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Texas A&M International University

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Texas A&M International University
Former names
Texas A&I University at Laredo (1969–1977)
Laredo State University (1977–1993)
TypePublic
Established1969; 56 years ago (1969)
Academic affiliations
CONAHEC
PresidentPablo Arenaz[1]
Academic staff
192 Full-time (Fall 2011)
Students8,305 (Fall 2019),[2]
Location
Laredo
,
Texas
,
United States
Campus300 acres (1.2 km2)
NicknameDustdevils
Websitewww.tamiu.edu

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a public university in Laredo, Texas. It is part of the Texas A&M University System and home to over 8,500 students each academic semester. TAMIU offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees in four colleges.

History

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  • 1969: Established as a branch of Texas A&I University at Kingsville, and named Texas A&I University at Laredo, functioning as an upper-level University for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. The Senate bill was introduced by Wayne Connally, brother of Governor John B. Connally, Jr.
  • 1977: University's name changes to Laredo State University.
  • 1989: University joins The Texas A&M University System.
  • 1993: Name changes to Texas A&M International University.
  • 1995: An unsuccessful attempt is made to transfer TAMIU to the University of Texas System. TAMIU becomes a four-year university, welcomes its first freshman class and opens its new campus, the first new University campus constructed in Texas in over 25 years.
  • 2004: Doctoral program in International Business Administration is launched.
  • 2006: Early College High School joins TAMIU (in collaboration with Laredo Independent School District).
  • 2009: 40th Anniversary Celebration (2009–2010) begins.
  • 2010: Dedicates Autism Interventions Center.
  • 2010: Dedicates new University Success Center.
  • 2011: Dining Center Expansion in Student Center opens.
  • 2012: With the approval of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, the University Success Center is renamed the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center. Formal dedication ceremonies are scheduled in September 2012.
  • 2014: Enabled by legislation authored by State Senator Judith Zaffirini and approved by the 79th Texas Legislature in 2005, the University announced its historic launch of a University-level academy on its campus for highly gifted and motivated high school seniors, to be known thereafter as The Texas Academy of International and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Studies.[3]

Academics

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Texas A&M International University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through four colleges. They include:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Research

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TAMIU is home to various research centers, including the Binational Center, Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade, The Western Hemispheric Trade Information Center, the Texas Center for Border Economics and Enterprise Development, the Small Business Development Center and the Center for Earth and Environmental Studies.

Athletics

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Main article: Texas A&M International Dustdevils

The Texas A&M International (TAMIU) athletic teams are called the Dustdevils. The university is a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2019–20 academic year. The Dustdevils previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2006–07 to 2018–19 and in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2002–03 to 2005–06.

TAMIU competes in 13 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports included baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and dance.

Move to NCAA Division II

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The Dustdevils became active members of NCAA Division II on September 1, 2008. As an active member, TAMIU is eligible for conference championships and NCAA tournament berths.[4]

Rebranding

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In August 2014, the Dustdevil Athletics Department launched a new team logo and marks for the NCAA Division II programs.

Accomplishments

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  • Men's basketball (2010 and 2013 Heartland Conference Tournament Championship)
  • Women's basketball (2013 Heartland Conference Champions)
  • Men's soccer (2003 Red River Athletic Conference Champions, 2010 Heartland Conference Title)
  • Women's volleyball (2002 West Division Athletics Conference Champions)
  • Softball (2010 Heartland Conference Tournament Championship)

Notable alumni

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Notable faculty

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  • TAMIU entrance sign
    TAMIU entrance sign
  • TAMIU Student Center
    TAMIU Student Center
  • TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts
    TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts
  • TAMIU fountain is a homage to the acequia.
    TAMIU fountain is a homage to the acequia.
  • Texas A&M International University's Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library
    Texas A&M International University's Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library
  • Western Hemispheric Trade Center at TAMIU
    Western Hemispheric Trade Center at TAMIU
  • Dr. F. M. Canseco Hall
    Dr. F. M. Canseco Hall
  • Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall is named for the former president Billy Cowart, who headed the institution from 1969 to 1985
    Dr. Billy F. Cowart Hall is named for the former president Billy Cowart, who headed the institution from 1969 to 1985
  • The Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center and Planetarium
    The Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center and Planetarium
  • Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center
    Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center
  • TAMIU Lamar Bruni Vergara Memorial Garden
    TAMIU Lamar Bruni Vergara Memorial Garden
  • Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center
    Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center

References

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  1. ^ "Getting to Know TAMIU's Sixth President: Dr. Pablo Arenaz".
  2. ^ "Analytics". EmpowerU. The Texas A&M University System. 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "Texas A&M International University". Archived from the original on September 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "TAMIU Athletics Granted Active NCAA Division II Status". Archived from the original on May 24, 2011.
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