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Simon Leech, center, president of St. Helens Outreach, and WT Alumni Association Executive Director Ronnie Hall, left, and Assistant Director Abby Waters hope that the community will help fill the shelves at The Market on Tierra Blanca during a holiday food drive.

WT Alumni Association to Launch Student Food Drive for the Holidays

Chip Chandler December 6, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University alumni and the community can do their part to combat food insecurity among WT students. The WT Alumni Association’s holiday food drive will run Dec....

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Dr. Ming Xie, left, and Dr. Li Chen recently won a national grant to study refugee populations and their preparedness for disasters.

WT Researchers Win National Grant to Research Panhandle Refugee Population

Chip Chandler December 5, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Two West Texas A&M University professors are continuing their research into the refugee population of the Texas Panhandle, thanks to a nearly $30,000 grant. Ten teams were awarded...

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Dairy Cattle Production Specialist Joins VERO Faculty at WT

Dairy Cattle Production Specialist Joins VERO Faculty at WT

Courtney Price and VERO December 1, 2023

Many people who work in the agriculture industry have a farming background; others find their way to this community through their love for animals, science, or, sometimes, both. Despite growing up in...

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West Texas A&M University seniors Ashlyn Henslee, from left, Madison Harmon and Logan Pinter will be recognized at a Nov. 30 reception for graduating seniors from the Attebury Honors Program.

WT Attebury Honors Graduating Seniors to Be Honored at Nov. 30 Reception

Chip Chandler November 29, 2023

CANYON, Texas — A trio of West Texas A&M University’s most accomplished students will be honored at a Nov. 30 reception. Students from the Attebury Honors Program will celebrate their accomplishments...

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WT Fall Commencement Ceremonies to Take Place Dec. 9

WT Fall Commencement Ceremonies to Take Place Dec. 9

Chip Chandler November 28, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University will celebrate the graduation of about 1,000 students during Dec. 9 commencement ceremonies. Students from the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and...

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Benefits of Educational Travel on View in Upcoming WT Student Exhibition

Benefits of Educational Travel on View in Upcoming WT Student Exhibition

Chip Chandler November 28, 2023

CANYON, Texas — A trio of West Texas A&M University students will explore parallel worlds in an upcoming art exhibition. “Mundos Paralelos” will hang Dec. 7 to 23 in the Dord Fitz...

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Loyal University Supporters Amy and Rik Andersen Guest on ‘I Am WT’ Podcast

Loyal University Supporters Amy and Rik Andersen Guest on ‘I Am WT’ Podcast

Chip Chandler November 22, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s student-run podcast continues its second season Nov. 21 with an episode highlighting two faithful Buffs. “I Am WT” hosts Myka Bailey, a junior...

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WT Recital to Feature ‘Compelling’ Works by Long-Overlooked Composer

WT Recital to Feature ‘Compelling’ Works by Long-Overlooked Composer

Chip Chandler November 20, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Works by a composer overlooked in her time will be featured in an upcoming recital at West Texas A&M University. “The Music of a Stifled Voice,” featuring compositions by Fanny...

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Cast members of WT Operas Amahl and the Night Visitors include, from left, Julian Ayala as King Kaspar, Oscar Hample as King Balthazar, Kelton Harbison as King Melchior, and Sarah Estes as Amahl. The holiday opera will be performed Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

WT Opera to Stage Holiday Classic ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

Chip Chandler November 20, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University Opera will stage a beloved holiday production in its first performance of the fall. Students will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” an American...

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The Elicio Winds recently released its debut recording, “Convergence: Music & Cultural Legacy. Members are, from left, Dr. Virginia Broffitt Kunzer, Dr. Conor Bell and Dr. Kathleen Carter Bell.

WT Music Faculty Members Featured on New Album

Chip Chandler November 20, 2023

CANYON, Texas — A trio featuring two faculty members from West Texas A&M University’s School of Music recently released its debut album. The Elicio Winds’ “Convergence: Music & Cultural...

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WT Concert, Symphonic Bands to Give Free Performances Nov. 29

WT Concert, Symphonic Bands to Give Free Performances Nov. 29

Chip Chandler November 20, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Beloved classics and contemporary works are each on the bill for a night of music at West Texas A&M University. The University’s Concert and Symphonic Bands will perform at 6...

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WT Chamber Singers to Give Free Holiday Concert

WT Chamber Singers to Give Free Holiday Concert

Chip Chandler November 20, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s Chamber Singers will welcome the holiday season in an upcoming concert. The Chamber Singers’ Christmas concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in...

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