Dr. Dann Brown, dean of University College at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, talks to a group of faculty and staff about retaining students. Representatives from all administrative units including academic affairs, student services, finance and administration and institutional advancement participated in the workshop entitled Retention Has a Local Address @A&M-Kingsville. Plans were developed through facilitated small group discussion and consensus building.

New citrus center will help industry, community

KINGSVILLE (June 15, 2006) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill recently authorizing tuition revenue bonds for public higher education institutions across the state. One part of the bill provides for $9.5 million for a new Citrus Center for Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Read more»

Texas A&M-Kingsville, Texas A&M-International enter intrasystem agreement for Communication Sciences and Disorders coursework, research

Dr. Rumaldo Z. Juárez, president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Dr. Ray M. Keck III, president of Texas A&M International University, signed an intrasystem cooperative agreement Tuesday, June 20, regarding their communication sciences and disorders programs. Read more»

College of Education continues winning record with State Board for Education certification

The College of Education at Texas A&M University-Kingsville received a rating of “accredited” under the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP). Read more»

Lukefahr tours South Africa lecturing on cattle genetics

Dr. Steven Lukefahr, Regents Professor of Genetics at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, has toured the globe speaking as an expert on rabbits and assisting residents in underdeveloped countries set up their own rabbit projects that provide sometimes the only source of meat for the family. Read more»

Seismic equipment installed as part of national initiative to understand North American Continent

During the week of June 12, Texas A&M University-Kingsville became part of the EarthScope national science initiative, when a seismograph and a deep-mounted GPS unit were installed deep into university property. Read more»

A&M-Kingsville students inducted into honor society

Students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville were recently inducted into the Texas Omega Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society. The purpose of Alpha Chi is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among university students. The society admits junior and senior students with a grade point average of 3.5 or better from all academic disciplines. Read more»

Classes, performances and respected instructors make up 2006 Summer Band Camp for middle, high school band students

Texas A&M University-Kingsville continues its tradition of low cost, high quality instruction for middle and high school band students, with its 2006 Summer Band & Auxiliary Camp June 25-30. Read more»

Whiz kids mathematics summer camp offers something for students and teachers

A group of fourth and fifth graders are spending two weeks in the Whiz Kids Mathematics Summer Camp at Texas A&M University-Kingsville learning new ways to solve problems – as are their teachers. Read more»

University Police to host law enforcement car show

The University Police Department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville will host their first Law Enforcement and Emergency Vehicle Car Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in the Javelina Stadium parking lot. Read more»