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WT Orchestra, Amarillo Mass Choir to Offer Concerts with ‘Voice’ Finalist

WT Orchestra, Amarillo Mass Choir to Offer Concerts with ‘Voice’ Finalist

Chip Chandler February 8, 2024

CANYON, Texas — A finalist from NBC’s “The Voice” and the Amarillo Mass Choir will join the West Texas A&M University Symphony Orchestra for special Black History Month concerts in February. Michelle...

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2024 WT Career and Internship Expo Set for Feb. 22

2024 WT Career and Internship Expo Set for Feb. 22

Chip Chandler February 8, 2024

CANYON, Texas — More than 80 employers will meet with hundreds of West Texas A&M University students at the annual Career and Internship Expo on Feb. 22. The expo, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2...

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WT’s Online Programs Continue to Rank Highly in Prestigious U.S. News Rankings

WT’s Online Programs Continue to Rank Highly in Prestigious U.S. News Rankings

Chip Chandler February 7, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s online bachelor’s program ranked No. 45 in the nation and No. 3 in Texas, according to newly released 2024 rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Several...

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57 WT Students Welcomed into Teaching Profession in New Pinning Ceremony

57 WT Students Welcomed into Teaching Profession in New Pinning Ceremony

Chip Chandler February 7, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Future teachers were formally welcomed into their profession in a new tradition that launched Feb. 6 at West Texas A&M University. Fifty-seven WT students who have been newly admitted...

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WT’s Cornette Library to Celebrate 50 Years with Feb. 13 Reception

WT’s Cornette Library to Celebrate 50 Years with Feb. 13 Reception

Brad Newman February 7, 2024

CANYON, Texas — For 50 years, the James and Mary Elizabeth Cornette Library has anchored West Texas A&M University’s campus, a sanctum for studying, learning and exploring for students and community...

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WT Approved for Chapter of National Honor Society for First-Gen Students

WT Approved for Chapter of National Honor Society for First-Gen Students

Chip Chandler February 6, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University soon will begin recruiting members for a new chapter of a national honor society for first-generation students. WT’s application for membership in the...

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WT’s Ingrassia Authors Expansive New History of Indianapolis Speedway, Auto Culture

WT’s Ingrassia Authors Expansive New History of Indianapolis Speedway, Auto Culture

Chip Chandler February 5, 2024

CANYON, Texas — A new book by a West Texas A&M University history professor argues that the building of the world’s most famous racetrack also hit the accelerator for America’s love of cars. In...

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Free Mental Health Care App Available for All A&M System Students

Free Mental Health Care App Available for All A&M System Students

Chip Chandler February 5, 2024

CANYON, Texas — The more than 153,000 students in Texas A&M University System schools—including West Texas A&M University—now have access to TELUS Health Student Support, a free, confidential...

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WT McNair Scholars Present Research at National Conference

WT McNair Scholars Present Research at National Conference

Chip Chandler February 2, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Five West Texas A&M University students recently presented research at a national honors conference. The students, all members of WT’s McNair Scholars program, presented research...

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Enrollment Growth Seen in Key Areas for Spring Semester at WT

Chip Chandler February 2, 2024

CANYON, Texas — A key enrollment metric rose in newly available numbers for West Texas A&M University’s spring 2024 semester. Semester credit hours rose to 91,658 among total number of students...

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WT Theatre to Stage Romantic Musical ‘She Loves Me’

WT Theatre to Stage Romantic Musical ‘She Loves Me’

Chip Chandler February 1, 2024

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University Theatre’s next production offers a candy-coated Valentine treat for audiences. The classic musical “She Loves Me” by Joe Masteroff, Jerry Bock and...

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WT Ensembles Picked to Perform at Music Educators Convention

WT Ensembles Picked to Perform at Music Educators Convention

Chip Chandler February 1, 2024

CANYON, Texas — Two of West Texas A&M University’s premiere music ensembles will perform at a statewide gathering of educators. The WT School of Music’s Symphonic Band and the Chorale each...

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