A Winter Warriorland
Much to of the surprise of many, the region was blanketed with snow in early January. The A&M-Central Texas campus looked beautiful covered in white. View more snowy pictures here: http://ow.ly/XRRf50D4KI7.
Growing and Reaching Milestones
After a community-wide naming contest, our new mascot, Pathfinder, was unveiled in December. A #TAMUCT Pathfinder is a leader who goes ahead to discover and show the way to others. This new name and mascot is a perfect representation of our Warriors!
A&M-Central Texas achieved designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution from the Department of Education, exceeding the threshold of 25% Hispanic enrollment. This designation opens federal funding opportunities focused on expanding educational opportunities, including post-baccalaureate degrees, for Hispanic and low-income students.
The Texas State Legislature passed SB52 and SB8, which will give A&M-Central Texas $45 million to build a Centralized Operational Reliability and Efficiency (CORE) facility. CORE will serve as the essential backbone and hub for current facilities and for future campus development. The new facility will also house base operations for the University Police Department, an Emergency Operations Center and other CORE operations.
Increasing Academic Offerings
The university added two new degrees this year, Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Psychology.
The BS Anthropology at A&M-Central Texas is a generalist degree, giving students foundations in Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeology. Students may choose to specialize in a certain area through course electives.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Psychology prepares students who have earned technical, vocational, or military education to advance in their careers and to pursue graduate study in psychology and related fields.
Fostering Research and Innovation
September 1: University Research Park and Innovation District Summit
A&M-Central Texas partnered with the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce to host the University Research Park & Innovation District Summit. Researchers and industry and community members attended the event and heard from experts who discussed the benefits of a research park and a need for one in the area.
November 10: Trideum Corporation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Trideum Corporation cut the ribbon to its on-campus office, becoming the second addition to the proposed University Research Park. In attendance were Trideum President and COO Favio Lopez, Trideum CEO Van Sullivan, Congressman John Carter, and A&M-Central Texas President Dr. Marc Nigliazzo.
The addition of Trideum Corporation advances the exploration and development of mutually beneficial relationships between academia, government, and industry - including joint technology developments, potential internships, and research partnerships.
Expanding Community College Partnerships
January 11: Austin Community College District Letter of Intent Signing
A&M-Central Texas and Austin Community College District signed a letter of intent to develop academic pathways for programs in the College of Business Administration at A&M-Central Texas, which will allow ACC students to transfer with minimal to no loss of credit and benefit from the affordability and quality of both institutions.
April 6: Lone Star Consortium Signing
Leaders from Texas A&M University-Central Texas and Lone Star College signed an articulation agreement that will help students transfer between institutions easily and complete their degrees affordably. The agreement marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to establish program pathways for Lone Star College students.
Creating Leaders and Brighter Futures
Graduation
Over 700 Warriors graduated this year!
ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
A total of 19 cadets, 17 in the Spring and two in the Fall, commissioned into the US Army as Second Lieutenants.
Campus Events
October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
The university closed out Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration filled with food, music, and dancing.
During Student Success Week, students were able to relax and unwind during midterms with the help of therapy dogs from Pet Partners.
October 29: Halloween at #TAMUCT
This fa-boo-lous event organized by the University Police Department, Student Government Association and Campus Recreation featured a drive-thru trunk or treat and a haunted hayride.
November 5: Catch My Vibe Event
The Student Wellness and Counseling Center hosted a community resource event for Warriors that featured food trucks, a live band, activities and games, and health and wellness businesses.
