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Dear University community,

• There’s only two more Dusty Camps to go and one is this Thursday and Friday. Let’s welcome our new Dustdevils as they navigate their new shared home. The final Dusty Camp is Aug. 18-19.
• Congratulations to our TAMIU student and staff participants in the Laredo Theatre Guild International’s summer production of the Tony Award-winning musical, “Into the Woods.” Everyone did a spectacular job and we were thrilled to host this summer’s production in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. There’s nothing like live theatre!
• Kudos are also in order for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program for their reaccreditation and to our A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business. The School’s MBA program has been ranked first among Texas’s Top Five Best Online MBA Programs by OnlineMBA. Details below.
• Senior student Daniel Tovar, Jr. has won a top award in a statewide writing competition. That’s how you Go Beyond! See more below.
• We’re reaching out to students to help them finalize plans to join us this Fall. 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.
• Q: How can YOU save Money this Fall Semester? A: Books IncludED has returned to help you save money. 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.
• Registration for Fall classes is ongoing. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. 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
• Next week, August 8 - 12, you may hear an occasional building evacuation alarm as inspection and testing of building fire suppression systems is underway. 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.

TAMIU Dusty Camp, Transfer and Parent Orientation Sessions Set for August

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 sessions scheduled for:

• Dusty Camp V: Thursday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 5
• 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!

Interested in returning to complete your degree? Begin your #comeback story by following these steps:

TAMIU Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Receives News of Extended MPCAC Accreditation

Congratulations to the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program on their recent reaccreditation by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council! The Graduate School program, offered through the TAMIU College of Arts and Sciences department of Psychology and Communication, was reaccredited through January 2028.

“I am overjoyed and proud. I believe this speaks to the high caliber of education and training we provide our students. I am especially appreciative of the MACP faculty, Drs. Adriana Blasco-Rubio, Elizabeth Terrazas-Carrillo, and Desi Vásquez, for their help during the reaccreditation process.”

- Dr. Ediza García, TAMIU associate professor and director of the Program

TAMIU Creative Writing Student Wins Statewide Nonfiction Writing Competition

Daniel Tovar, Jr., a senior Mathematics major and Creative Writing minor, recently earned the top award in a statewide writing competition. Tovar’s nonfiction piece, “The End?” was the winning entry in the Texas Association of Creative Writing Teachers’ undergraduate nonfiction category.

Campus Safety Inspections Happening Aug. 8 - 12

Beginning Monday, Aug. 8 - Friday, Aug. 12, campus buildings will have their fire suppression systems inspected and tested. No impact is anticipated for building occupants; however, it is possible the building's evacuation alarm may be activated because of the testing. If activated, please treat an alarm as a real event and remember to evacuate to your designated emergency assembly area.

For additional information, please contact the Environmental Health and Safety Department at 956.326.2194 or email safety@tamiu.edu.

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.

• Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award: Read More
• TAMIU Volleyball Announces 2022 Schedule: Read More
• TAMIU Women's Soccer Releases 2022 Schedule: Read More

Upcoming Events

• SSII Last Class Day: Thursday, Aug. 4 | Learn More
• Fall 2022 Tuition and Fees Due: Friday, Aug. 19 | 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.