TAMUK Hosts Jerome Tymrak Memorial Ag Mech Show
This is the College of Agriculture’s 12th year hosting the show, but the first with the name honoring Jerome Tymrak, a two-time alumnus and a longtime professor in the College of Agriculture who passed away in 2020.
Texas A&M Vashisht College of Medicine launches Rural Campus–Kingsville
The rural campus builds on the Vashisht College of Medicine’s existing footprint across Texas, giving students interested in practicing rural medicine a dedicated location to hone those skills and support rural populations during their clinical years.
TAMUK Welcomes Regional Leaders for Caring Campus Convening
The goal of the meeting was to collaborate and discuss how to create a caring campus region of institutions that make pathways to seamless transitions for students going from a college to a university.
TAMUK Hosts FFA Area X’s First Forage and Cotton CDE Event
While the FFA holds Forage and Cotton CDEs annually, this is the first time South Texas’ Area X has held its own for South Texas Schools.
TAMUK to Hosts Area X Applied Agriculture Engineering Contest
The competition consisted of four-person teams competing in welding, oxygen acetylene cutting, blueprint layout and a 100-point test that covered subjects such as welding theory to material costs.
Student Leader First to Study Space, Aeronautical Engineering at TAMUK
John-Ryan C. Lawrence becomes the first student to pursue Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s new master’s degree in space and aeronautical engineering.
Future Teacher Qualify for National Competition
This year marked a record-breaking 2,520 contest entries. The students prepared their entries beforehand and brought the finished product to the conference for judging.
Local Colleges sign MOU to Establish Javelina Engineering Academies
Students pursuing engineering degrees and enrolled in the JAE will have expanded educational opportunities.
TAMUK Hosts Second Regional Rural Med Camp
The two-day camp is part of the TAMU–College of Medicine Rural Medicine K-12 Outreach Program.
TAMUK A.C.T Department Host Alumni Art Exhibit
There will be 31 pieces by 22 artists in the alumni exhibition and silent auction, and the works range from ceramics and prints to jewelry and paintings.
MHM Backs Community Exercise Outreach for Second Year in a Row
The grant will help fund a program that both connects with the rural community and help students earn valuable experience.
Vita Free Tax Service 2026
Tax preparation services are free for taxpayers with a household income under $67K.
Dr. Janzen selected for AASCU’s Department Chair Leadership Institute
Janzen was one of 37 higher education leaders to participate in the DCLI after receiving nomination support from TAMUK’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Doctoral Student, Amberly Zaragoza, Wins First at National Research Meeting
Zaragoza worked on this research while still a master’s student at TAMUK. She graduated and is now in the doctoral program at Texas Tech.
Texas A&M University System Approve Dr. David Ramirez as Regents Professor
Texas A&M University System has approved the designation of 17 faculty members as Regents Professors and 13 agency service, extension and research professionals as Regents Fellows.
First Alice CMA Cohort Recognized by Jim Wells County Commissioner’s Court
The 10-person cohort were given their certificates of completion and recognized by Jim Wells County Judge Pete Trevino.
Lyte Fiber Donates $2K to Toys for Tots
Lyte Fiber’s donations and all other proceeds will go towards serving the economically disadvantaged children in Kleberg and Kenedy county, as well as the City of Bishop this holiday season.
Javelina Skill Trades Academy Impacting Lives
At the Javelina Skilled Trades Academy, the Tunchez father-son duo are getting opportunities as both are enrolled in its 15-week National Center for Construction Education & Research.
TAMUK Accepts Largest Gift Donation in the University’s History
Texas A&M University-Kingsville has announced a landmark $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
TAMUK Dedicates Music Building in Honor of Dr. Steven H. Tallant
Tallant served as the 19th TAMUK president from 2008 through 2019, during which time he was instrumental in obtaining approval for the $60 million Music Education complex.