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18Sep

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CAMPUS: TAMIU’s Alumni Association awards 12 student scholarships

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s Alumni Association awards 12 student scholarships By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-ChiefPublished Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 Before the Fall 2026 semester began its run on Aug. 18, the Alumni Association held its board induction and recognized this year’s Alumni Scholarship recipients. Along with a change in the Texas A&M International University association’s officers came a change for the lives of these recipients as they each received $1,000. This year’s scholarship recipients included Francisco Aceves-Sapunar, Muhammed Bilal Ali, Eduardo Arroyo, Adrian Beltran, Arturo Bonnet-Escobedo, Olivia Bugros, Jesus Calderon, Axel Camacho Berriel, Valeria Castillo Villela, Saurab Neupane, Sanjeep Niraula and Juan Pérez De Vargas Martin. Kaily Olivo | BridgeTAMIU Alumni...

EDUCATION: Environmental Studies Initiative creates ‘TAMIU Green Talk’ podcast

3Sep

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EDUCATION: Environmental Studies Initiative creates ‘TAMIU Green Talk’ podcast

EDUCATION: Environmental Studies Initiative creates ‘TAMIU Green Talk’ podcast By Veronica MataBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 The Environmental Studies Initiative produced its first podcast alongside TAMIU communication interns Enrique Fiscal and Sean Jimenez and communication Professor Marcela Moran. Available on TAMIU’s YouTube channel, “Green Talk” tackles issues pertaining to the environment. It took a collaborative effort from a research team of scholars to find a way to promote the Environmental Studies Initiative and agreed that “TAMIU Green Talk” would be a good way to do that. Dilean Mendez | BridgeEnrique Fiscal works on editing the "TAMIU Green Talk" Podcast in the KLRN Studio on April 10, 2026. “Me being a media maker, I thought, ‘Oh, well m...

FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU

2Sep

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Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU

FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU By Margot AmayaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 TAMIU alumna Celeste Franco has held the head of mentoring title since 2021. She began as a part-time campus mentor, when she quickly became known for her reliability and ability to connect with students navigating academic and personal challenges. Her commitment to the program led to new opportunities and in 2023, a year after graduating as a business major, she earned her position as head of the mentorship program, a role she says she puts her whole effort into. Submitted Photo Courtesy Celeste FrancoCeleste Franco “I’ve always been aiming toward something in management,” Franco said. “It wasn’t until I got this job that I realized how much of a difference it makes ...

ARTS: TAMIU Symphonic Band ends semester with Overture to the Finale

1May

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Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: TAMIU Symphonic Band ends semester with Overture to the Finale

ARTS: TAMIU Symphonic Band ends semester with Overture to the Finale By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Friday, May 1, 2026 Blending energy, emotion and technical skill, the Texas A&M International University Symphonic Band closed the semester with its spring concert Overture to the Finale on April 17 at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. Under the direction of Associate Professor of music James Moyer, the concert featured a variety of pieces that showcased both the full ensemble and individual performers. The evening opened with Franz von Suppé’s “Poet and Peasant Overture,” which set a dramatic yet playful tone. The band then transitioned into Percy Grainger’s “Country Gardens,” led by student conductor José Hernández, bringing a lighter and ...

NEWS: VP candidates meet TAMIU students, faculty

1May

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NEWS: VP candidates meet TAMIU students, faculty

NEWS: VP candidates meet TAMIU students, faculty By Veronica A. MataBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, May 1, 2026 To determine the next vice president for institutional advancement, TAMIU hosted three open forums, giving each candidate an opportunity to introduce themselves to the public. The open forums took place from April 14 to April 16 in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Room 101. The vice presidential candidates included Javier “Jay” Zambrano, Cristian A. Murdock and Amy Armstrong. On April 16, people gathered from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to meet Armstrong. During the session, she was interviewed by Vice President for Student Engagement Rosalinda Garcia. Courtesy TAMIU Public RelationsAmy Armstrong, vice president candidate Courtesy TAMIU Public Relati...

NEWS: Student shaping space: Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium reopens to enhance campus experiences

7Apr

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NEWS: Student shaping space: Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium reopens to enhance campus experiences

NEWS: Student shaping space: Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium reopens to enhance campus experiences By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, April 7, 2026 A new chapter at the University began with the reopening of the Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium, bringing updated and new learning opportunities for students and the community. The now-modernized Planetarium offers new ways to experience education beyond the traditional classroom setting. The renovation centers around the Sonia and Memo Benavides Immersive Theater, which now features upgraded projection systems, improved lighting and seating for nearly 90 people. The project was made possible through the support of the Benavideses, whose contribution helped modernize one of Texas A&M International Universit...

EDUCATION: Nursing students offer variety of health presentations

7Apr

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Education, Health, On Campus

EDUCATION: Nursing students offer variety of health presentations

EDUCATION: Nursing students offer variety of health presentations By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Before spring break, first-semester nursing students gave mental health presentations and second-semester nursing students presented their health fair presentations at Texas A&M International University. This two-day event ranged in topics from burnout, stress and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to energy drinks and caffeine awareness, travel health and sun safety. Clinical Assistant Professor of nursing Adan Sanchez said awareness of these educational concepts was not only limited to spring break, but is information students and the community can carry along. Kaily Olivo | BridgeParticipants at the sleep hygiene booth Claudia Rodriguez, c...

CAMPUS: Students meet mentors, matriarch at networking event

1Apr

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Business, On Campus

CAMPUS: Students meet mentors, matriarch at networking event

CAMPUS: Students meet mentors, matriarch at networking event By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Entrepreneurs, first responders and various local Laredo business owners joined Texas A&M International University to help students establish networking connections. This networking event was open to all majors as they visited with representatives from businesses, such as Slimerella Slime Shop, Laredo Police Department, Texas Community Bank and Tacolare. As students signed in and entered, they began with a 30-minute grace period to connect with mentors before the event began.Once the event began, students were in line to speak with mentors for 10 minutes. Students connected and asked questions from their mentors pertaining to their field and exper...

CAMPUS: TAMIU renames Student Counseling Services to Kate Marmion Counseling Center

1Apr

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Health, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU renames Student Counseling Services to Kate Marmion Counseling Center

CAMPUS: TAMIU renames Student Counseling Services to Kate Marmion Counseling Center By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Texas A&M International University’s Student Counseling Services, located in the Student Center, underwent a name change to the Kate Marmion Counseling Center. This renaming was possible through a $2 million donation by the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation. Vice President for Student Engagement Rosalinda Garcia began the ceremony by recognizing the foundation’s gift to TAMIU. Kaily Olivo | BridgeRosabel Ramos, left, Rosalinda Garcia, center, and TAMIU President Christopher Maynard unveil the renamed Kate Marmion Counseling Center in the Student Center on March 5, 2026. “... TAMIU was blessed last year when a wonderful set o...

31Mar

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Finance, News, News Brief, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for April 10 to discuss funds

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for April 10 to discuss funds From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, March 31, 2026 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee slated a meeting for 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center Room 105 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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