16 legacy of caring by providing new opportunities for our community to engage with and be empowered by our hometown University,” Nixon explained. In October 2024, Texas Community Bank (TCB) concurred, providing a $1 million gift. Douglas Macdonald, TCB president and CEO spoke of TCB’s commitment to the banking industry, the communities it serves, and TAMIU. “As our name affirms, we are a community bank and believe that partnering with TAMIU, the primary source of this community’s human capital, is a perfect way to elevate our community and prepare generations for growth. Texas Community Bank is all about service and our gift will help ensure our service and all banking services remain superior in Laredo and beyond,” Macdonald observed. In December 2024, Falcon Bank added its donation of $50,000 in support of the Banking Academy. Gilbert Narvaez, Jr. Falcon Bank president and CEO and TAMIU alumnus (’84) said the gift will empower the next generation of bankers. “It is with great pride and commitment to our shared values of excellence and innovation that we announce our donation to the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Banking Academy. We believe in empowering the next generation of bankers and providing them with the resources necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global market. This contribution represents more than just financial support; it is an investment in the future of education, leadership, and community development. We look forward to seeing the remarkable achievements that will undoubtedly arise from this collaboration,” Narvaez said. In March of 2025, the Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation (RSTEF) presented a $250,000 gift in support of the Banking Academy at its RSTEF 2025 Awards Ceremony. RSTEF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development. It serves a seven-county region comprised of Willacy, Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Webb counties. It provides financial support to 501(c)3 nonprofits whose programs increase skilled employment and educational obtainment for area residents. Opportunities to support TAMIU initiatives, students, and programming can be explored further by contacting the University's Office of Institutional Advancement at 956.326.2178.
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