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Buffs turn passions into businesses

Buffs turn passions into businesses

Jade Ramos, Contributor December 13, 2024

At West Texas A&M University, while students balance classes, assignments and their social lives, a new trend is emerging: student entrepreneurship. Young innovators are not just attending lectures...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Lance Kieth

Ask the Professor: Dr. Lance Kieth

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2024

Dr. Lance Kieth is the associate dean of the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, as well as a professor of agricultural education at West Texas A&M University. Kieth has been...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Li Chen

Red Tran, Video/Audio Editor December 5, 2024

Dr. Li Chen, Associate Professor of Media Communication, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in 2016. Chen received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Fudan University in Shanghai,...

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Más allá de la Ingeniería Civil con Armando Saavedra : Superando Retos y Buscando Inspiración

Más allá de la Ingeniería Civil con Armando Saavedra : Superando Retos y Buscando Inspiración

Bradley Pollock, Bilingual Multimedia Reporter November 21, 2024

Armando Saavedra es estudiante de ingeniería civil en la Universidad de West Texas A&M. Originario de Amarillo, ha tenido un recorrido académico lleno de cambios que finalmente la llevaron a encontrar...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Chasely Matmanivong

Red Tran, Video/Audio Editor November 15, 2024

Chasely Matmanivong, an instructor of art, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in the spring of 2024. Originally from Alabama, Matmanivong obtained a double bachelor in fine arts and literature...

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Osborn shared his experiences while serving in the U.S. Army during 9/11, being deployed to Iraq during a turbulent time and how he and his team helped the Iraqi farmers.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran Story of Ben Osborn

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 14, 2024

Ben Osborn is a general studies major at West Texas A&M University and served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2005. After 23 years, Osborn returned to WT to finish school and is set to graduate next...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Trisha Brown

Ask the Professor: Dr. Trisha Brown

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

Dr. Trisha Brown is an assistant professor of sports and exercise science for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. Brown began her career as a grade school teacher,...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Marisa Crisostomo

Ask the Professor: Dr. Marisa Crisostomo

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2024

Dr. Marisa Crisostomo is a clinical assistant professor of decision management for the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. Crisostomo received a bachelor’s...

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Retana shares his experience in the Military and his journey to WT.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran Story of Jesus Retana

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 31, 2024

Jesus Retana is a sophomore at West Texas A&M University studying Electrical Engineering. Retana served our country in the United States Marine Corps from the years 2018 to 2023 as an Avionics Technician...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi

Red Tran, Video/Audio Editor October 30, 2024

Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi, professor of music, joined the School of Music at West Texas A&M University in 2009 and teaches applied horn lessons and instrumental conducting. Originally from Italy, Manfredi...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Holly Jeffreys

Ask the Professor: Dr. Holly Jeffreys

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

Dr. Holly Jeffreys is the dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. Jeffreys has worked both in the classroom and out in the nursing field, and she utilizes...

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La Vida Estudiantil con Jacob Lara: Cultivando Conocimientos y Conexiones

La Vida Estudiantil con Jacob Lara: Cultivando Conocimientos y Conexiones

Bradley Pollock, Bilingual Multimedia Reporter October 24, 2024

Jacob Lara es un estudiante de primer año en la Universidad de West Texas A&M, donde se especializa en agricultura. Originario de Houston,Lara ha estado ligado al mundo agrícola desde temprana edad,...

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