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WT New Student Orientation Sessions Begin May 19-20

WT New Student Orientation Sessions Begin May 19-20

Chip Chandler May 12, 2023

CANYON, Texas —West Texas A&M University is already actively preparing for a new herd of Buffaloes to arrive on campus. Following commencement ceremonies held May 13, New Student Orientation sessions...

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The Brand cover star Paul Engler, center, poses with magazine executive team members Emma Rich, left, and Lindsey Sawin, right, at a launch party for the 2023 issue of the Department of Agricultural Sciences magazine.

WT Magazine The Brand Spotlights Paul Engler, Other Major Ag Legacies

Chip Chandler May 12, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Legacy is in the spotlight in the newest issue of The Brand, the annual publication of West Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences. The issue—which was...

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Graduating seniors in West Texas A&M Universitys Rogers LEAD Program for 2023 include, front from left, Erin Arias, McKenna Cavalier, Sarah King, Holly Thomas and Jessica Avila, and back from left, Jake Day, Wesley Browne, Louis Alcala, Hannah Holt, Quinn Dunham, Jillian Melendez and Alessandra Rendon. Also pictured are Rick Haasl,l eft, faculty director, and Missy Macon, far right, program director.

Rogers LEAD WT Graduating Seniors to Be Honored at Ceremony

Chip Chandler May 11, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Graduating seniors in one of West Texas A&M University’s most prestigious programs will be honored at a pre-commencement ceremony. The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023...

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One West campaign co-chair Sherry Schaeffer announces that West Texas A&M University has broken its $125 million campaign goal about 18 months early. The campaign will continue through 2025.

WT’s One West Campaign Reaches Historic $125 Million Goal; Fundraising to Continue

Chip Chandler May 11, 2023

CANYON, Texas — In less than 600 days since its public launch, West Texas A&M University’s historic One West campaign has reached its $125 million goal, officials announced May 11. “Today,...

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WT Donning of the Stoles Ceremony Set for May 12

WT Donning of the Stoles Ceremony Set for May 12

Chip Chandler May 10, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Graduating West Texas A&M University students will honor their cultures in a pre-commencement ceremony May 12. The Donning of the Stoles ceremony — a tradition among African...

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Amarillo Physician, Heal the City Founder Alan Keister to Be Awarded Honorary WT Doctorate

Amarillo Physician, Heal the City Founder Alan Keister to Be Awarded Honorary WT Doctorate

Chip Chandler May 10, 2023

CANYON, Texas — The founder of an Amarillo clinic that provides healthcare for thousands of uninsured patients will be awarded one of West Texas A&M University’s highest accolades at the May 13...

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WT Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 13

WT Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies Set for May 13

Chip Chandler May 9, 2023

CANYON, Texas — More than 1,300 West Texas A&M University students are expected to don caps and gowns to walk across the stage in three commencement ceremonies set for May 13. “Our graduating...

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Oilfield Innovator Bruce Thompson to Be Awarded Honorary WT Doctorate

Chip Chandler May 9, 2023

CANYON, Texas — A farmer-turned-engineering pioneer will receive one of West Texas A&M University’s highest honors at the May 13 commencement ceremonies. Bruce Thompson will be presented with...

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Gender studies program students honored at a year-end reception include, front from left, Marin Bullock, K. Klein and Michelle Truong; second row from left, Brinn Reeves, Laur Stovall, Audrey Pleming, Riley Hawk and Emma Wilcox; and back, John Flatt. Not pictured is Kai Jenkins.

WT Gender Studies Program Honors Outstanding 2022-23 Students

Chip Chandler May 8, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Ten West Texas A&M University students were recognized May 8 for their achievements in the University’s gender studies program. “The gender studies program struggled through...

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Among the winners of year-end awards in West Texas A&M Universitys Department of Communication are, from left, Kara Villarreal, Alea Wittler, Deborah Hromas and Johnny Lawhon.

WT Department of Communication Recognizes Outstanding Students

1910 PR May 8, 2023

CANYON, Texas—The West Texas A&M University Department of Communication celebrated 22 outstanding students during the department’s end-of-year ceremony. Faculty and students shared stories about...

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West Texas A&M University Dance honored top students at a May 4 banquet. Awardees include, from left, Kaitlyn Roberson, Kynleigh Hilton, Penelope Welch, Abbi Roe, Hannah Hosnedl and Zakyya Taylor. Not pictured is Jayden Lucas.

WT Dance Celebrates End of Year with Banquet, Honors

Chip Chandler May 8, 2023

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University Dance tied up its year with an awards banquet recognizing its top performers. The May 4 Buff Dance Banquet and Awards Ceremony celebrated the department’s...

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Fabiola Hernandez, CAMP academic adviser and coordinator, gives end-of-year awards to Juan Castañeda, from left, Christian Anett and Aidan Tsichlis.

WT’s CAMP Program Honors Top Scholars for 2022-23

Chip Chandler May 5, 2023

CANYON, Texas — Students from migrant families were honored for successfully completing their first year at West Texas A&M University in a special ceremony May 4. The 2022-23 cohort of WT’s College...

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