Dear University community,

• It’s always nice to have our alumni back on campus. Last week, TAMIU alum and Congressman Henry Cuellar (MBA ’82) stopped by with some great news…TAMIU and its students will benefit from nearly $31 million in federal funding awards and grants. Find out more.
• The most immediate effect is over $7 million in student emergency grant assistance through TAMIU Cares, which opens this week. Students, you have until Sept. 8 to apply.
• After months of COVID-19 Pandemic-distanced and technology-brokered learning, incoming students may need additional help as they transition to a full campus experience this Fall. Through federal funding, we’ve dedicated some $383,146 to add visiting faculty, and expand mentors and tutors, supplemental instructors, and learning support specialists. In total, 84 positions focused on helping students are being added this Fall.
• As today’s employers place greater emphasis on the need for social justice awareness by prospective employees, TAMIU is helping to address this workplace demand through its Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) minor. Explore the options.
• Know any students still unsure about where they will land this Fall? Invite them to visit us at Future Dustdevils. If they are a transfer student, we’ve got some distinct additional opportunities.
• Don’t forget: COVID-19 Vaccinations are still available on campus every Wednesday and Thursday through our National Guard partnership. They’re free of charge and open to all. Additional vaccination dates and more on free on-campus COVID-19 Testing are located here. If you’d like to be eligible for some great prizes, including free tuition, consider joining our Be A Champ, Get the Shot campaign.
• Employees, it’s your turn to join the Be A Champ campaign and be eligible for nifty prizes as well. Here’s the details.
• Yes, registration for Fall is on. The countdown begins…for a full and vibrant, on-campus experience.

We can’t wait to welcome everybody back. Have a great week and Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

Cong. Cuellar Provides Nearly $31M in Good News for TAMIU, Students

Congressman Henry Cuellar (MBA, ’82) visited the campus Friday to announce nearly $31 million in new funding for this 2021 academic year. It includes $29,210,965 in American Rescue Plan funds; $1,399,543 for TAMIU’s Advanced Nurse Education-Sexual Nurse Assault Examiner program and $249,297 for open educational resources through the University’s Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library.

“TAMIU is an exceptional university that deserves the utmost support from the federal government. This funding is proof that all students and researchers have the opportunity to receive a world-class education with the appropriate resources.”

- Congressman Henry Cuellar

TAMIU CARES Applications for this Fall Open Week of Aug. 9

Students enrolled for Fall 2021 classes at Texas A&M International University who meet the necessary selection criteria will benefit from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund appropriations, formerly known as the CARES grant. Applications for students enrolled during the Fall 2021 semester open the week of Aug. 9. The application window will close Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.

Join our “Be a Champ, Get the Shot” Campaign for your chance to win big!

Students and Employees who submit their proof of vaccination have a chance at winning a range of great prizes.

On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue Wednesdays, Thursdays

The National Guard will assist TAMIU in the delivery of vaccines every Wednesday and Thursday in a walk-up opportunity from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center. Participants must be 12 years or older.

This Fall, TAMIU Offers Women's and Gender Studies Minor Program, Prepares Students for Inclusive Workplaces

Students interested in exploring the ongoing conversation about women and minorities in the workplace, which may have relevance for their future careers, are encouraged to sign up for TAMIU’s WGST minor and its exploratory course, WGST 2301.

Upcoming Events

• Dusty Camp IV | Thursday - Friday, Aug. 19 - 20: Learn More
• Fall 2021 Tuition and Fees Due | Friday, Aug. 20: Learn More
• First Class Day | Monday, Aug. 23: Learn More

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