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CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions
25Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Finance, On Campus

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions By Raul GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 One decision some students make is rather to stay with the Books IncludED program or to opt-out. Texas A&M International University offers the Books IncludED program with the intent to make it easier for students to prepare for classes each semester with their books in-hand on the first day. Students have different outlooks on the program. It may help reduce the stress of shopping for books, but at a potential cost of up to $594 for 18 credit hours, it may cost more than some students’ actual book costs for the semester. When students register, the system automatically enrolls them into TAMIU Books IncludED. Leonardo Martinez | BridgeSenior ...
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EDUCATION: TAMIU hires 32 new faculty
24Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus, Professor Profile

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires 32 new faculty

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires 32 new faculty By Veronica A. MataBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 Due to high enrollment numbers, Texas A&M International University hired 32 new faculty members for the Fall 2025 semester. Among those new recruits, Assistant Professor of transportation and international logistics Miguel Gaston Cedillo-Campos and Clinical Assistant Professor of communication science and disorders Daniella Garcia-Zertuche joined the TAMIU community. TAMIU Associate Provost Ariadne Gonzalez said the University goes through a hiring process every year to find faculty for programs in need. Arlene Morin | BridgeAssociate Provost Ariadne Gonzalez poses for a portrait on Oct. 23, 2025. “We look for the areas that are in greater need,” Gonzalez sa...
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CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students 
21Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Alumni, Education, Features, Finance, On Campus

CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students 

CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students  By Alejandro GarzaBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Two Texas A&M International University seniors were among the 10 recipients of TAMIU Alumni Association scholarships. These funds cut bills and stress this Fall, helping the students study more and work less. The association announced the scholarship awards on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at an Alumni Award Ceremony. One recipient was senior Leslie Sanchez, who said she received the notification early during the day after weeks of constantly checking the scholarship portal. “I had just woken up and finally saw, ‘Congratulations,’” Sánchez said. “I was so happy.” Courtesy Office of Alumni RelationsRecipients pose for a photo du...
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FEATURE: New terrorism studies book co-authored by TAMIU professor
19Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Features, Law and Justice, News

FEATURE: New terrorism studies book co-authored by TAMIU professor

FEATURE: New terrorism studies book co-authored by TAMIU professor By David Medina Jr.Bridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2025 A Texas A&M International University professor joined forces with a Sam Houston University professor to expose terrorism. TAMIU Associate Professor of criminal justice Huseyin Cinoglu and Sam Houston University Professor Mitchel Roth collaborated to co-author a new book on terrorism studies. The Oct. 1 publication seeks to shine a light on a subject often difficult to understand, given the amount of pre-existing information. Sean Jimenez | BridgeAssociate Professor of criminal justice Huseyin Cinoglu poses with his new book Typologies of Terrorist Organizations in his office on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Early on, the authors o...
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CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season
19Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 TAMIU held its annual Maroon Madness event where the women's and men's basketball teams kicked off their 2025-2026 season. The event began with various clubs outside the Kinesiology-Convocation Building, such as TAMIU K-Pop Organization and Repro Justice 956. Students participated in games, like bean-bag toss and air hockey, at various club booths. Smiles, laughter and overall good energy filled the air along with the waft of food. They offered food such as macaroni, burgers, Sloppy Joes, as well as desserts like brownies and cookies, plus drinks like lemonade and water. Arlene Morin | BridgeTAMIU men's and women's basketball teams make mummies during Maroon...
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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for Nov. 4 for budget review
29Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for Nov. 4 for budget review

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for Nov. 4 for budget review From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee slated a meeting for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Student Center Room 230 for a budget review and to discuss its funds. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the TAMIU administration on the type, amount and expenditures of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees. Interested persons may contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement via email at engage@tamiu.edu for additional information.
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INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student
23Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, International Studies, On Campus

INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student

INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student By Jack ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 The University’s Reading the Globe program underwent some changes this semester. Once part of University Seminar, UNIV 1201, the program is now managed under the Office of the Provost to allow more students to join, while maintaining its focus on global learning. Texas A&M International University Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan Cihtlalli Perez said the change will be used to open doors to more students than before. “Reading the Globe is a type of experiential learning experience,” Perez said. “Even if they are not interested in traveling abroad, they can still participate in any of the activities we’ll have for Reading the Globe,...
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EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean
23Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean By Jose Ruben MartinezBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 Elda G. Ramirez joined TAMIU this Fall as the new dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, indicating a new phase for the program. This appointment is described as a “full-circle moment” for the Laredo-born leader who began the position in August 2025 at Texas A&M International University. Sean Jimenez | BridgeDean of Nursing and Health Sciences Elda G. Ramirez poses in front of TAMIU's Acequia Fountain on Sept. 15, 2025. Ramirez's nursing journey began in her hometown, Laredo, where she volunteered at Mercy Hospital. “Once I had that experience in my life, I already knew what to do,” Ramirez said. By age 21, she completed ...
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EDUCATION: New dean, new ideas: dean brings renewed leadership to TAMIU COAS
22Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, On Campus

EDUCATION: New dean, new ideas: dean brings renewed leadership to TAMIU COAS

EDUCATION: New dean, new ideas: dean brings renewed leadership to TAMIU COAS By Sean JimenezAssistant EditorPublished Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 This Fall, TAMIU reaffirmed leadership to the College of Arts and Sciences by promoting Marcus Antonius Ynalvez from interim dean to full dean.  This new chapter is preceded by Ynalvez’s years of experience in social sciences, technology and sociology, which bring new perspectives and global goals to the future of COAS.   “Our aspiration is that this university should be an international player, a global player,” Ynalvez said. Sean Jimenez | Bridge FileTAMIU Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Marcus Ynalvez speaks to a student in his office in this file photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025. He emphasized taking advanta...
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