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Since 1919

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WT Political Science, Criminal Justice Students Win $85K in Scholarships

WT Political Science, Criminal Justice Students Win $85K in Scholarships

Chip Chandler April 25, 2024

CANYON, Texas — More than $85,000 in scholarships have been awarded to students in West Texas A&M University’s Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice. In addition, the department...

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WT’s Annual Fore County Golf Scramble Set for May 2

WT’s Annual Fore County Golf Scramble Set for May 2

Chip Chandler April 25, 2024

CANYON, Texas —West Texas A&M University supporters soon will tee off at the 20th annual Fore County Golf Scramble. The tournament, held by the WT Alumni Association, raises funds for scholarships...

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WT Ranch Horse Team, 2 Students Named Reserve National Champs

WT Ranch Horse Team, 2 Students Named Reserve National Champs

Chip Chandler April 25, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s ranch horse team was named reserve national champion in Division 1 of the National Intercollegiate Ranch and Stock Horse Association Show, and two students...

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WT Concert, Symphonic Bands to Offer Free Spring Performances

WT Concert, Symphonic Bands to Offer Free Spring Performances

Chip Chandler April 25, 2024

CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M University Concert Band and Symphonic Band will  highlight celestial fantasies and mystical voyages at their upcoming spring concerts. The bands will perform,...

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Spring Art Exhibition to Highlight Works of Graduating WT Seniors

Spring Art Exhibition to Highlight Works of Graduating WT Seniors

Chip Chandler April 25, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Five West Texas A&M University student artists who’ll soon begin making their mark on the world will offer one last look at their work in an upcoming exhibition. “The World...

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WT Ag Alumni in Hereford Area Invited to Free Lunch May 1

WT Ag Alumni in Hereford Area Invited to Free Lunch May 1

Chip Chandler April 24, 2024

CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Sciences is continuing its tour to connect with Buffs around Texas Panhandle. Representatives from the department, part...

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WT Choirs to Close Year with Rousing Concert

WT Choirs to Close Year with Rousing Concert

Chip Chandler April 23, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University choirs will offer a mix of folk songs, classical works, American standards and spirituals in their final concert of the academic year—plus a song by The...

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WT Alums Invited to Celebrate Golden, Diamond Graduation Anniversaries

WT Alums Invited to Celebrate Golden, Diamond Graduation Anniversaries

Chip Chandler April 23, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Buffs celebrating milestone anniversaries of their graduations will be honored at an upcoming special event leading into commencement weekend at West Texas A&M University. Alumni...

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WT’s The Prairie News, 1910 PR Win 13 Statewide Journalism Awards

WT’s The Prairie News, 1910 PR Win 13 Statewide Journalism Awards

1910 PR April 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas—West Texas A&M University students brought home 13 awards from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association conference in San Marcos. Two student media organizations in the Department...

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Top WT Students, Others Honored at End-of-Year Ceremony

Top WT Students, Others Honored at End-of-Year Ceremony

Chip Chandler April 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Two first-generation college students were recognized as West Texas A&M University Woman and Man of the Year during an April 19 celebration. Yadhira “Yaya” Avalos, a junior...

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‘I Am WT’ Podcast Returns with Spotlight on Laura and Joe Street

‘I Am WT’ Podcast Returns with Spotlight on Laura and Joe Street

Chip Chandler April 18, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s student-run podcast returns for the second half of Season 2 on April 18 with an episode highlighting Amarillo philanthropists Laura and Joe Street, who...

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WT Dance’s ‘Portraits of Dance’ Set for April 25 to 28 Performances

WT Dance’s ‘Portraits of Dance’ Set for April 25 to 28 Performances

Chip Chandler April 17, 2024

CANYON, Texas — The power of art, the frenzy of daily life, the exuberance of falling in love and the surreal landscape between sleep and consciousness all will be explored in the spring performances...

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