Dear University community,
- Stay vigilant! See our COVID-19 testing here and our ongoing campus Response.
- Today, we announced our second Ph.D. program at TAMIU in Criminal Justice. This is a remarkable achievement. Coursework begins this Fall.
- If you see some younger faces on campus Thursday evening, they’re part of our innovative Future Dustdevil Car Parade for graduating high school seniors. Let’s show them all a true Dustdevil welcome.
- This week, we’re saluting Nurses as part of National Nurses Week. Find out what makes our nurses special from our Dean, Dr. Marivic Torregosa.
- We’ve got a Women’s and Gender Studies minor this Fall. Dr. Adam Kozaczka shares details.
- Our Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society has a new scholarship. Find out more and apply.
- Considering a graduate degree in the education field? How about our new Curriculum and Instruction degree that includes an Ed Tech Specialization?
- A new TAMIU Grant Program can provide help for students returning this Summer or Fall. Check it out.
- TAMIU employees: the nomination form is now available for the 2021 Outstanding Employee Service Awards. Please submit by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021. And don’t forget…TAMIU Enrichment Day is coming. Find out how you can support our annual professional and personal growth day here.
Make the week ahead great Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
TAMIU Adds New Doctoral Degree in Criminal Justice
There’s a new doctorate in the house. In action last week, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved TAMIU’s new doctoral degree program in Criminal Justice.
Pictured, from left to right: Dr. Sean Maddan, associate professor of Criminal Justice and chair of the Department of Social Science; Dr. Claudia San Miguel, College of Arts and Sciences dean; Dr. Tom Mitchell, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president.
“TAMIU continues its ascendancy by creating richly relevant degree programs that address critical local, regional, national and international needs. The addition of this doctoral degree also elevates the University’s academic status, accelerating our classification as a doctoral-granting institution.”
- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president
TAMIU Students Guide University's Plans for In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
TAMIU 2020 graduates and 2021 candidates for graduation have spoken. Their online survey responses have guided TAMIU’s scheduling of long-awaited in-person Commencement Ceremonies at the Sames Auto Arena May 14 - 15, 2021. Ceremonies will be scheduled Friday, May 14 at 4 and 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
TAMIU 'Congrats Grads' Social Media Campaign Underway
Before our upcoming, in-person Commencement Ceremonies, family members, friends and loved ones are encouraged to share a note of congratulations to their graduating student. Send a congratulatory message along with a photo of the graduate or fun selfie for a chance to be featured on the University’s social media accounts.
Be sure to use our Commencement-themed hashtag, #TAMIUGrad
TAMIU Hosts Future Dustdevil Car Parade for Graduating HS Seniors May 6
Graduating high school seniors are invited to attend the Future Dustdevil Car Parade, happening Thursday, May 6 from 6 – 8 p.m. Along the Car Parade route, participating staff from different University departments will hand out prizes including T-shirts, spirit swag and food.
TAMIU Salutes Nurses Week May 6 - 12
As the world continues to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the frontline efforts of Nurses have deservedly earned gratitude and headlines. The week of May 6 – 12 offers an opportunity to extend that gratitude further through National Nurses Week.
“This has been a year of stunning challenge and loss. At no time in my professional career have I seen such a profound call to healthcare…and at no time have I been prouder to be a nurse developing the future of nursing at TAMIU. I’m especially appreciative of the role our faculty and students have taken in community outreach, including vaccination drives in Laredo and Webb County, contact-tracing and services to at-risk populations.”
- Dr. Marivic Torregosa, College of Nursing and Health Sciences dean
TAMIU Holds Upcoming Late Night Curbside Breakfast
Feed your Final Exam study with good, nutritious meal offered safely and securely at our Late Night Curbside Breakfast, happening Tuesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Student Center Parking Lot.
TAMIU Final Exam Begin Wednesday, May 5 - Tuesday May 11
Upcoming Events
- Late Night Curbside Breakfast | Tuesday, May 4 at 8 p.m.: Learn More
- Final Exams | Wednesday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 11: Learn More
- Commencement Ceremonies | Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15: Learn More