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Dear University community,

• Last week, we welcomed The Hector and Gloria López Foundation to campus for their announcement of a generous $1M grant to provide full tuition assistance for 15 first-generation Latino students here.
• Beginning in the Fall of 2023 and for the next five years, these López Scholars will receive support for tuition and fees, as well as other resources including mentorship, tutoring, housing, study abroad programs, paid internships, leadership development, and more. Find out all about it.
• Degree Choices, a team of education researchers that provides advice to prospective students, has indicated TAMIU is ranked number two among the Best Colleges in Texas, outranking the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, UT-Austin, Texas Women’s University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, Texas Tech, and UT-San Antonio. Degree Choices also ranked TAMIU 5th among 550 ranked Southern College institutions. Finally, among national Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), TAMIU was ranked 10th nationally, and the highest-ranked Texas university. Read all about it.

This Week:

• On Tuesday, April 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium, room 235, join in the Texas A&M International University Forum: Nuevo León 2023 coming. Hosted by the student group, LULAC at TAMIU, it features speakers from various sectors including commerce, the private sector, education and entertainment.
• Also Tuesday, the eternal works of the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes will be explored at 6 p.m. in the Killam Library Great Room on the third floor. “Cervantes & Don Quijote: The Enduring Legacy for the Ages,” is free of charge and open to all. Dr. Ray M. Keck, President Emeritus and scholar of Spanish and Cervantes, will provide a special lecture. The evening will also include a first-ever chance to see books from the Cliffe Killam Collection including rare first and illustrated Spanish editions.
• On Wednesday, Neil Irwin, author and chief economic correspondent for Axios, will share insight on the nation's financial forecast at the IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series in the Student Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to all. A livestream of the event is available via Webex; visit https://go.tamiu.edu/irwin.
• You can still enjoy the “Ways of Seeing: One Exhibit, Two Spaces” exhibit, featuring artists and friends Eric Avery, M.D., and Sue Coe, which continues at the CFPA Gallery and the Laredo Center for the Arts. Find out more.

On the Horizon:

• The great sounds of the internationally renowned performance group Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán is coming here Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the CFPA Recital Hall. The concert, “Fiesta y Tradición,” is the capstone event of the 7th Annual International Mariachi Festival April 20 - 21. High school mariachi groups from across Texas will take part in workshops with Tecalitlán members. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tamiu-mariachi-festival-tickets-537889220137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.
• TAMIU is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of every employee. TAMIU is responsible for providing an equal opportunity environment and is accountable for creating an atmosphere that values and nurtures accessibility, community and respect. Read more in our Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equal Opportunity, Access and Affirmative Action.
• Registration for Maymester, Summer, and Fall 2023 is now underway. Find out more via our Registration Hub.
• Free COVID-19 Testing is still available on campus. COVID-19 remains a threat here, across our State, nation, and world. Recommended face coverings/masks, and rigorous hand-washing help reduce your exposure risk. Learn about free on-campus testing and bookmark our COVID-19 Response Center.

Make it a great week… Go Dustdevils!

- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President

The Hector and Gloria López Foundation Awards $1M Benefiting TAMIU First-Generation Latino Students

The Hector and Gloria López Foundation announced a $1M grant to provide full tuition assistance for 15 first-generation Latino students at TAMIU. Beginning in the Fall of 2023 and for the next five years, López Scholars will receive support for tuition and fees, as well as other resources including mentorship, tutoring, housing, study abroad programs, paid internships, leadership development, and more.

April 11 TAMIU Free Lecture on Cervantes Features Rare Books, Insight from Dr. Ray M. Keck

An opportunity to learn about the eternal works of the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes is happening Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6 p.m. Dr. Ray M. Keck, President Emeritus and scholar of Spanish and Cervantes, will provide a special lecture. The evening will also include a chance to see books from the Cliffe Killam Collection including rare first and illustrated Spanish editions, for the first time at TAMIU.

Upcoming Speaker Forum Set for April 11

Members of the University and general community are invited to attend an upcoming speaker forum, LULAC at Texas A&M International University Forum: Nuevo León 2023 on Tuesday, April 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium, room 236. Hosted by the student group, LULAC at TAMIU, the event highlights speakers from various sectors ranging from commerce, the private sector, education and entertainment.

This Week at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts: Spring Choir Concert and A Night of Chamber Music

We've got a full slate of events happening at TAMIU's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. This week, we're holding performances for our choir and chamber music ensemble.

For a full list of events, visit https://go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents

Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán Returns to TAMIU April 22 

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.

• Dustdevils Fall to Rams in Game 4: Read More
• TAMIU Earns First Win Against No. 1 Ranked Team In School History: Read More
• Dustdevils Fall 1-0 In Series Finale To Aggies: Read More
• Dustdevils Fall to Rams in Game One: Read More

Upcoming Events

• Safe Zone Workshop - Tuesday, April 11 at 2 p.m.
• The Economic Outlook - Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
• Course Evaluations Week - Monday, April 17 - Sunday, April 23
• Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium Schedule
• TAMIU Small Business Development Center Schedule

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.