| Cover |
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| In this Edition |
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| Remembering Dr. Pablo Arenaz |
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| Message from the University |
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| The Future is Still Now |
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| Dr. Arenaz: Thoughts on Legacies Shared |
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| Thoughts on Giving |
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| Shared Crossroads Herald Confidence, Optimism in Legacies |
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| What's Your Legacy? |
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| Students Write Endearing Condolences to Dr. Arenaz |
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| Memorable Moments |
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| University News |
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| Texas Community Bank Banking on Laredo with Gift of $1M for TAMIU Banking Academy |
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| College of Ed Launches Webb CISD, Region One Partnership for Sustainable Teach Residencies |
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| First-Ever University Symposium Eyes Importance of Water |
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| Spring/Fall Enrollment Bring Fun 'Ducky,' 'Deer' Celebrations |
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| Stay Social |
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| TAMIU Breaks Ground for $71.2M Construction and Expansion |
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| University Donors |
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| MOU with Fundación Hispanojudía Promotes Research, Educational, Cultural Collaborations |
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| Historic Gift Brings Comfort and History to TAMIU's CFPA |
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| Matias de Llano Charitable Trust Donates $100,000 to New TAMIU Banking Academy |
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| Former TAMIU Faculty Members Dr. Jana and Dr. Michael Pisani Remain Strong Supporters of Dustdevil Students |
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| TAMIU Partner Garza Robles Announces $100K Gift at International Mariachi Festival |
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| 'Travels with Shirley' Honors Remarkable Donor |
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| University Faculty/Research |
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| TAMIU Faculty Member Publishes Research on Beards |
16 |
| TAMIU's Dr. Covarrubias Shares Insight on U.S.-México Trade in New Book |
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| Professor Haruna Edits New Book on Climate Governance, Comparative Perspectives |
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| Dr. Momen Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Canada |
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| TAMIU's Dr. Godina Presents Research on A.I. and Teacher Preparation at International Conference |
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| Dr. Li Takes Part in Ocean Research Expedition |
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| TAMIU Welcomes 37 New Faculty Members |
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| Regents Professor Jerry Thompson Named Award Winner by Historical Society of New Mexico |
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| TAMIU's School of Engineering Welcomes New Faculty, Expands Programs, Research |
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| Federal Funding for Research, Programming at TAMIU Reaches Impressive Levels |
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| TAMIU Students |
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| Dustdevils' The Big Event Big on Tradition, Service |
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| TAMIU Online FNP Graduates Ace Rigorous National Exam |
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| Ballet Folklórico Students Travel to France, Perform at Disneyland Paris |
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| Esports Teams Score Victories in Overwatch, Valorant |
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| TAMIU Staggs Academy Student First Semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship |
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| TAFE Chapter Members Win at 2024 Educators Rising Conference in Washington |
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| TAMIU Honors University Community's Leadership, Engagement, Service |
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| University Athletics |
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| Dustdevil Athletics Continues History-Making Drive |
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| Maroon Madness |
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| University Outreach |
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| 'Discover TAMIU' Celebrates Campus Life, Offers Fun Activities |
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| This Rhizome Experience Truly Shines @ TAMIU |
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| Innovative 'UTeach, UTransform' Collaboration Between TAMIU, UISD Helping Special Education Teaching Shortages |
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| Make a Difference Day Boasts 700+ Volunteers, Generates $900K in Monetary Impact |
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| TAMIU Alumni |
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| '09 Quijano Says Alumni Association Presidency is About Giving Back to Alma Mater |
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| '21, '23 Alum Lands Prestigious Position at Harvard Medical School Lab |
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| Your Support Matters |
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| '18 Graduate Turns Passion for Technology into Dynamic Role at Southwest Airlines |
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| '23 Alum Begins Graduate Studies at the University of Iowa |
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| 'Mob Fest' Offers Model for Collaboration with TAMIU Dustdevil Athletics |
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| Alumni Association Awards Scholarships |
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| Annual Giving 2023-24 |
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| Dusty Promise, Texas Grant Award Over $44M in Aid to Students |
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| Faculty and Staff Giving |
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| Heritage Society Cumulative Giving 1970-2024 |
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| Class Giving 2023-24 |
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| Tributes |
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| Walk of Fame |
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| By the Numbers |
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| Bragging Rights |
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