NOVEMBER 2024 EDITION
For the Javelinas in Your Life
The University Bookstore has branded gifts ready to ship to your door! Tap the button below to order a touch of nostalgia for your tree from the University bookstore. Go Hogs!
Alumnus Helps Alma Mater Honor Veterans
Thank you to COL (Ret.) Shane Cuellar '97, who spoke at the Veteran's Day event on campus Nov. 11. During the ceremony, veterans who are graduating in December were recognized and presented with their stoles and cords.
Staff Council invited the campus community to sponsor a flag, in honor or memory of a member of the armed forces. These "Flags of Valor" were displayed along University Blvd.
Alumnus to Decorate White House, Again
Cheers to Adrian Franco '16, owner of The Petal Express!
Franco (pictured above, right) delivered the spirit of the season to the American Bank Center and Port of Corpus Christi last week. Now, he is in Washington, D.C., to expertly transform the People's House with holiday décor for a second year. Congrats Adrian!
President Vela Delivers State of the University Address
Javelina Nation celebrated the University’s momentum and honored Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp at the State of the University event Nov. 13.
Thank you to our Platinum sponsors - King Ranch, Howard Energy Partners, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, Gulf Coast Broadband, Halff, and Noble Texas Builders. Also, our Blue & Gold sponsors - International Consulting Engineers, Rycon Engineering & Construction, Celanese Corporation, and the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation.
With the support of our community, we will continue to light the way for South Texas. ¡Jalisco!
Alumna Surprised with Found Dissertation
Dr. Mariana Esparza, '65, '81 stepped onto campus Oct. 30 to support her granddaughter, third-generation Javelina, Celeste Liguez at the 29th Annual McNair Research Symposium.
She had no idea she would be shown her original doctoral dissertation entitled The Impact of Adult Education on Mexican-American Women as well as presented with a bound copy.
Alumna Presents at Virtual Conference
Dr. Loreal Robertson '23 presented her dissertation research during the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) virtual conference on Nov. 7.
A graduate of the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program, Dr. Robertson shared reflections, many similar to the participants of the study, of her own racialized experiences as a student and a professional. To learn more, follow Dr. Robertson on LinkedIn.
Javelina Tennis Awarded $7,000 Grant
Javelina Women's Tennis Head Coach Autumn Wollenzien (pictured top left, in gold) wants to bring the sport of tennis to the Kingsville community.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced Nov. 4 that the Javelina Tennis program will be awarded a $7,000 Collegiate Community Hub grant to defer the cost of operating a public facility.
Stay up-to-date with everything Javelina Tennis by visiting JavelinaAthletics.com or by following @JavelinaTennis on Instagram.
What is the Javelina 100?
You may have seen posts about the "Javelina 100" on social media. University reps travel to the high schools of future Javelinas to personally deliver the good news--they are one of the first 100 students admitted to our Fall 2025 Centennial Class!
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