Dear University community,
We've experienced some cooler days as of late and I hope you're looking forward to more pleasant, Fall weather ahead!
- I'm excited to announce that TAMIU once again ranked high on Social Mobility in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report's Best College Rankings Regional Universities category -- TAMIU ranked No. 15.
- Hispanic Heritage Month continues! Here are some activities and events you should consider.
- Have you joined our Be A Champ, Get the Shot campaign? Last week, we awarded ONE of our grand prizes, FREE Fall 2021 tuition. Remember, previous winners of prizes (other than Grand Prize recipients) remain eligible for the tuition prize. Here’s a few of our previous winners.
- Are you forgetting your recommended use of a face-covering on campus? Our Student Government Association and Faculty Senate created this video to help you remember. For more on our COVID-19 Response, visit our COVID-19 Response Center.
- Yes, COVID-19 Vaccinations are available on campus. Our National Guard partners are making vaccinations available every Wednesday throughout September from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Student Center Rotunda. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available for anyone 12 years old or older. Third doses are also available for those eligible. More info here.
- Mark your calendar for our Fall University Convocation on Tuesday, October 5 at 1 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts’ Recital Hall. More details to come.
- TAMIU’s random COVID-19 testing is now underway. If you’re selected, you’ll need to test within 72 hours. This testing is for ALL members of the University community: students, faculty, and staff. That’s you, me, and everyone.
- If selected, an email comes to your official TAMIU email account. Testing is at no cost to you and conveniently takes place here on campus. We are committed to protecting what matters: you and yours. Please join us in sharing that commitment.
Have a great week… and Go Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
TAMIU Ranks High on Social Mobility, Top Public Schools in 2022 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
In the 2022 U.S. News and World Report's Best College Rankings Regional Universities West category, TAMIU ranked No. 15. TAMIU was the only Texas university in the Regional Universities West category and in The Texas A&M University System to be included in the Top 15 ranking among 122 schools.
"As we continue classes on campus this Fall and students consider TAMIU for the Spring semester, news of these latest rankings help to once again underscore TAMIU's role as a transformative agent in students' lives. Empowered and supported by TAMIU, generations of graduates have seen their incomes and earning potential increase dramatically and measurably. TAMIU graduates are truly catalysts to lasting impacts all over the world.”
- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Continue at TAMIU
TAMIU continues its month-long observance of Hispanic Heritage Month with a broad range of engaging lectures, presentations and activities. Anchoring the calendar of activities during Hispanic Heritage Month is the launch of TAMIU's first-ever "Diverse Cultures, Diverse Humanities" Lecture Series, funded by a Humanities Texas grant. Presented virtually, the lectures are designed to bridge diversity and inclusion topics with the Humanities.
"Art and Transformation: The Stories that Shape Us"
As part of the second Series installment, acclaimed South Texas writer ire'na lara silva will speak about "Art and Transformation: The Stories that Shape Us." silva is the author of four poetry collections, "furia," "Blood Sugar Canto," "CUICACALLI/House of Song," "FirstPoems," two chapbooks, "Enduring Azucares" and "Hibiscus Tacos," and a short story collection, "flesh to bone," which won the Premio Aztlán.
Sign-up for the Upcoming Lecture at https://go.tamiu.edu/diversity-series.
Upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month Events:
- "Diverse Cultures, Diverse Humanities" Virtual Lecture Series - ire'ne lara silva - Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.: Learn More
- Breast Cancer and Latinas Panel - Saturday, Oct. 9 at noon: Learn More
- SOLE Talks: Latino Representation in Marvel Comics and Film - Tuesday, Oct. 12 at noon: Learn More
- "Diverse Cultures, Diverse Humanities" Virtual Lecture Series - Dr. Irma Cantu and Dr. Abigail Meert - Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m.: Learn More
- International Leadership Series - LGBTQ+ Human Rights in Latin America - Friday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m.: Learn More
Nursing School Almanac: TAMIU Nursing Program is Ranked Among Texas' Best Nursing Programs
TAMIU was listed as No. 20 among 48 ranked programs. TAMIU’s high performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses figured prominently in the ranking. TAMIU outranked some impressive competitors, including the University of Texas at El Paso (25), UT-Health Science Center-San Antonio (27), and UT-Rio Grande Valley (35). TAMIU was also the highest-ranked campus among The Texas A&M University System’s southern regional campuses.
“We’re honored by this selection, especially as it draws upon several years of nursing data from 2011 to 2020 to calculate the NCLEX pass rate among first-time test takers…long considered a true barometer of program success. Our faculty’s commitment and student dedication to the program are the critical factors that combine to make these sorts of accolades possible.”
- Dr. Marivic Torregosa, College of Nursing and Health Sciences dean
Join our 'Be a Champ, Get the Shot' Initiative
Dustdevils, it’s time to check your student email to see if you’re the Grand Prize winner of our "Be A Champ, Get the Shot" campaign! 🙌
Didn't win this time? That's okay! There are still additional opportunities for you to be one of our Grand Prize winners of tuition and fees for the Fall 2021 semester! Remember, we're also giving away Gift Cards and Dusty Dollars.
Here's a look at some of our previous "Be A Champ, Get The Shot" Campaign Winners!
Fall 2021 Graduation Application Deadline: Friday, Oct. 1
Acclaimed Journalist, Author Looks at Immigrant Experience for IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series Oct. 13
Immigration and the hardships faced by resettling in America is the upcoming topic of discussion during the next TAMIU IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2021-2022 Keynote Speaker Series offering Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Admission to the lecture is free and open to the public. In addition to the in-person lecture, a live broadcast will be available via WebEx Events.
Upcoming Events
- Faculty Workshop: Introduction to OER - Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Learn More
- Ref-N-Write: Tool Tutorial - Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 12 - 1 p.m. & 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Learn More
- TAMIU SBDC Presents: Where's the Money Now? Financing Your Small Business in 2021 - Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.: Learn More
- FPA Faculty Opening Concert: Friday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.: Learn More
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