Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin

Good Afternoon Dustdevils,

I am pleased to share today’s Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin for Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

Fall has arrived with a hint of cooler temperatures today and an elevated appreciation for hot chocolate and coffee.

Last week, we welcomed friends from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation who provided a generous gift of over $56,000 to help TAMIU Engineering students forge the future of South Texas through access to specialized, high-performance laptop and robotic training kits. We thank CenterPoint’s vice president for Community Relations, June Deadrick, and our trusted partner and gift steward, the TAMIU Alumni Association, represented by David Vasquez, president-elect.

We also held a successful launch for our Masters of Science in System Engineering, scheduled to begin Fall 2026. By introducing advanced engineering studies to our campus, we are not only expanding academic horizons...we are fueling the future of South Texas with innovation, opportunity, and leadership.

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week at TAMIU and we proudly address the need for Nurse Practitioners with degree programs that prepare Registered Nurses for advanced practice as Family Nurse Practitioners and post-master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. TAMIU nurses play a critical role in healthcare delivery here and beyond.

Adding to celebrations this week: Veteran’s Week and International Education Week. Details follow.

Kudos to Adalberto González, a junior political science major and current 2025 – 2026 president of the TAMIU Student Government Association, who was chosen to participate in the 2025 World Affairs Councils of America Student Scholars Program and National Conference, happening in Washington, D.C.

Please join and participate in the broad spectrum of activities and opportunities here for you.

THIS WEEK:

Monday - Tuesday, Nov. 10 – 11 – Shakespeare is back on campus with our TAMIU Shakespeare Mini Festfeaturing Texas Shakespeare Festival performances. Catch free, live theatre on campus with Monday’s “Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits” and Tuesday’s “Julius Caesar” at 7 p.m. in the CFPA Theatre. A special Friday, Nov. 14 panel discussion by the Borderlands Shakespeare Collectiva and free screening of the 1996 film “Romeo and Juliet,” is at the Alamo Drafthouse. Find out more here.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 -- The IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2025-2026 Keynote Speaker Series is at 6 p.m. in the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom featuring Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera presenting her lecture “U.S.–México Border Security Risks Today: A ‘New Generation’ of Criminal Networks.”

COMING UP:

Monday, Nov. 17 – Hear fellow students share what experiential learning (EL) means to them at the LEARN Expo from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom. Follow @txamiu social media to take part in an owl-themed scavenger hunt celebrating Ernie the Owl, the University’s QEP symbol, now available as a commemorative, collectible owl.

Registration for Wintermester and Spring 2026 is now underway.

Engage yourself in this intriguing array of activities, events, and initiatives brought to you by TAMIU Colleges/Schools and Departments. Be part of the TAMIU Experience!

If you see me around campus, please introduce yourself...and I’m always up for a selfie with @txamiuprez

Let’s Go Dustdevils!

Dr. Christopher Maynard | President