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WT Pledges Support for Students, Others Impacted by Panhandle Wildfires

WT Pledges Support for Students, Others Impacted by Panhandle Wildfires

Chip Chandler February 28, 2024

CANYON, Texas — As wildfires ravage the Texas Panhandle region, West Texas A&M University is reaching out to support students from the impacted areas. As of the morning of Feb. 28, wildfires were...

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WT Alumni Association to Host Social Events in Houston, Fort Worth

WT Alumni Association to Host Social Events in Houston, Fort Worth

Chip Chandler February 28, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s Alumni Association is going on the road to connect with Buffs in two major Texas cities. The Association’s Ronnie Hall, executive director, and...

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WT to Launch New Nurse Practitioner Degree Program to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

WT to Launch New Nurse Practitioner Degree Program to Tackle Mental Health Crisis

Chip Chandler February 27, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Nurses hoping to help tackle ongoing mental health needs in the Panhandle and beyond can soon enroll in a new online degree program at West Texas A&M University. Following approval...

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WT to Host Area’s Only Workshop for Language Teachers

WT to Host Area’s Only Workshop for Language Teachers

Chip Chandler February 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Language teachers from more than 30 area schools will learn from one another during a unique workshop at West Texas A&M University. WT’s Panhandle Language Teachers Association,...

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WT Concert Band to Pay Tribute to Charleston Victims in Powerful Performance

WT Concert Band to Pay Tribute to Charleston Victims in Powerful Performance

Chip Chandler February 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas — A piece honoring the victims of a horrific tragedy is the centerpiece of the West Texas A&M University Concert Band’s first spring concert. Omar Thomas’ “Of Our New Day Begun”...

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WT Alumni Association to Host Buff Grads at Basketball Games in Lubbock

WT Alumni Association to Host Buff Grads at Basketball Games in Lubbock

Chip Chandler February 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University alumni around the South Plains region can root the Buffs at a pair of Rivalry on the Range games. The WT Alumni Association will purchase tickets to both...

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Historian to Offer Insight into Oil and Gas Heritage in Texas at WT Lecture

Historian to Offer Insight into Oil and Gas Heritage in Texas at WT Lecture

Chip Chandler February 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas — An expert on the broad implications of fossil-fuel extraction and the pivotal role of midsize cities like Amarillo will speak Feb. 29 at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Alan Lessoff,...

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Epically Awful Verses Sought for WT’s Annual Bad Poetry Contest

Epically Awful Verses Sought for WT’s Annual Bad Poetry Contest

Chip Chandler February 22, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Shocking sonnets, lame limericks and odious odes all are welcome at the 2024 West Texas A&M University Bad Poetry Contest, presented by Brick & Elm magazine. The event will...

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WT Professor, Wife Set Up Endowment for Scholarships, Program Support

WT Professor, Wife Set Up Endowment for Scholarships, Program Support

Chip Chandler February 21, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Gifts from a West Texas A&M University history professor and his recently retired wife will provide significant scholarship support for students in history and the arts. Dr. Bruce...

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WT’s Second Cohort of Rural Community Leaders Announced

WT’s Second Cohort of Rural Community Leaders Announced

Chip Chandler February 19, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Educational and community leaders from around the nation have been selected for the second class of West Texas A&M University’s Rural Community Leaders Fellowship. The RCL Fellowship—a...

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Internationally Renowned Artist to Open 2024 Hamilton Piano Festival at WT

Internationally Renowned Artist to Open 2024 Hamilton Piano Festival at WT

Chip Chandler February 16, 2024

CANYON, Texas — An acclaimed soloist and chamber musician will open the 2024 Grace Hamilton Piano Festival at West Texas A&M University. Jennifer Hayghe, chair of the Roser Keyboard and Piano...

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WT to Launch New Degree Programs in Hospitality/Tourism, Human Resources

WT to Launch New Degree Programs in Hospitality/Tourism, Human Resources

Chip Chandler February 15, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Two new degree programs at West Texas A&M University will offer advanced new training in growing job fields. Following approval by The Texas A&M University System Board of...

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