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22Feb

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EDUCATION: ACE mentors hold Open House

EDUCATION: ACE mentors hold Open House By Chris AguilarAssistant EditorPublished Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 In an effort to gain more awareness of its program’s offerings, the Academic Center for Excellence held an Open House in February. Texas A&M International University’s ACE opened its doors from Feb. 3 to 5 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library’s first floor. The program centers on helping freshmen navigate their first year. It offers a variety of services such as mentoring, tutoring, supplemental instruction and study skills workshops. Cynthia Torres | BridgeACE mentor front desk worker Alyssa Guajardo shows a TAMIU student how to sign up for a mentor meeting in the Academic Center for Excellence office in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library on Feb. 19, 2026. Built o...

EDUCATION: Professors say organization, dedication necessary for nursing hopefuls

17Feb

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EDUCATION: Professors say organization, dedication necessary for nursing hopefuls

EDUCATION: Professors say organization, dedication necessary for nursing hopefuls By Ivana RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Between simulation labs, clinical rotations and long study hours, Texas A&M International University nursing students experience a workload comparable to a full-time job. Two TAMIU nursing professors emphasized that dedication, organization and resilience are essential for students navigating one of the most demanding academic paths on campus. Sean Jimenez | BridgeClinical Assistant Professor Angelica M. Michelangeli teaches a class of nursing students in the Academic Innovation Center on Feb. 11, 2026. “We tell students, if you can afford not to work, don’t,” Clinical Assistant Professor Jessie Mena said. “I...

CAMPUS: TAMIU welcomes Graduate School program in engineering

3Feb

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CAMPUS: TAMIU welcomes Graduate School program in engineering

CAMPUS: TAMIU welcomes Graduate School program in engineering By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 As the Fall 2025 semester came to an end, TAMIU introduced its first Graduate School engineering program with the launch of the Master of Science in systems engineering event. The new program begins in Fall 2026. This event began with opening remarks from Director of the School of Engineering Mahmoud Khasawneh followed by welcoming remarks from Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Marcus Ynalvez, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Claudia San Miguel and President Christopher Maynard. Jesus Chaires | BridgeTAMIU student members of the first graduate engineering program, from left, Valeria Escamilla, Jose Leonidez, Bryan Garcia and Jennifer Ga...

28Jan

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NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4

NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4 From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 T he Texas A&M International University College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Association scheduled its first general meeting of the semester for Feb. 4. GSA plans to offer light refreshments, according to an event poster. The meeting is slated for 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Academic Innovation Center, Room 221.

28Jan

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NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated

NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 T he Texas A&M International University Academic Center for Excellence mentors offer several events this week and next for UNIV 1201/1302 students. The first is Mentor Week, Jan. 27 to 29; the second is an Open House from Feb. 3 to 5. This week's Mentor Week features raffle giveaways, trivia, bingo, activities, hot chocolate and limited stickers, according to a campus poster about the event. It runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 to 29 at the Student Center Rotunda. According to another poster, the Open House is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3 to 5 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. Here, students can meet the mentors, tour, get some TAMIU ...

CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners

25Nov

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CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners

CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners By Fendie SantosBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 South Texas small-business owners seized opportunities to reshape their finances as Texas A&M International University’s Small Business Development Center rolled out its latest QuickBooks Online course. The center offered its most recent online session for the series on Thursday, Nov. 13. The Small Business Development Center hosted evening classes from 6 to 8 p.m. in November. The schedule included Managing Cash Flow and the webinar Leadership Through Innovation on Tuesday, Nov. 4; Being Global on Wednesday, Nov. 5; Human Resources Policies and Issues on Thursday, Nov. 6; Show Me the Money: Financing Options for Small Business on Tuesday, ...

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions

25Nov

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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 ...

24Nov

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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...

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

21Nov

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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...

INTERNATIONAL: Reading the Globe opens up for any TAMIU student

23Oct

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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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