Welcome

Welcome to Texas A&M International University, a proud Member of The Texas A&M University System. Our campus is one of the State’s fastest-growing institutions of higher education and has been a vibrant part of South Texas’ dynamic growth and vitality for over 46 years.

Our 300-acre campus is a regional University of choice that is truly international in scope. Our energies are focused on three core outcomes for all students: an international experience anchored by language mastery and cultural expansion; the honing of leadership skills tightly linked to career success, and the fostering of a lifelong health and wellness plan.

Here at TAMIU, you’ll find an insightful array of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs lead by a gifted faculty on a campus that eagerly embraces current/emerging information technologies to fuel your discovery. Here, you truly discover the “International U” in you.

You’ll also find a diverse spectrum of student support programs, cultural and sports activities, and an engaging student life featuring over 90 student clubs and organizations.

On behalf of Texas A&M International University, The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents and the faculty, staff and administration of our University, I invite you to explore your University, its programs and services via tamiu.edu.

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Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin

Good Afternoon Dustdevils,

I am pleased to share today’s Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin for Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

Last week, I was honored to accept on behalf of the University an Economic Development Industry Award from the Laredo Economic Development Corporation recognizing TAMIU’s transformational role in bettering the lives of its graduates and its overall economic impact on the City of Laredo. We were joined by fellow Award recipient former Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, who was recognized for his model-setting service to Texas and TAMIU.

We also recognized the impact of our Master of Public Administration program and marked the program’s 25^th Anniversary with a special reception for program alumni, faculty, and students.

The Week Ahead:

We’ve got a busy week ahead...it’s time for Maroon Madness, our cherished traditional launch of the basketball season at TAMIU happening Tuesday. Free and open to the public, it begins with Pre-Madness at 5:30 p.m. outside the Kinesiology Convocation Building (KCB). Food will be provided by Aramark and activities hosted by TAMIU student organizations and Dustdevil Athletics teams while DJ Cynthia spins Pre-Madness sounds.

The full-on Maroon Madness experience begins at 7:30 p.m. The first 1,300 guests receive free T-shirts and tickets for prize opportunities, including a chance for free tuition.

Learn about the Rec Fee Referendum at an Information Session Thursday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. in the Student Center Rotunda. Voting is Tuesday, Oct. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 30.

On Friday, “Bloom,” an exhibition of the colorful works of artist Carlos Rosales-Silva, will blossom at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Gallery with an opening reception from 6 – 9 p.m. It includes a performance by TAMIU Dance students inspired by Rosales-Silva’s artworks. The reception is free of charge and open to all.

On Saturday, some 450+ volunteers from TAMIU and Laredo College will roll up their sleeves and create a lasting impact on Laredo during Make a Difference Day 2025 from 7 a.m. to noon. The community-wide initiative focuses on improving and beautifying public spaces across Laredo.

Did you know our students’ research goes global? TAMIU Criminal Justice Ph.D. students presented their research findings at the annual European Society of Criminology meeting held in Athens, Greece. Find out more.

Next week:

The Office of International Experiences will host a Dia De Los Muertos Altar in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center lobby Oct. 27 – 31. Students, faculty, and staff can place photos of loved ones on the Altar. For more, reach out at international @tamiu.edu.

The IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom features Jason Marczak, an expert on U.S.-Latin American relations, presenting a lecture titled “A Turning Point in the U.S.–Latin America Relationship: What Might Be on the Horizon?” It is free and open to the public.

Halloween Fest returns Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. on the ZSC Green. This popular event is free and open to the public. TAMIU’s SOLE and Campus Activities Board are offering a haunted house, games, food, fun, a pumpkin patch, and Halloween costume contest as well.

This boundless array of activities, events, and initiatives continues to highlight the transformative University experience TAMIU offers all. Be part of the experience!

Here’s to a great week ahead. If you see me around campus, please introduce yourself. I’m always up for a selfie with @txamiuprez

Let’s Go Dustdevils!

Dr. Christopher Maynard | President