Texas A&M University Texarkana Alumni Association

10/02/2026

We invite you to join us Friday, October 2 as we dedicate the spectacular James C. Morriss Business, Engineering, and Technology Building. Tour the state-of-the-art facility and hear from several members of the Morriss family as well as from Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar.

We hope to see you there!

09/26/2026

Congratulations to Eagle alum, TTFD Fire Chief Chris Black, on being named Fire Chief of the Year at last week’s KSLA First Responder of the Year Banquet! 👏🏼

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Congratulations to TTFD Fire Chief Chris Black. Last week he was awarded Fire Chief of the year at the KSLA First Responder of the Year banquet.

09/24/2026

Congratulations to two of our alumni, Liliana Luna and Elodia Witterstaeter, on being appointed to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association!

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09/24/2026

From the soccer field to the field of electrical engineering, with the FIFA World Cup field in between, A&M Texarkana alumna Sofia Reyes is “kickin’ it” in the real world!

After earning her degree through A&M Texarkana’s Maxell, Ltd. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program, Sofia is putting her education to work while continuing to pursue opportunities that take her far beyond the classroom.

Read Sofia’s story: https://tamut.edu/stories/sofia-reyes.html

09/16/2026

“When you’re doing your best, you’re doing good.”

For A&M Texarkana alumna Sharda James, those words have followed her from the classroom to the newsroom.

Now a reporter for the Texarkana Gazette, Sharda tells the stories of her community while carrying with her the relationships, encouragement, and experiences that helped shape her as a mass communication student.

Read Sharda’s story and see how her time at A&M Texarkana helped prepare her for a career built around people, trust, and storytelling. https://tamut.edu/stories/sharda-james.html

09/02/2026

We’re excited to celebrate 11 Texas A&M University Texarkana alumni who were featured in Four States Living Magazine’s 40 Under 40!

These alumni are doing remarkable things in our community and beyond, and it’s always special to see the accomplishments of our graduates recognized.

We’re also proud to see two of our Alumni Association board members, Michala Beck and Will Humphrey, included among this year’s honorees!

Help us congratulate:

Michala Beck
Holly Dickeson
Paige Godfrey
Nick Graves
Jade Harris
Kelli House
Kendal Howe
Will Humphrey
Andrea Kelley
Ronald Makaramba
Casey Purifoy

Congratulations to all on this well-deserved recognition!👏

Read the full Four States Living Magazine 40 Under 40 issue: https://issuu.com/fourstatesliving/docs/four_states_living_magazine_september_2026

08/17/2026

"It's okay to not know."

That's the message A&M Texarkana alumna Emma Beck now shares with her students—and herself.

As she begins another school year, Emma reflects on the experiences that shaped her as both a teacher and a person, reminding us that strength often grows in the moments we least expect.

Read her story: https://tamut.edu/stories/emma-beck.html

08/10/2026

06/01/2026

From baseball practices and nursing clinicals to careers rooted in service and leadership, Chase and Caroline Beebe are building a life and investing in a community they love.
https://www.tamut.edu/stories/chase-and-caroline-beebe.html