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Dear University community,

• Our final Dusty Camp is Aug. 18-19. That’s a clear signal that the start of the Fall Semester, Monday, Aug. 22, is upon us. Are you ready?
• If you’re still pending on some processes, we’ve set aside Saturday, Aug. 20 for “Unfinished Business: A TAMIU Open House and Welcome Day.” It’s free of charge, open to parents and their students, and can help get your Fall in order. Here’s more.
• A new online ranking has identified TAMIU as the fourth cheapest in-State tuition in Texas and the fifth-cheapest for Out-of-State tuition. We’re thrilled that our commitment to keeping TAMIU Accessible, Affordable and Exceptional is being recognized.
• With final action pending by vote of Congress, TAMIU will be home to a research Center for Countering Human Trafficking, announced here last week by Congressman Henry Cuellar. This challenge requires data-driven research and investigation…something TAMIU is uniquely positioned to do…and do well with a multi-disciplinary approach directed by College of Arts and Sciences’ dean Dr. Claudia San Miguel.
• I hope you have taken the time to familiarize yourself with Books IncludED for this Fall. Briefly, costs for required books and course materials are now folded into your semester’s tuition and fees. Find out more on our dedicated website, which includes answers to commonly asked questions in a special FAQ section.
• Know someone who hasn’t been able to finish their degree because of financial constraints? Our Comeback Programs are helping resuming students to do just that for undergraduate or graduate degrees. There’s nothing like a good comeback story. Go here for more.
• The TAMIU MBA program has been ranked first among Texas’s Top Five Best Online MBA Programs by OnlineMBA, and we congratulate Dean Steve Sears and his faculty.
• Use our new TAMIU Fund$Finder, a search tool that helps students find scholarships on and off-campus is available. Details are available at go.tamiu.edu/fundSfinder
• This week, August 8 - 12, you may hear an occasional building evacuation alarm as inspection and testing of building fire suppression systems is underway. No need for worries, but please treat as a real event and evacuate as recommended.
• The threat of COVID-19 continues here, across our State, nation, and world. The use of recommended face coverings/masks, and rigorous hand-washing can help reduce your exposure risk. Find out more about on-campus testing.

Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

TAMIU Registration for Fall 2022 Continues

Late registration for Fall continues through Friday, Aug. 26. The Texas A&M University System Board or Regents has announced that all A&M System campus, including TAMIU, will not increase tuition for this Fall, providing parents and students with relief from current inflation impacts.

• TAMIU offers nearly 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. View TAMIU's Academic Catalog for a full list of degree programs at catalog.tamiu.edu
• Prospective TAMIU students can visit the Future Dustdevil Hub, go.tamiu.edu/dustdevilhub, a digital resource center for future TAMIU students and parents to learn about incoming student admissions, registration procedures and access How-To videos.
• The Registration Hub, https://www.tamiu.edu/reghub, offers insight into Registration with content, guides and resources specific to undergraduate and graduate students. It is designed in concert with both undergraduate and graduate advisors to provide students information on the registration process. It addresses issues like advising and holds, and includes a dynamic FAQ with answers and contacts.
• TAMIU students can access a universe of scholarships available to them in the palm of their hand. With a smartphone, students can now access thousands of relevant scholarships through "TAMIUFund$Finder," a search tool that helps students find scholarships on and off-campus. To begin, students need only visit go.tamiu.edu/fundSfinder
• Pay for classes online or create an installment plan at tamiu.edu/pay | Learn more about tuition payments at tamiu.edu/comptroller/bursar.shtml
• For more information about financial assistance, email the University's Office of Financial Aid at financialaid@tamiu.edu to learn about options such as scholarships, grants, loans and student employment.

Final TAMIU Dusty Camp Set for August 18 - 19

Before beginning the Fall 2022 semester at TAMIU, incoming freshman and transfer students will take part in a time-honored campus tradition. Affectionately known as Dusty Camp, the two-day student orientation experience focuses on helping incoming students learn more about University services, academic expectations, and receive a first-hand experience of student life on campus.

Dusty Camps are expected to take place throughout the summer months, with the final session scheduled for:

• Dusty Camp VI: Thursday, Aug. 18 and Friday, Aug. 19

TAMIU Offers Special Outreach Event Aug. 20 to Help Students Ready for Fall 

An upcoming summer outreach event created by TAMIU to help potential and returning students enter University this Fall, will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center. This free event helps students and their families finalize their plans for Fall with a one-stop shop experience.

TAMIU #Comeback Programs Assist Returning and Graduate Students

At TAMIU, we're committed to helping all students determine the best options available for them to complete their degree. Through individualized assistance with the process of admissions, advising, registration, federal student aid, and financial assistance including grants and scholarships, we can help you come back and finish what you started!

TAMIU Targets $1.1 M Federal Grant to Fund Center fo Countering Human Trafficking

A new center at TAMIU will conduct research focused on producing evidence-based curricula to help future educators and healthcare workers likely to encounter human trafficking victims in South Texas. The plan for the Center for Countering Human Trafficking was shared by U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, in a press conference at TAMIU. Congressman Cuellar was joined by TAMIU President Dr. Pablo Arenaz, The Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, University officials, local government officials and community leaders.

“Regrettably, human trafficking is a $150 billion industry, and Laredo and various ports of entry across Congressional District 28 have seen the tragic consequences of this play out daily. This challenge begs data-driven investigation and research. But this is what universities do, and TAMIU’s location, strong faculty research profile, long-lasting relationship with law enforcement agencies, and expertise in international commerce and trade provide us with a distinct advantage in conducting meaningful research which can help others. We’re grateful to Congressman Cuellar and Chancellor Sharp for their keen support in driving this initiative forward.”

- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president

Online Ranking Touts TAMIU's Affordability Among Texas Colleges

A new set of rankings affirms that attending TAMIU is both affordable…and smart. CareerKarma has ranked TAMIU as fourth in the state for cheapest In-State Tuition and fifth in the State for cheapest for Out-of-State Tuition.

‘GET PHIT’ Summer Bootcamp at TAMIU Highlights Public Health Informatics, Paid Internship Opportunities

While summer months often mean trips to the beach or long road trips, some 50 students from TAMIU and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, spent time learning more about public health informatics. The Bootcamp focused on understanding how data is collected for public health research, the characteristics of typical datasets utilized for public health informatics, commonly used sources of secondary data in public health, and standards and technologies used to analyze data. Top-performing Bootcamp students are now eligible for paid internships with various health agencies across Texas. Available internships include opportunities with the City of Laredo Health Department, Gateway Community Health, Mercy Ministries, PILLAR, and SCAN.

For additional information on TAMIU’s Public Health degree, visit https://www.tamiu.edu/conhs/publichealth.shtml, email Dr. Salazar-Collier at cindy.collier@tamiu.edu,or phone 956.326.3279. For more information on the GET PHIT initiative, contact Dr. Kilburn at jckilburn@tamiu.edu or phone 956.326.3221.

TAMIU Athletics Update

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.

• TAMIU Women's Basketball Announces 2022-23 Schedule: Read More
• McConnell Announces Addition of Lewis to Staff: Read More
• Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award: Read More

Upcoming Events

• Fall 2022 Tuition and Fees Due: Friday, Aug. 19 | Learn More
• Unfinished Business: A TAMIU Open House and Welcome Day: Saturday, Aug. 20 | Learn More
• Fall 2022 First Class Day - Monday, Aug. 22 | Learn More
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule | 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.

View our complete News Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/newshub.