Hey Dustdevils,
- After two meetings in College Station, I am very happy to be back in Laredo! The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents meeting (Feb. 4-6) and Chancellor’s Century Council (CCC) meeting (Feb. 11-13) both went well and were excellent opportunities to share about all the great things happening at TAMIU. Our team put together an excellent video that I presented at the CCC. View the video now streaming on YouTube at go.tamiu.edu/ccc
- Chancellor Hager and his wife will be traveling to Laredo this weekend to attend the Mr. South Texas luncheon. My wife and I are very much looking forward to attending the festivities associated with our first WBC, and I am sure the Chancellor and his wife will also be impressed by the hospitality this city offers.
- We hope you enjoyed your weekend Valentine’s Day festivities! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, Feb. 13, for our TAMIU-themed Valentine Card giveaway. A special thank-you to LEARN, TAMIU’s Quality Enhancement Plan for helping students create fun crafts while highlighting experiential learning opportunities, and to the TAMIU Athletics Department for adding to the celebration with a special appearance by Dusty.
- This week, spend some time getting your financial aid questions answered during our Financial Aid Fair on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Student Center Rotunda. Meet with an advisor and learn more about scholarships, grants, and other aid opportunities.
- Save the date for Discover TAMIU 2026! Our annual celebration features 100+ family-friendly activities for attendees of all ages. We will offer arts and crafts tables, games, live science demonstrations, music and dance performances and more. We encourage you to bring your friends, family and loved ones to campus Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. A photo gallery recap from last year’s Discover TAMIU is available at https://www.tamiu.edu/discovertamiu/gallery/index.shtml
Scroll down to see some of our other campus offerings and upcoming events.
Since Mardi Gras season wraps up on Tuesday, and as someone who grew up in Louisiana, I will simply close with this: Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)
- Christopher Maynard, Ph.D. | President
Photo Gallery Recap: Valentine's Day at TAMIU!
Thanks for celebrating friendship and love on campus, Dustdevils. Shout out to TAMIU LEARN, the University's Quality Enhancement Program, for their bracelet activity and to TAMIU Athletics for bringing Dusty to the celebration. We hope you enjoyed your Valentine cards and stickers. Love, txamiu!
Let's Get this Bread: Financial Aid Fair Happening Thursday, Feb. 19
Join us for the Let’s Get This Bread Fest 2026 on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Student Center Rotunda from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. We’ll be there answering all your financial aid questions, including scholarships, general financial aid, work-study, and student loans. Stop by to get your questions answered, and grab some stickers and other goodies while you’re there!
TAMIU Faculty Art Show Planned for Feb. 19
Join us for Confluence, a TAMIU Faculty Art Show! An opening reception is planned for Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Gallery (2nd floor). Admission is free and open to the public.
TAMIU ARDA to Host Plenary Lecture Focused on Coral Reefs
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Keisha Bahr, assistant professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
TAMIU to Host Preview Day Feb. 28
Join us at TAMIU's Preview Day! Open to high school seniors and their families, the day-long event focuses on exploring academic life at TAMIU, financial aid opportunities, on-campus housing, student traditions and more. Sign up now at https://go.tamiu.edu/previewday-signup *Transportation will be provided to students from Eagle Pass, TX and the Rio Grande Valley (Harlingen, McAllen, and Rio Grande City).*
Election Day Voting Held at TAMIU
TAMIU will serve as an Election Day voting site on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the University Village Clubhouse from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TAMIU’s IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025–2026 Keynote Speaker Series to Feature Dr. James Gerber
TAMIU's IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025–2026 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, “Swimming Against the Current: The Evolution and Challenges of the U.S.–México Border Economy,” will feature remarks by Dr. James Gerber, Senior Fellow at the Center for U.S.–Mexican Studies at the University of California San Diego, and a Professor Emeritus of Economics at San Diego State University.
The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 6 p.m. in the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom (STC 203). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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