12 The new faculty will help drive new and developing degree programs including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and Physical Therapy, in addition to dynamic growth in online graduate program delivery. For a full listing of faculty who have joined TAMIU this past Fall visit go.tamiu.edu/newfaculty25. SPRING SEMESTER ENROLLMENT AT TAMIU ‘QUACKS’ UP RECORD The 2025 Spring Semester at TAMIU was another one for the record books...and the ducks have it. Students enrolling at TAMIU set a historic record for the highest Spring Enrollment in the University’s history: 8,254 students, a 3.95% increase in headcount, and a 5.17% increase in Semester Credit Hours, upon which State funding is configured. TAMIU celebrated the milestone with a fun event named, “Release the Quacken.” Students collected a special commemorative silver duck from thousands afloat in the campus’s central Acequia Fountain. The ducks symbolized the thousands of TAMIU students enrolled this Spring at the University. Ahead of the celebration, dozens of branded and customized silver rubber duckies were hidden across campus daily. University social media ‘fowl-owers’ tracked and found the hidden ducks in a digital scavenger hunt. “We’re tremendously proud of our University enrollment team and their vital roles in meeting with potential students to explore the opportunities TAMIU can make real for them. These efforts, along with those of our gifted faculty and administrative support, combine to create a welcoming environment where students can and do succeed,” said Juan G. García, Jr., TAMIU vice president for Enrollment Management. Learn more at go.tamiu.edu/luckyducky. See an event video at go.tamiu.edu/discoduck-vid. Speaking with students, he said that as a first-generation graduate himself, he shared their priorities of access and that the A&M System is committed to them and their success. “This System is full of dedicated public servants — from faculty and researchers to campus staff and agency field workers,” Hegar said, “It’s a privilege to lead them, and together we’re going to continue building a future Texas can be proud of.” With faculty and staff, he shared his reason for accepting the role as Chancellor. “I’ve spent my entire career serving the people of Texas,” Hegar said, “But what drew me to this role is the opportunity to positively influence the next generation of Texans — to give them the tools, the education, and the values they need to lead. That’s what the Texas A&M System does better than anyone.” ENROLLMENT GROWTH AT TAMIU FUELS ADDITION OF 32 NEW FACULTY MEMBERS Continuing to keep pace with dynamic enrollment growth this Fall semester at TAMIU, 32 new faculty members have taken their place to lead learning and research in undergraduate and graduate classrooms. TAMIU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. Claudia E. San Miguel said these additions to the University’s faculty are the result of national and international searches focused on teaching and research excellence. “Our search committees spent an incredible amount of time and energy in working to recruit and secure these new members of our gifted faculty. We’re thrilled to have them join our growing campus and community. We are eager to have them share their contributions to TAMIU’s accessible, affordable and exceptional education, and to engage with our community, South Texas, and beyond in research and service,” Dr. San Miguel said. The largest concentration of new faculty, 16, is in the College of Arts and Sciences, TAMIU’s largest College. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences follows with 11 new faculty members. New faculty for the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business number three and the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library has added two librarians. Dr. Claudia E. San Miguel
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