Texas A&M University-Kingsville College of Arts and Sciences

06/16/2026

In our ongoing effort to prioritize the safety of our campus community, Texas A&M University-Kingsville will observe a delayed opening today, Tuesday, June 16 due to inclement weather. The campus will resume normal operations beginning at 10 a.m. today.

Students with classes that begin prior to 10 a.m. should check their email and Blackboard for additional guidance from their instructors.

06/15/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Dr. Timothy Oblad 🎊

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book chapter by Dr. Marisol Loredo, Dr. Daniella G. Varela, and Dr. Timothy Oblad of Texas A&M University–Kingsville. The chapter, "Workplace Bullying in Higher Education: A Systemic Leadership and Organizational Challenge", examines workplace bullying as more than an interpersonal issue, reframing it as a systemic organizational concern rooted in institutional culture, leadership practices, and accountability structures.

The chapter outlines a significant negative relationship between workplace bullying and job satisfaction and research narratives about the profound personal and professional consequences of sustained bullying: emotional distress, isolation, diminished trust in leadership, and intentions to leave the profession. The chapter offers evidence-based recommendations for higher education leaders seeking to foster healthier and more ethical workplace cultures.

The complete book is scheduled for release at the end of summer 2026. We congratulate Drs. Loredo, Varela, and Oblad on this important scholarly contribution to the study of leadership and organizational effectiveness in higher education.

Chapter available online: https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1237138

06/15/2026

🚨Calling all Fall 2026 Freshmen!🚨

Tomorrow is our LAST HOGGIE DAYS (new student orientation) for the month of June. Make sure you sign up with your Family and we'll see you soon! https://www.tamuk.edu/hoggiedays/index.html

05/22/2026

Students: Please check out these important dates ✅

Make sure your favorite current Javelina is aware of the following dates for Summer I:
Friday, May 22: Financial Aid Disbursement
Tuesday, May 26: Payment Deadline at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27: Late Fees Charged at 8 a.m.
Thursday, May 28: Drop for Non Payment at 8 a.m.

05/21/2026

Annually, the College of Arts & Sciences recognizes faculty & staff for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the department, college and university.
During the last week of the spring semester, we had the privilege to celebrate eight individuals as the 2026 Faculty & Staff Award Recipients.

Please help us congratulate this year's honorees:

- William J. Hall Faculty Award - Dr. John Lopez, School of Music

- Olan Kruse Science Faculty Award - Dr. Fang He, Department of Biological & Health Sciences

- Dean’s Staff Excellence Award - April Galvan, Department of Clinical Health Sciences

- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching - Daniel Arias, Department of Mathematics

- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholarly & Creative Production - Dr. Liz Kim, Department of Art, Communication & Theatre

- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Scholarly & Creative Production -Dr. Jingbo Liu, Department of Chemistry

- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service - Dr. Michael Houf, Department of History, Political Science & Philosophy

- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Leadership - Kathy Pawelek, John E. Conner Museum

05/14/2026

On behalf of the College of Arts & Sciences, we hope you had a WONDERFUL Global Advising Week! 🥳

We are truly grateful for our advisors and everything they do to help our students and departments. 💙🐗💛

05/14/2026

Commencement Day is tomorrow! All live streams will be available at https://www.tamuk.edu/commencement 5 minutes before the ceremony time (refresh the webpage if you do not see it).

TAMUK Dick & Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Texas A&M University-Kingsville College of Business Administration, & Texas A&M University-Kingsville College of Education & Human Performance will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville College of Arts and Sciences will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering & Undergraduate Studies will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Comment below and we will do our best to get you the answer!

05/05/2026

Last week we hosted our Relaxation Station event 😎

Students had a chance to participate in:

🪑Chair stretches 🪑
🎨 Painting 🎨
🪢 Bracelet making 🧵
🌬️ Breathing exercises 🌬️
ℹ️Informational booths ℹ️

Many thanks to everyone who joined us, and congratulations to our prize winners!!

PEP Talk - Peer Educator Program

05/04/2026

Happy Global Advising Week 🌎 to our AMAZING advisors!!

We appreciate everything you do to help our students 🐗

💙Priscilla
💛Gina
💙Aaron
💛Taylor
💙Preston
💛Colleen
💙Josef
💛Klarissa
💙Jazmine
💛Melinda
💙Cristina
💛Melissa
💙Corrina
💛Kim
💙Tony

04/27/2026

Students: Join us for some FUN at our RELAXTION Station event 😊

🪑Chair stretches 🪑
🎨 Painting 🎨
🪢 Bracelet making 🧵
🌬️ Breathing exercises 🌬️
ℹ️Informational booths ℹ️

🗓️Date: Wednesday, April 29
⏰Time: 2pm
📍Location: Conner Museum (across the street from Manning Hall)

FREE:
Pizza 🍕
Refreshments 🧃
Supplies for Finals 📝

We will have door prizes as well 🎁

⭐️Event open to all students, faculty & staff ⭐️

PEP Talk - Peer Educator Program