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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.

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Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin

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Hey Dustdevils

I am pleased to share today’s TAMIU Trailblazer Weekly News Bulletin, Monday, April 13, 2026. View this week's Trailblazer Bulletin at go.tamiu.edu/bulletin.

Thank you to our students, faculty and staff members who attended last week’s Open Forums with candidates for the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. We appreciated your presence and support as we continue this process.

  • This week, TAMIU will host another series of Open Forums for candidates for the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The Open Forums will take place April 14 - 16 in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, room 101. All members of the University community, including alumni, are invited to attend.
Open Forum Schedule:
  • Javier “Jay” Zambrano, 2 – 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14
  • Cristian A. Murdock, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15
  • Amy Armstrong, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16
  • Each Open Forum will include a moderated Q&A session; questions must be submitted prior to each forum. To submit a question, visit: go.tamiu.edu/vpia-forum.
Additional News
  • Last week, we also celebrated the newly reimagined space at the TAMIU Skylab. Our thanks to A&M System Student Regent Jaquavous S. Doucette for joining us at this celebratory event, and spending time this week with members of the Student Government Association. Their work helped make this reimagined space possible, and I thank them for their efforts.
  • Registration for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2026 courses is now underway via Uconnect. To view your registration date, visit: go.tamiu.edu/registration.
  • The LEARN Expo, an opportunity to celebrate and showcase experiential learning activities on campus, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15. Members of the University community are encouraged to stop by and learn more about undergraduate research at TAMIU. Find out more at www.tamiu.edu/learnqep/expo.shtml.
  • Our IBC Bank & Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series features award-winning, New York Times journalist and global economics correspondent Peter S. Goodman. The lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom.

The University will celebrate its 30th Annual Western Hemispheric Trade Conference, happening April 15 – 17. The annual conference brings together academic researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss an array of topics affecting the Western Hemisphere in today’s global business world.

View the TAMIU Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin for more offerings and upcoming events.

Make it a great week, Dustdevils!

- Christopher Maynard, PhD
President

Texas A&M International University

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