TAMIU HONORS UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY’S LEADERSHIP, ENGAGEMENT, SERVICE As it does every year, TAMIU recognized students, programs, faculty advisors, and administrators with a series of award events celebrating contributions of leadership, service, and time. More than 25+ students from 20+ student organizations were recognized for their exceptional efforts during the University Life Awards, which celebrate student leaders and organizations at TAMIU. In addition to announcing the State Senator Judith Zaffirini Scholarship and Leadership Award recipient, numerous students and organizations were recognized for outstanding achievements with awards in various categories selected by TAMIU faculty and staff. Some 200+ students were recognized for their commitment to fostering leadership on campus during the Emerging Leaders Celebration, which recognizes students who participated in various leadership programs at TAMIU throughout the past year. Students were also honored for their hard work and dedication towards improving not only themselves, but also their communities, whether at TAMIU, in Laredo, or the world. Over 50+ student-athletes were honored at the 2024 Student-Athlete Awards, which recognized outstanding on-field and in-classroom accomplishments by TAMIU Dustdevil student-athletes. See a full list of recipients at go.tamiu.edu/2024-student-awards TAFE CHAPTER MEMBERS WIN AT 2024 EDUCATORS RISING CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON TAMIU Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Chapter traveled to Washington, D.C. this summer to compete in the 2024 National Educators Rising Conference. Four TAMIU TAFE members attended the Conference, placing in all categories entered. They were accompanied by their advisors, Vanessa Almaraz, TAMIU College of Education academic success coach, and Kristina Chapa, clinical assistant professor. Student winners, placement and categories are: Samantha Garza – 1st Place – Impromptu Speaking, Andrea Martínez – 2nd Place – Educators Rising Moment, Edna Calleja and Mariana Niño – 2nd Place – Children’s Literature. TAMIU College of Education Dean Dr. James O'Meara said competing at the Conference prepares students to display their capabilities and leadership at a national level. "Competing at the Educators Rising National Conference provides a venue for our TAMIU students to showcase their creativity, dedication, and leadership on a national stage," he said. Educators Rising is a community-based model, in which chapters at schools feed teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education with the support of state departments of Education and local funders and foundations. These entities come together to provide a clear pathway to address teacher shortages and educators reflect the communities they serve. Find out more about the College of Education at tamiu.edu/coedu Mariana Niño, Andrea Martínez, Samantha Garza and Edna Calleja 24
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