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CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border

25Nov

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CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border

CAMPUS: TAMIU study highlights hurdles for electric tractor-trailers at border By Ivana RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 The future of cross-border trade at the world’s busiest land port could depend on how quickly the transportation industry transitions to cleaner vehicles, but experts say significant obstacles stand in the way. Texas A&M International University’s Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development Director Daniel Covarrubias said research on the transition to zero-emission transportation shows both opportunities and barriers. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTractor-trailers drive by the Mile 13 marker on Interstate 35 in Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2025. “Electric vehicles are zero emission, natural gas tractor-trailers ...

25Nov

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CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event

CAMPUS: CAB hosts El Mercadito event By Chris AguilarBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 Setting up their booths to showcase unique products, local entrepreneurs and vendors sold items to students during the El Mercadito event. Hosted by the Texas A&M International University Campus Activities Board, the event featured a wide variety of goods, ranging from jewelry, custom-made clothing, scented candles, collectible toys and more. Held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, the vendors peddled their wares inside the Student Center rotunda. The market drew in curious students who discovered the event while passing through the building on their way for lunch or a study break. Many, like TAMIU student Hailey Gonzalez, were pleasantly surprised to find a pop-up filled with local...

CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners

25Nov

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CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners

CAMPUS: QuickBooks, other courses empower small-business owners By Fendie SantosBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 South Texas small-business owners seized opportunities to reshape their finances as Texas A&M International University’s Small Business Development Center rolled out its latest QuickBooks Online course. The center offered its most recent online session for the series on Thursday, Nov. 13. The Small Business Development Center hosted evening classes from 6 to 8 p.m. in November. The schedule included Managing Cash Flow and the webinar Leadership Through Innovation on Tuesday, Nov. 4; Being Global on Wednesday, Nov. 5; Human Resources Policies and Issues on Thursday, Nov. 6; Show Me the Money: Financing Options for Small Business on Tuesday, ...

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions

25Nov

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CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions

CAMPUS: Some students struggle with Books IncludED questions By Raul GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 One decision some students make is rather to stay with the Books IncludED program or to opt-out. Texas A&M International University offers the Books IncludED program with the intent to make it easier for students to prepare for classes each semester with their books in-hand on the first day. Students have different outlooks on the program. It may help reduce the stress of shopping for books, but at a potential cost of up to $594 for 18 credit hours, it may cost more than some students’ actual book costs for the semester. When students register, the system automatically enrolls them into TAMIU Books IncludED. Leonardo Martinez | BridgeSenior ...

CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students

21Nov

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CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students

CAMPUS: Alumni scholarships ease up bills, free up study time for students By Alejandro GarzaBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Two Texas A&M International University seniors were among the 10 recipients of TAMIU Alumni Association scholarships. These funds cut bills and stress this Fall, helping the students study more and work less. The association announced the scholarship awards on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at an Alumni Award Ceremony. One recipient was senior Leslie Sanchez, who said she received the notification early during the day after weeks of constantly checking the scholarship portal. “I had just woken up and finally saw, ‘Congratulations,’” Sánchez said. “I was so happy.” Courtesy Office of Alumni RelationsRecipients pose for a photo du...

29Oct

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for Nov. 4 for budget review

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for Nov. 4 for budget review From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee slated a meeting for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Student Center Room 230 for a budget review and to discuss its funds. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the TAMIU administration on the type, amount and expenditures of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees. Interested persons may contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement via email at engage@tamiu.edu for additional information.

9Oct

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee sets meeting for Oct. 21 for budget review, discussion on SFAC funds

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee sets meeting for Oct. 21 for budget review, discussion on SFAC funds From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled a meeting for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center Room 116 for a budget review and a discussion on SFAC funds. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the TAMIU administration on the type, amount and expenditures of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees. Interested persons may contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement via email at engage@tamiu.edu for additional information.

NEWS: New building, expansion move toward completion

9Oct

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NEWS: New building, expansion move toward completion

NEWS: New building, expansion move toward completion By Juan Miguel MartinezBridge Contributing WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 Approaching an expected completion date of Spring 2026, TAMIU’s current building construction phase is nearly at an end. The new infrastructure for the 300-acre campus includes the Health Sciences Education and Research Center and an expansion to the Western Hemispheric Trade Center. Formally announced during an April 5, 2024, groundbreaking with a total two-project budget of $71.2 million, partially funded through the Capital Construction Assistance Project, construction has continued for the past year or so on both Texas A&M International University buildings. Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration Trevor Liddle said the comp...

18Sep

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee sets meeting for Sept. 23 for referendum discussion

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee sets meeting for Sept. 23 for referendum discussion From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Student Center Room 224 for a referendum discussion. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the administration on the type, amount and expenditure of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees.

2Sep

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee slates meeting for Sept. 17 for charge review, initial considerations

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee slates meeting for Sept. 17 for charge review, initial considerations From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025Updated Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 [Corrected information about the purpose of the meeting.] TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled its first meeting of the semester for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Student Center Room 230 to discuss the charge review and initial considerations in its account. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the administration on the type, amount and expenditure of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees.

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