Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-For 50 years, students attending Laredo’s hometown university have had powerful allies providing financial support and encouragement: University faculty and staff. Over the years, their giving spirit has generated $1.2 million in student scholarship support and more. Through three identities as Texas A&I University at Laredo, Laredo State University and now

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-On Friday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $1,649,197 in federal funds to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to help develop and expand Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities for Hispanic and Low-Income students in the region. Funding was awarded through the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) grant

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-The COVID-19 pandemic impacted colleges and universities worldwide,  but Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has earned a top tier ranking for its response during these challenging times. The 2020 Educate to Career (ETC) College ranking placed TAMIU in Tier I for colleges and universities that have responded to the pandemic in

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has already disbursed $1,124,500 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students  through the TAMIU CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) to date. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the TAMIU CARES program is performing as expected, and providing critical assistance to students. “Thousands of

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has its sights set on seeing students face-to-face this Fall on campus. Along with the 11 other campuses of The Texas A&M University System, TAMIU plans to resume on-campus classes this coming Fall 2020. TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz said the University is proceeding cautiously with

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will award some $4.75 million to assist students as part of its TAMIU CARES Act initial allocation which was announced last week. TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said student grants of up to $1,500 from this initial federal allocation will be flexibly structured to be responsive

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-In a video message to Class of 2020 candidates , Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) president Dr. Pablo Arenaz announced the University’s plans to honor Spring and Summer candidates for graduation in Commencement Exercises tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 at the Sames Auto Arena. Acknowledging the University’s challenging Spring

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-As part of Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) continued response to COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) and current face-to-face class suspension through March 30, several schedule modifications have been made to student services on campus. Currently, TAMIU has suspended face-to-face classes for an additional week after Spring Break (March 16-20) so that faculty and

Courtesy Mika S. Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-In light of  concerns about the global outbreak of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”), The Texas A&M University System this week issued new restrictions on foreign travel impacting the students, faculty and staff of its network of 11 universities and eight state agencies, including Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). “We have no greater

Courtesy Steve Harmon, (Laredo, Texas)-A new lecture series at Texas A&M International University  (TAMIU) aims to encourage a discussion of contemporary issues across the social sciences and bows Friday, Feb.  7. Social Sciences Speakers Series organizer Dr. Sean A. Maddan, TAMIU associate professor and chair of the College of Arts and Sciences’ department of Social Sciences,