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28Jan

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Education, Entertainment, Features, On Campus

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 ...

27Jan

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Civil Affairs, News, Web Exclusive

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 TAMIU students interested in applying for a team leadership position for The Big Event 2026 have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, to apply. Graduating students can earn team leader pin, if eligible, according to an official event poster. Scheduled for Saturday, March 28, this year, the annual event brings students, faculty, and staff together to give back, helping the beautification of Laredo. The deadline to apply for volunteer registration is 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 13, or until the limit is reached. The event is organized by the TAMIU Office of Student Affairs. Interested persons may contact the office at studentaffairs@tamiu.edu or (956) 326-2...

CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students

26Nov

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Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students

CAMPUS: Halloween Fest offers spooky time for students By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 Campus life reached one of its annual highs as people arrived and the whole area came alive with music, colorful lights and the smell of food. TAMIU’s annual Halloween Fest kicked off from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30 on the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center lawn. The event was free and open to the public. Students, faculty, staff and even local families with little kids in costumes came to enjoy the night. Most everyone came dressed up in creative and spooky outfits, which made the event more festive and full of Halloween spirit. Cynthia Torres | BridgeFrom left: Daiana Trevino Lun, Azucena Lira and Judith Michel Martinez of Club de Español XXI ...

25Nov

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Business, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event

CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event By Chris AguilarBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 Setting up their booths to showcase unique products, local entrepreneurs and vendors sold items to students during the El Mercadito event. Hosted by the Texas A&M International University Campus Activities Board, the event featured a wide variety of goods, ranging from jewelry, custom-made clothing, scented candles, collectible toys and more. Held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, the vendors peddled their wares inside the Student Center rotunda. The market drew in curious students who discovered the event while passing through the building on their way for lunch or a study break. Many, like TAMIU student Hailey Gonzalez, were pleasantly surprised to find a pop-up filled with local...

24Nov

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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...

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

21Nov

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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...

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

19Nov

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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...

CAMPUS: Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

19Nov

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Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, Men's Basketball, On Campus, Sports, Women's Basketball

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...

EDUCATION: TAMIU hires new College of Nursing dean

23Oct

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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 ...

FEATURES: TAMIU community welcomes President Christopher Maynard

21Oct

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Features, Humans of TAMIU, News, On Campus

FEATURES: TAMIU community welcomes President Christopher Maynard

FEATURES: TAMIU community welcomes President Christopher Maynard By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 As TAMIU’s Fall 2025 semester neared midterms, it also welcomed the new President Christopher Maynard on Oct. 2, 2025. When speaking to faculty, staff or others, Maynard is not shy about sharing his journey, experiences and priorities as the new Texas A&M International University president. Maynard’s journey to the presidency began without that initial idea in mind. Jesus Chaires | BridgeNew TAMIU President Christopher Maynard poses for a photo at the Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 18, 2025, during an early campus visit. He assumed his presidential duties on Oct. 2. “When I started looking … I was actually not looking to apply for a presidency ...

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