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2Sep

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Finance, News, On Campus

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.

CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation

23Apr

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CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation

CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation By David PerezBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 23, 2025 TAMIU’s Police Department achieved recertification of its accreditation by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. This would be the second time for UPD, after receiving its first accreditation in 2021. The significance of the accreditation signifies that the agency follows sufficient law enforcement standards. TPCA sets a total of 173 standards to meet The Best Practices in Law Enforcement accreditation, which examines an agency’s protocols for use of force, protection of individual rights, pursuit, property and evidence management. The accreditation was administered on Feb. 6 and is effective for four years through 2029. Grisseth O...

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus

23Apr

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Civil Affairs, International Affairs, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus By Isabella Karyme EquivelBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, April 23, 2025 An array of protests against mass deportation and immigration policy opened the eyes of many. As a border city, Laredo is affected, and many in the city fear for their life and safety. Texas A&M International University’s chapter of the Phi Iota Alpha fraternity inspired a chain of organizations to participate in a rally to voice its concerns on immigration policies. It is the oldest Latino fraternity in the world, commonly known as Phiota/Phiotas. The current president of the TAMIU chapter is Rodolfo Rendon. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTAMIU students and Laredo community members protest against the reversal of DEI and the threat of mass de...

CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor

17Apr

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CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor

CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor By Marissa ContrerasEditor-in-ChiefPublished Wednesday, April 16, 2025 A once beloved campus professor now faces charges after allegedly distributing child pornography on the dark web, according to FBI and court records. Back on Dec. 1, Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga, 36, a former Texas A&M International University mariachi professor, had his home raided by the FBI, after receiving a tip about child pornography being distributed online with children as young as 6. File Photo | BridgeFormer faculty member and Mariachi director Carlos Castaneda speaks before a performance on campus in this April 6. 2024, file photo. The FBI received a tip about what appeared to be an older adult, who they identified as Le...

CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side

16Apr

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CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side

CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side TAMIU student speaks on alleged harassment, University court cases By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 [Editor’s Note: The Bridge was unaware until part way through the interview when student Edwin Torres admitted he was not allowed on campus by TAMIU’s University Police, due to a criminal-trespass warning, at the time of the Spring 2025 interview at The Bridge’s office, PLG 220. The Bridge attempted to interview Torres virtually, but he insisted on an in-person interview. The Bridge would also like to make it clear that our staff does not condone any form of harassment. If students believe they are being harassed, they should file an anonymous complaint on TAMIU’s online reporting system called Rep...

CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations

15Apr

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CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations

CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations By Alyssa MedinaAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 TAMIU alumnus Rolando Martinez recently received an appointment to oversee the campus mechanical and electrical equipment, the general upkeep of the HVAC. “When I graduated in 2018, I wanted to take the first opportunity that came along,” Martinez recalled. “My career took me to Dallas, San Antonio and now I’m back home.” Submitted PhotoTAMIU alumnus Rolando Martinez leads campus plant operations. After graduating from the software engineering program at Texas A&M International University, his career evolved over time from engineering at United Parcel Service to providing equipment maintenance for data centers at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. He pu...

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens

9Apr

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News, On Campus, Sports

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Wednesday, April 9, 2025 After five years of ongoing construction for the tennis courts, TAMIU welcomed the Laredo tennis courts on Thursday, Jan. 30. With the help of Texas A&M International University Athletics Director Griz Zimmermann, Laredo Tennis Association President Tina Treviño, Tennis Director Jaime Donjuan and many other supporting individuals, the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU came to life. For Zimmermann, with 12 years at TAMIU, this was an exciting development. Sean Jimenez | BridgeLaredo Tennis Association President Tina Treviño, left, reacts as she cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU on Jan. 30....

EDUCATION: New QEP introduces experiential learning in action

2Apr

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EDUCATION: New QEP introduces experiential learning in action

EDUCATION: New QEP introduces experiential learning in action By Alyssa MedinaBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Quality Enhancement Planning Director Cihtlalli G. Perez exhibits a new program for TAMIU’s accreditation process, which emphasizes experiential learning opportunities intended to enhance student learning. “A new QEP is selected every 10 years and the topic focuses on students’ success and the University decides this is what we’re investing in [for] the next 10 years,” Perez said. Daniel A. GonzalezLecturer The primary component of the plan goes through an accreditation process to provide hands-on learning and reflection opportunities to meet students’ fundamental need to expand practical skills. In 2022, institutional feedback from students and...

20Mar

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee meeting slated for March 25 to review preliminary budget

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee meeting slated for March 25 to review preliminary budget From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, March 20, 2025 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled a meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in Student Center Room 231 to discuss the review of its preliminary budget. 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.

4Dec

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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting to discuss its available funds

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting to discuss its available funds From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled a meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Student Center Room 231 to to discuss funds available in the SFAC's account. The meeting is open to the 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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