TAMIU Banking Academy Receives $25,000 Gift from Texas Bankers Association
The Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Banking Academy has received a $25,000 gift from the Texas Bankers Association (TBA) to expand student professional development, experiential learning, and industry engagement opportunities.
Presented by Chris Furlow, TBA President and CEO, and Brent Cox, TBA Vice President of Member Relations, the gift reflects the Texas Bankers Association's continued commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in South Texas through its partnership with the TAMIU Banking Academy.
Following the Academy's recent visit to TBA headquarters, Cox, who serves on the Banking Academy Advisory Council, praised the students.
"They impressed us with their curiosity, preparation, professional attire and demeanor, and genuine enthusiasm for pursuing leadership roles in banking," he aid.
Dr. Luis A. Perez-Batres, Dean of TAMIU's A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, said, "We are grateful to the Texas Bankers Association for this investment and its partnership with the TAMIU Banking Academy. Together, we are developing the next generation of banking leaders who will contribute to the economic vitality of South Texas and beyond."
Housed within the Sanchez School, the TAMIU Banking Academy prepares students for careers in banking and financial services through rigorous academic preparation and experiential learning. During the 2025–2026 academic year, Banking Academy students participated in a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including the Texas Bankers Association Annual Convention in Dallas, guest presentations by more than a dozen banking executives in Sanchez School classrooms, professional networking events, and a signature banking panel hosted in partnership with Opera San Antonio, illustrating the intersection of business, leadership, and the arts.
To learn more about the TAMIU Banking Academy, contact Leonela Preciado, Banking Academy Program Manager, at 956.326.2502 or leonela.preciado@tamiu.edu.
Registration for Summer and Fall 2026 classes at TAMIU is underway online via Uconnect. To learn more about TAMIU's registration processes, visit the dedicated Registration Hub at go.tamiu.edu/registration.
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