Dear University community,
Finals are drawing to a close and all eyes are on Fall Commencement Ceremonies this Thursday. The Christmas holidays follow and the promise of a New Year waits eagerly in the wings.
- Meet our Commencement Speaker and Distinguished Student Scholars for our Fall Commencement Ceremony, below.
- And don’t forget to celebrate your graduation with our Congrats Grads social campaign!
- Registration for TAMIU's Wintermester and Spring 2024 courses continues online via UConnect. Registration is open for all students, undergraduate and graduate. To learn more, visit our updated Registration Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/registration.
- Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with your family and friends, and visit the campus to see our annual holiday lighting, a beautiful seasonal addition here.
- This Trailblazer Weekly News Bulletin will also enjoy the holidays and return with University news and information on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Till then, happy holidays and the very best in the New Year ahead to all Dustdevils!
- Pablo Arenaz, Ph.D., President
TAMIU’S Fall Commencement Ceremonies Thursday, Dec. 14 at Sames Auto Arena
Commencement 101: Information for Graduating Students
TAMIU's Fall Commencement Address to be Delivered by Edmundo González, Laredo-born Entrepreneur
Providing the Commencement Address for the Summer and Fall candidates for graduation is Edmundo González, Laredo-born entrepreneur, and investor.
González most recently co-founded Marpai Health, a technology company that lowers employers’ healthcare costs by proactively improving the health of employees and their families. Founded in 2019, Marpai completed an initial public offering in late 2021 and has completed multiple acquisitions. Marpai works with over 200 employers and manages healthcare benefits for approximately 80,000 employees and their family members.
González’ family has been at home in Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, and the surrounding area for many generations. His parents live in Laredo, as do members of his extended family. He attended Mary Help of Christians School and St. Augustine High School, and earned a BA cum laude from Harvard University and an MBA from the Columbia Business School.
Student responses will be provided by Distinguished Student Scholars:
Briana Janaye Alba representing University College at the first ceremony
Karyme Castillo Castro for the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business at the second ceremony
Commencement Ceremonies Livestreamed on YouTube
TAMIU's Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies will be live streamed on YouTube! #TAMIUGrad #GradsGoBeyond
🎥 Our College of Arts and Sciences and University College ceremony stream begins at 11 a.m.: https://go.tamiu.edu/grad-am
🎥 Our College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences and A.R. Sanchez, Jr School of Business ceremony stream begins at 4 p.m.: https://go.tamiu.edu/grad-pm
Guest Information and Bag Policy for the Sames Auto Arena
For family members and friends of graduating Dustdevils: A clear-bag policy is in place at the Sames Auto Arena. Please keep this in mind when attending Commencement.
Congrats Grads Now Underway, Photo Spots on Campus
Our annual social media campaign, Congrats Grads, is now underway!
If you’re a Summer or Fall 2023 Grad and would like to be featured in our upcoming campaign or hope to congratulate a graduating student, visit go.tamiu.edu/congratsgrads to make your submission. #TAMIUGrad #GradsGoBeyond
Registration for the Spring 2024 Semester Now Underway
Registration for TAMIU's Wintermester and Spring 2024 courses continues online via Uconnect.
Undergraduate students can register for up to three hours during the Wintermester session and up to 18 hours during the Spring semester. Graduate students can earn three hours during the Wintermester session and up to 12 hours during the Spring semester.
To learn more about TAMIU’s Registration processes, visit the dedicated Registration Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/registration
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 Falls to Lubbock Christian
- TAMIU Takes Down #20 Lubbock Christian
- Dustdevils Receiving Votes in National WBCA Poll
- Vogel Signs Igiehon To 2024 Class
Upcoming Events
- Commencement - Thursday, Dec. 14
- Winter Break: University closed - Monday, Dec. 25 - Monday, Jan. 1
- Wintermester 2024: First Class Day and Census Day for Wintermester - Tuesday, Jan. 2
- Spring 2024: First Class Day - Tuesday, Jan. 16
- 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.