Kirstin Martinez has made a name for herself at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, taking every opportunity she’s found to get involved in her university: She is reaching out to new and current students as a Blue Coat Ambassador, and leading the way as the Vice President of the Student Government Association. Along the way, she’s…
For years, Thomas Reid has dedicated himself to a career in aviation. Flying first caught his attention in high school and led him to his current career as a military pilot in the US Army. Although he already has plenty of flying experience, Reid wants a Bachelor of Science Aviation Science – Professional Pilot, to expand…
Alumna Rachael Longoria is using her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to build a successful career as a therapist in Austin, while doing what she loves: helping people. Longoria enrolled in the clinical mental health program after seeing several people in her life deal with substance abuse. She was driven to help…
Teachers offer so much to the world. They shape the next generation, giving children essential tools and skills. Dedicating one’s life to this mission is no small decision. Even so, most echo the message of Bianca Chapman ‘17: “The kids are my why, all day, every day.” For a long time, Chapman had wanted to…
Economic, environmental and social demands have today’s businesses—large and small—reassessing their leadership needs. With a goal of sustainable profitability and growth in the face of these challenges, many businesses have adopted a new leadership paradigm, focusing on the common needs of people, the planet, and business profitability. Margarita Villarreal, a graduate of the Texas A&M…
You can learn a lot about someone from their background in an online meeting, even if they have empty walls and no furniture. For one Texas A&M University-Central Texas alumni who had just relocated to pursue a Ph.D., that empty background was the beginning of a new adventure. Curtis Keltner is a former A&M-Central Texas…
It’s a common story to hear at Texas A&M University-Central Texas: A high school graduate enlists in the military at a young age. Then, when they return home from service, they realize that they do not have the academic credentials to go into the traditional baccalaureate program they have their eyes on. For these people,…
For more than 75 years, the Fort Hood military base has had a unique relationship with the towns surrounding it. Together, they have created a community of people from all corners of the United States, brought together in service to the country and their fellow Americans. Like everyone else, veterans and service members arrive in…
Criminal Justice Alumna Jessica Frew finds her dream career as a corrections officer and returns to A&M-Central Texas this fall for a graduate degree in homeland security Jessica Frew, 36, Gatesville resident, has known more than a little adversity in her relatively young lifetime. Born in Kingman, Arizona, her mother moved their family to Killeen…
Taryn Rene McWhorter, 32, remembers a moment when, as a senior at A&M-Central Texas, adjunct professor, Jennifer Davis, reminded the aspiring teachers in her class to understand the importance of being ready for the classroom. “She told us that there would be a moment when we were finished with student teaching, and we would be…
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