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Dr. Christopher Mayard, Seventh Presdient, Texas A&M International University
Dr. Christopher Maynard
President, Texas A&M International University

Welcome to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), 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 55 years.

TAMIU is a nationally ranked and regionally focused university with a rich and proud history of delivering transformative educational opportunities that change the trajectory of our students, their families, and South Texas. The University combines an individualized educational experience with the resources of one of the world’s largest and most prestigious university systems, all located on a vibrant campus at an international crossroad for trade and culture. Our mission at TAMIU is straightforward yet powerful: to transform lives through higher education.

Whether you are a first-generation college student, a transfer student, an international student, or a working professional, TAMIU welcomes you. Our rich University community will provide the support and encouragement needed to ensure student success. This mission as a social catalyst empowers South Texas by connecting regional needs with national and global opportunities. For 55 years, TAMIU has powered the progress and prosperity of South Texas by providing a knowledgeable and skilled workforce to drive economic growth and expand opportunities.

Together with our community and industry partners, the University supports thousands of local jobs and creates bright paths for our students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. In this way, TAMIU is not just a place of learning, but an engine of opportunity for South Texas and beyond.

Over 9,000 students pursue their dreams of higher education at TAMIU. They are preparing to become entrepreneurs, teachers, and public servants who will lead the economic future of our region.

TAMIU students have something in common... they are ambitious. They want to go beyond and invest in their futures, and that growth mindset will ensure that they are successful now and throughout their lives.

The University must match that ambition, and so we continue to push our TAMIU community to do more, to go beyond. And while we celebrate our 55th anniversary, I cannot wait to see what the coming years will bring for TAMIU.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to growing our academic programs, strengthening workforce partnerships, and positioning TAMIU as a driving force for innovation, talent development, and economic opportunity in South Texas and beyond.

Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin

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I am pleased to share today’s TAMIU Trailblazer Weekly News Bulletin Monday, May 4, 2026. View this week's Trailblazer Bulletin at go.tamiu.edu/bulletin.

Finals Week starts this Tuesday, May 5. Dustdevils, we encourage you to stay focused, manage your time wisely and take care of your well-being as you finish the semester strong. We know that it can be a stressful time of year, but please remember that you would not have been admitted to this university unless we knew that you could be successful. All of the faculty and staff are cheering you on, so be confident and reach out for help when you need it. Our Spring Final Exam schedule is available at www.tamiu.edu/registrar/finalexamschedule.shtml.

Before your exams, we encourage you to join us at Late Night Breakfast this Monday, May 4, starting at 8 p.m. in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. TAMIU’s First Lady and I will be there to wish you well on your finals. We may even have a special guest server, so please come out and enjoy this TAMIU tradition. Fuel up before final exams and stop by for your maroon pancakes!

Our Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library will also offer extended hours of operation this coming week. View their schedule at tamiu.libcal.com/hours,

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies are less than two weeks away. Be sure to visit our Commencement website for more information on ceremony details, pre-Commencement festivities and more at www.tamiu.edu/commencement.

Remember: Registration for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2026 courses continues online via Uconnect. To learn more, visit go.tamiu.edu/registration.

Make it a great week, Dustdevils!

Christopher Maynard, PhD
President

Texas A&M International University

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