TAMIU Dustdevil Diversity & Inclusion

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - TAMIU continues its month-long observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Thu, 07 Oct 2021 - This is part of a series of interviews highlighting diversity at TAMIU. On the occasion of Hispanic Heritage Month, this interview features Nayeli López, Assistant Director, TAMIU Office of Student Orientation, Leadership and Engagement.
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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 - This is part of a series of interviews highlighting diversity at TAMIU. On the occasion of Hispanic Heritage Month, this interview features Dr. Fernando Quintana, Associate Professor of Biology.
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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 - TAMIU is continuing its month-long observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - TAMIIU has been selected as a lead institution representing Texas in the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education's Consortium for Research-Based and Equitable Assessments.
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Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - An academic paper authored by three TAMIU A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business doctoral students exploring critical determinants of death rates in pandemics such as COVID-19 has been published in the prestigious International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Thu, 09 Sep 2021 - TAMIU, one of the Top 10 Colleges with the Most Hispanic Students in the nation, is observing Hispanic Heritage Month with a full offering of engaging lectures, presentations, and activities.
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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 - The Consulate General of México and TAMIU have reaffirmed their continued support of the Institute of Mexicans in the Exterior (IME) BECAS Program at TAMIU.
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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - TAMIU recently received a grant totaling over $10,000 from Humanities Texas, including matching funds, to launch a virtual speaker series this Fall bridging diversity and inclusion topics with the Humanities.
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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - This is part of a series of interviews highlighting diversity at TAMIU. This interview features Tim Rubel, TAMIU Assistant Professor of Dance, who shares his international background, expertise and passion for Dance and Theatre and his thoughts on the importance of creating safe spaces for the LBGTQ+ community.
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Thu, 01 Jul 2021 - A project led by a TAMIU faculty member recently received a national award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), one of the most prestigious national professional associations in the Criminal Justice field.
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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 - If a student can take a courageous leap between two seemingly distinct academic paths like the Performing Arts and Science, it is TAMIU graduate Biology student David González, 30.
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Thu, 03 Jun 2021 - At TAMIU, female leadership is taking shape through the combined efforts of women leading campus-wide organizations, including the University's Faculty Senate, Staff Senate and Student Government Association.
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Wed, 26 May 2021 - In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, TAMIU will present a virtual panel discussion that addresses the recent surge in anti-Asian hate reports in the United States.
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Thu, 20 May 2021 - In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, TAMIU presented a virtual panel discussion featuring Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB) Tuesday, May 25 at 11 a.m.
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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - As today’s employers place a greater emphasis on the need for social justice awareness by prospective employees, TAMIU is helping to address this workplace demand through its Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) minor.
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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 - TAMIU will join Laredo physician Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa and Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina at a virtually streamed awards ceremony recognizing the recipients of the second annual Webb County LULAC annual Orgullo Latino Legacy Award Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - This is part of a series of interviews highlighting diversity at TAMIU. On the occasion of Women’s History Month, this interview features Lorissa Cortez, TAMIU director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - Becoming a university dean means guiding one of its colleges or schools: providing leadership to multiple department faculty and students alike, while liaising with senior management. It’s not an easy feat, but a local group of women has made personal sacrifices and broken career barriers to do so.
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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 - Native American nations and communities that exist on opposite sides of borders will be the focus of the next installment of TAMIU's “Bringing the University to You” virtual lecture series Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - The Texas A&M System has named TAMIU associate director of Marketing Mika Akikuni one of 11 faculty and professional honorees recognized within the A&MSystem at its Second Annual Chancellor’s Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards Ceremony.
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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - TAMIU will launch a new, interactive, four-part virtual lecture series featuring topics related to Borders.
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Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - TAMIU will kick off its observance of African American History Month in February with two live, interactive and virtual tours of historical and contemporary sites in Africa.
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Wed, 13 Jan 2021 - TAMIU offices and the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library close Monday, Jan. 18 in a State-authorized observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2020 - TAMIU will present the next installment of its 2020-2021 International Leadership Series featuring Huwe Burton, an exonerated innocent man and beneficiary of the Innocence Project , Friday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in a virtual event.
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Thu, 22 Oct 2020 - This is part of a series highlighting diversity and inclusion at TAMIU. On the occasion of Hispanic Heritage Month, this interview features Dr. Aaron Olivas, TAMIU associate professor of History.
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Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - The TAMIU-LBV Literacy Partnership received a generous donation of $2,000 recently from Laredo’s League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 7 in support of literacy tutoring services provided to students whose first language is Spanish.
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Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - This is part of a series highlighting diversity and inclusion at TAMIU. On the occasion of Hispanic Heritage Month, this interview features Diana Carolina Valdez, TAMIU associate director, Office of International Engagement.
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Thu, 08 Oct 2020 - TAMIU's Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Special Collections and Archives hosted a virtual presentation and retelling of the famous story of “La Llorona” Thursday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m.
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Thu, 08 Oct 2020 - TAMIU will observe LGBTQ+ History Month and contributions of LGBTQ+ members to the history, culture and achievements of the United States with virtual and in-person activities throughout the month of October.
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Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - The spread of racial diversity across the United States and its implication for the 2020 presidential election will be explored online during the next installation of the TAMIU IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2020-2021 Keynote Speaker Series Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m.
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Thu, 24 Sep 2020 - A new lecture series designed to engage the South Texas community in meaningful discussions about the idea of liberation begins Thursday, Oct. 1.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - Consul General of México in Laredo Juan Carlos Mendoza Sánchez and TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz signed a Memorandum of Understanding affirming their commitment to the IME-BECAS Program.
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Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - TAMIU continues its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Thu, 10 Sep 2020 - TAMIU, one of the Top 10 Colleges with the Most Hispanic Students in the nation, proudly kicks off its observance of Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6-8 p.m. with a Facebook LIVE stream of El Grito.
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Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - TAMIU's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is affirmed by the launch of a new Diversity and Inclusion website that captures the multifaceted and multicultural aspects of the University community.
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Thu, 20 Aug 2020 - TAMIU graduate students’ dedication and effort studying the effects of psychoeducational groups on Latinos recently earned them recognition by a prestigious scientific and professional organization.
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Wed, 08 Jul 2020 - A native Laredoan, Dr. Guillermo González, is TAMIU's new Director of Student Counseling and Disability Services.
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Fri, 05 Jun 2020 - STEM Initiatives at TAMIU have just been awarded a National Science Foundation Grant f $1.6+ Million.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 - The Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, the System's Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and TAMIU President Pablo Arenaz share their thoughts on the tragic death of George Floyd.
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Mon, 02 Mar 2020 - One of TAMIU's longtime friends and partners, Renato Ramírez, will be honored at the Sixth Annual International Mariachi Festival Concert dedicated to him.
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Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - STEM research at TAMIU just got a massive shot in the arm with funding totaling over $300,000 from DoD.
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Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - Students will take part in an array of educational activities highlighting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields at TAMIU as part of the 11th Annual STEM Alliance Week, Feb. 24 - 29.   
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Thu, 23 Jan 2020 - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Laredo Sector Border Patrol, Laredo Port of Entry and Office of Chief Counsel, together with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will celebrate National African American Heritage Month with a special ceremony Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in TAMIU’s Student Center Auditorium.
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