Dear University Community,
- Dustdevils, we hope you enjoyed Involvement Week as much as we did! Thank you for learning more about the ways you can get involved in our campus community (and beyond). Now, let's get to work.
- We're proud to announce that TAMIU has once again been recognized as one of the nation's Top Ten-ranked Southern Colleges in Washington Monthly Magazine's 2024 College Guide "Best Bang for the Buck." Read more here.
- For the 11th year in a row, the Consulate General of México and TAMIU have renewed their continued support of the Institute of Mexicans in the Exterior Becas Program. Congratulations to our student scholarship recipients. More information is available here.
- Don’t forget to download SafeZone, a free app-based safety, communications, emergency management, and wellbeing service that replaces our DustyALRT. Details below and here.
- Enjoy a full recap of Dusty's Glow-Up by watching our latest YouTube video. Scroll below for more or click here.
Enjoy your week and Go Dustdevils!
Go Dustdevils!
- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president
Washington Monthly Ranks TAMIU 5th Nationally for ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ Among Southern Colleges
TAMIU has once again been recognized as one of the nation's Top Ten-ranked Southern Colleges in Washington Monthly Magazine's 2024 College Guide "Best Bang for the Buck," ranking #5. TAMIU also earned a #2 ranking for low net price. TAMIU was the highest-ranked regional campus of The Texas A&M University System.
I am truly pleased with these rankings as they affirm our core promise to be Accessible, Affordable, and Exceptional. I think Washington Monthly’s rankings also underscore elements of the TAMIU experience that distinguish it: our faculty, and how they empower our students. I also appreciate how the College Guide values experiences like public service and research, which we are strongly committed to.”
- Dr. Pablo Arenaz, University president
TAMIU, Consulate General of México Sign MOU, Reaffirm IME BECAS Scholarship Support
This year, TAMIU received a total of $8,000 in scholarship funds from the IME Beca Program, which will be matched by TAMIU. Additional funding incudes: $5,000 from Ermilo Richer, CEO of Richer Agencia Aduanal, $2,000 from the Mexican Cultural Institute of Laredo and $2,000 from Glafiro Montemayor y Companía, S.C. A total of 17 students are receiving the 2024 IME-BECAS Scholarship.
TAMIU Enhances Campus Safety Measures with SafeZone
TAMIU has launched SafeZone, a unified and free app-based safety, communications, emergency management, and wellbeing service. The free SafeZone App at TAMIU launched Monday, Aug. 19 and replaces the University’s DustyALRT. It is available for free download from the dedicated TAMIU SafeZone website at go.tamiu.edu/updsafezone.
- Students, faculty, and staff will receive University emergency push notifications via the SafeZone App. They will need to download, install, and sign in.
- Notifications sent via SafeZone will be shared on the University’s website, digital signage, select official social media, and public campus desktops.
- Email notifications will be sent to official TAMIU email addresses from safezone@tamiu.edu
- Text notifications will only be sent to those providing a cell phone number on the App, and who have not opted out of SMS.
All Glow-ed Up!
Here's a look at Dusty's full glow-up, including highlights of this year's CABchella and fireworks display
University Calendar
- Tuesday, Sept. 10 - 12th Class Day. Census day for the Fall session; last-day courses may be dropped without record.
- Wednesday, Sept. 11 - Coffeehouse Wednesday w/presenter Alan González '20, '22 - H-E-B Store Director
- Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Music on the Menu: Jazz Standards
- Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium - September Showings
- Small Business Development Center - Events