Dear University community,
Welcome back as we ready to begin a new semester in this New Year. I trust all had a chance to both recharge and relax over the holiday season.
- What will the Spring Semester bring? Take a look at our Spring 2022 Preview which highlights new courses, events, experiences, opportunities and resources for students.
- Students, applications are now being accepted for TAMIU CARES/ARP Grant assistance, offering over $7.5 million in student assistance for eligible students this semester. Make your move here.
- More good news: TAMIU Books IncludED will continue this semester, providing your course materials to you FREE OF CHARGE. Last semester, 8,457 students participated, saving over $3.7 million. Get the details.
- We are continuing our on-campus testing and vaccination as part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety. All updated hours are here. For information about our ongoing response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, please continue to visit our dedicated COVID-19 Response Center.
- If you’d like to take a look back at last year and the resilience that shaped our shared experience, please visit our online Annual Report. I think you’ll be impressed with this detailed accounting of a challenging and remarkable year.
I wish all members of the University community: students, faculty and staff the very best in this New Year. Let’s renew our shared commitment to our campus’ health, safety and wellness and have a great semester.
As always, the New Year brings boundless opportunities to begin anew, to discover more and to Go Beyond. It’s a journey we will share.
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
Our Spring 2022 Preview
The Spring Semester at TAMIU will bring new courses, events, experiences, and opportunities for students and members of the community. View our Spring 2022 Preview for more information on our campus resource changes and updates.
View our full Spring Preview at https://www.tamiu.edu/newsinfo/spring-preview.shtml.
Campus Grounds and Facilities Changes Coming
As part of its continued commitment to providing a beautiful space for learning and living the campus life, TAMIU is expanding outdoor seating and study areas. In particular, there will be new seating options for the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library arcade and the North-South paseo through the campus.
TAMIU CARES Back for Spring
This Spring 2022, eligible students will be able to benefit from over $7.5 million in student support funding through TAMIU CARES. Applications opened Monday, Jan. 10. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students can access an online application and additional program information by visiting www.tamiu.edu/cares.
Books IncludED Reduces Student Costs Again
Enrolled, degree-seeking TAMIU students this Spring, will enjoy access to all required materials in Blackboard on Day One at no cost through TAMIU's Books IncludED initiative. Learn more at go.tamiu.edu/booksincluded.
Office of Information Technology Offers New User-Friendly Help Desk
Come Spring semester, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will introduce a new Help Desk in Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall. The new OIT Help Desk will feature a spacious waiting area for students, faculty, and staff and addresses the expanded need for services and support.
TAMIU Killam Library Readies for New Year
This Spring 2022, in line with the focus of open educational resources at TAMIU, the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library will launch an OER publishing platform called Pressbooks. The Killam Library’s is also planning to implement an AI chatbot within the landing page of the Killam Library’s website and a new library system named, Alma and Primo that features a newly redesigned interface to improve user experience.
College & School News
The College of Arts and Sciences boasts various initiatives including the continuation of its AIRES program, which assists upper-level STEM students; the arrival of Dr. Anas Blasi, visiting research scholar for the School of Engineering; upcoming performances by two ballet companies; the return of the 6th International Mariachi Festival with Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán; and a long-term project focused on an interactive, 3D mosaic mural in downtown Laredo.
The College of Education joins the Advancement Via Individual Determination Higher Education Program, which helps train 85,000 educators annually to better prepare all students for college, careers, and life.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences expands Health Sciences offerings in Communication Disorders, Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy program, and the BS in Public Health.
University College continues the rollout of its new First-Year Curriculum with an exciting new Signature Course format. Also, the Reading the Globe initiative returns with a tentatively planned trip to Singapore this Maymester 2022.
Graduate School saw enrollment growth of 8.7% this Fall and Dean Dr. Jennifer Coronado says there’s a reason: new and enhanced programs that respond to market needs and student preferences. Online program information is available at https://www.tamiu.edu/gradschool/.
TAMIU ATHLETICS UPDATES
TAMIU is a member of the Lone Star Conference and competes in 11 sports: volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, softball, baseball, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's golf.
- Men's and Women's Basketball vs TAMUK Rescheduled To 1/15: Read More
- Men's and Women's Basketball Against Western New Mexico Postponed: Read More
Upcoming Events
- Martin Luther King Day. University closed: Monday, Jan. 17 | Learn More
- First Day of the Spring 2022 Semester: Tuesday, Jan. 18 | Learn More
- Final Day of Late Registration: Monday, Jan. 24 | Learn More
TAMIU News Hub
At Texas A&M International University our faculty, students, and staff know how to Go Beyond. Every day, they lead change, solve problems and advance thinking. Through instruction, faculty and student research and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of life for citizens of Laredo, the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. We proudly share their stories through our weekly news distributions, online News Hub, digital and traditional publications, and our Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin. Share Our Beyond.
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