Arts/Sciences

BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has designated 14 faculty members and 13 agency service, extension or research professionals within the A&M System as Regents Professors and Regents Fellows for their exemplary performance during 2022-2023. “From research to service, these individuals’ accomplishments over the last year exemplify the A&M System’s commitment to finding...

KINGSVILLE (October 4, 2023) — Javelina alumnus Rosendo Sandoval will show his art in the Ben Bailey Art Gallery beginning Friday, Oct. 6, through Friday, Nov. 3. The exhibit is entitled Mis Dos Culturas and is part of Hispanic Heritage at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Sandoval will provide an artist’s talk from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 6, with a reception to follow from 3 to 6 p.m. Normal gallery hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday....

KINGSVILLE (September 28, 2023) — Dr. Haeyoung Kim, associate professor in the biological and health sciences department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, recently received a grant for over a half million dollars from the National Institute of Health to determine ways the neuronal DNA in the brain can repair itself to avoid age-related neurological disease like Alzheimer’s. The four-year grant will provide $138,000 per year. Kim said that although...

KINGSVILLE (September 13, 2023) — Dr. Richard Laughlin, associate professor and chair of the biological and health sciences department, recently received $2.4 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) for Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Wild and Domestic Animal Populations in Central and South Texas. Coronaviruses, like SARS-CoV-2, have been documented in domestic...

KINGSVILLE (September 11, 2023) — Dr. Jianhong Jennifer Ren, professor of environmental engineering in the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville was recently awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation for Graduate STEM Education for Air and Water Resources Solutions in Coastal Communities. This research traineeship award will develop a new graduate training model to educate the next generation of environmental...

KINGSVILLE (August 4, 2023) — Texas A&M University-Kingsville students walked the stage Friday, Aug. 4, during Summer Commencement at the Steinke Physical Education Center. There were 248 prospective graduates that received degrees at the 10 a.m. ceremony. Of the graduates, 125 received bachelor’s degrees, 115 received master’s degrees and eight received doctoral degrees. The student commencement speaker was Ella McMahan from Kingsville,...

KINGSVILLE (June 2, 2023) — Dr. Alberto Rodriguez, associate professor of history and the founding director of the Mexican American Studies Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is the recipient of the Captain Alonso de León Steel Medal for Historical Merit in its International category for 2023. The Captain Alonso de León Steel Medal for Historical Merit in its International category is an award given by the Nuevoleonesa Society of...

KINGSVILLE (May 30, 2023) — The School of Music at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is now offering a new bachelor’s degree for its students. The school created the Sound Recording Technology (SRT) undergraduate program that will give students a unique opportunity to pursue studies in the field of audio production while maintaining a balanced approach to musical studies. The new degree is the only bachelor’s degree program in SRT offered in South Texas, and...

KINGSVILLE (May 18, 2023) — Dr. Jingbo Liu, a professor in the chemistry department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was recently given the Woman of the Year Award from the Texas Diversity Council. She received the award at the Central Texas Women in Leadership Symposium held at University of Texas at Austin School of Law. “This award reflects team work and I am the lucky one to stand on their shoulders,” Liu said. “Any award is an...

KINGSVILLE (April 28, 2023) — The public is invited to a production of the Reader’s Theatre at Texas A&M University-Kingsville about the life and accomplishments of the late Irma Lerma Rangel, former Texas Representative. Irma Rangel: The First will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2-3, in The Little Theatre. Admission is free. The production is directed by Dr. Patrick Faherty, associate professor in the art, communications and...

KINGSVILLE (April 17, 2023) — Kathy Pawelek, director of administration and operations at the John E. Conner Museum at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, recently received the Emerging Leader Award from the Texas Women in Higher Education (TWHE) organization. “I am excited, proud and deeply humbled to be nominated and awarded this honor in just my second year of serving with the Texas Women in Higher Education organization,” Pawelek said....

KINGSVILLE (April 7, 2023) — Members of the staff of The South Texan, the student newspaper at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, recently competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) contest and brought home a record 39 awards. In addition, Nicole Morris, assistant professor of practice and student media advisor, was voted TIPA president for a two-year term. The South Texan staff brought home several awards as a team, including first place in...

KINGSVILLE (March 10, 2023) — Registration has now opened for Javelina Marching Camp, taught by the faculty from the School of Music at Texas A&M University-Kingsville in their new state-of-the-art music building. Band camp will be held from Sunday, June 18, through Friday, June 23. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, June 1. All students will enjoy a core curriculum involving marching fundamentals, leadership and full ensemble music rehearsals in addition...

KINGSVILLE (February 17, 2023) — Dr. Jingbo Louise Liu, chemistry professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was recently honored for contributing to science, technology and education, by being named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS). A Fellow of any professional organization is the highest level of distinction a scientific society can bestow on its members. In the past, Liu has served in leadership roles in the ACS including program chair,...

KINGSVILLE (January 13, 2023) — It’s time to listen to some cool jazz tunes from your music collection. Who do you choose? Why the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Trumpet Studio and their new album Out of the Blue of course! A nine-member trumpet ensemble, all with experience on the university’s Jazz Band, were chosen to perform on this four-song EP that is available on all of the major streaming services including Apple Music, Spotify,...

KINGSVILLE (January 5, 2023) — Dr. Dolores Guerrero, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University-Kingsville was recently appointed president of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS). “The opportunity to serve as president for CCAS provides a level of recognition for our university at a national and international level, invaluable networking with deans across diverse institutions and opportunities for ongoing professional...

KINGSVILLE (December 14, 2022) — A graduate student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville recently received a $3,000 Career Development Grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The recipient, Vanessa Muniz, is currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work and expected to graduate in May 2023. Muniz said the grant will go towards her tuition and research. The overall focus of her research has been mental healthcare and...

KINGSVILLE (November 22, 2022) — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents recently approved the establishment of the Institute for Rural Mental Health Initiatives (IRMHI) at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Dr. Steve Bain, former dean of the College of Education and Human Performance, is the founding director. “Texas A&M-Kingsville is the natural place for the Institute for Rural Mental Health Initiatives,” Bain said....

KINGSVILLE (November 22, 2022) — Dr. Maria Martinez, associate vice president for student access at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, recently received notice of a $1.767 million grant from the United States Department of Education for the project entitled Texas A&M University-Kingsville Child Care Means Parents in School. The funds will be used for the CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) program aimed at bringing parents with...

KINGSVILLE (November 17, 2022) — The Texas A&M System Board of Regents approved the formation of the Mexican American Studies Institute (MASI) at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. MASI will be under the direction of Dr. Alberto Rodriguez, associate professor of history. “The Mexican American Studies Institute was established to honor and showcase the legacy of Mexican Americans in the Coastal Bend, South Texas and the Borderlands...