a message from the vice president
of institutional advancement
Welcome to the Division of Institutional Advancement at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU).
TAMIU is a University defined by extraordinary students, dedicated faculty and staff, a rich history, and a deep commitment to the future of Laredo, South Texas, and Texas.
At the heart of everything we do are three priorities: student success, faculty excellence, and the enhancement of the resources and facilities that strengthen our University and move Laredo, South Texas, and Texas forward.
Every student who comes to TAMIU brings tremendous talent, ambition, and promise. Our responsibility is to provide the opportunities, resources, and experiences that help them succeed in the classroom, in their professional careers, and in their communities. At the same time, we are committed to supporting the exceptional faculty whose teaching, scholarship, research, and mentorship inspire our students, expand knowledge, and strengthen the communities we serve.
Institutional Advancement helps turn that commitment into opportunity. We connect the generosity and passion of our alumni, donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners with the people, programs, and priorities that move TAMIU forward.
Through scholarships and student support, faculty and academic excellence, athletics, research, facilities, and innovative initiatives, philanthropy provides the margin of excellence that allows our University to reach higher.
Equally important to our mission are Marketing and Communications which help tell TAMIU's compelling story and strengthen the University's visibility, reputation, and reach. Through strategic communications, creative storytelling, media relations, marketing, digital engagement, and our web presence, we showcase the remarkable achievements of our students, faculty, alumni, and University community. Together, these efforts ensure that TAMIU's story, impact, and opportunities are shared powerfully with Laredo, South Texas, Texas, and audiences beyond our region.
This is an exciting time at Texas A&M International University. As Laredo and South Texas continue to grow in importance to our state, nation, and world, TAMIU has an increasingly important role to play. Together, we can prepare the next generation of leaders, support outstanding faculty, expand opportunity, fuel innovation, and ensure that our University continues to be a powerful force for educational, economic, and community advancement.
I invite you to join us as we invest in student success, champion faculty excellence, tell the remarkable TAMIU story, and strengthen a University that moves Laredo, South Texas, and Texas forward.
Sincerely,
Javier "Jay" L. Zambrano
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Email: j.zambrano@tamiu.edu
Phone: 956.326.2178
Office of Institutional Advancement
956.326.GIVE (4483)
gobeyond@tamiu.edu
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