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CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University today announced an ambitious new goal for its One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, already the largest in Texas Panhandle history.
Almost exactly...
CANYON, Texas — A goofy musical take on a classic fairy tale will open West Texas A&M University Theatre’s 2023-24 season.
“Once Upon a Mattress,” a Golden Age-era musical adaptation of...
CANYON, Texas — One of the most powerful women in telecommunications will headline West Texas A&M University’s Stan Sigman Leadership and Innovation Series in an Oct. 12 event.
Jennifer Van...
CANYON, Texas — Two new professorships named for legends of agricultural education have been established at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Lance Kieth, associate dean of external relations and...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University once again is one of the top schools in the West, according to newly released rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
WT ranked at No. 20 among Best...
CANYON, Texas — A book exploring generations of intermarriage between whites and Indigenous populations—and how and why those relationships were celebrated, then hidden—is the 2023 Outstanding Western...
CANYON, Texas — A neuropsychologist who hopes to dispel myths about dyslexia is the guest speaker at the 11th annual Helen Piehl Distinguished Lecture for West Texas A&M University’s Center...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management has earned a national accolade.
SHRM awarded WT’s chapter a merit award for providing superior...
CANYON, Texas — Four distinguished former West Texas A&M University faculty members recently were awarded emeritus status by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
“To earn emeritus...
CANYON, Texas — A Lubbock native who grew up the child of a migrant worker and became a university history professor will lead several discussions on the Mexican American community for the Center for...
CANYON, Texas — Sophomore and junior enrollment is up at West Texas A&M University, newly released figures show.
On-campus semester credit hours also rose more than 7 percent over 2022, showing...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s official ambassadors of cheer will make their 2023-24 debut at the home opener football game Sept. 9.
The WT Spirit Squad, a 34-person team of WT...
CANYON, Texas — More than 70 area language teachers will polish their skills during a workshop held by West Texas A&M University that’s the only one of its kind in the region.
WT’s Panhandle...
CANYON, Texas — The Sound of West Texas is heavy metal in 2023.
The West Texas A&M University marching band’s show—debuting during the Sept. 9 WT Football game against Adams State University...
CANYON, Texas — Thunder will roll once more this season in Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium — and that’s Thunder with a capital T.
Thunder XIV, West Texas A&M University’s live mascot, will...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s Great Books Series is offering forbidden fruit for its audience in September.
Dr. Monica Hart, associate professor of English at WT, will lead the...
West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler appeared on Fox News' "Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy" on Sept. 3 to discuss his plan to make WT textbook-free by 2024.
In the interview,...
CANYON, Texas — An award-winning poet, a screening of a revamped version of a classic film and more will engage West Texas A&M University students during their third week of class.
WT’s Office...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University’s art faculty member’s explorations of a new medium are on view in an exhibition open now.
“Face!” by Marcus Melton, an associate professor...
CANYON, Texas — More than 300 West Texas A&M University agriculture students will receive a record amount in academic scholarships during a celebratory weekend Sept. 8 and 9.
In addition, four generous...
CANYON, Texas — Dr. Paul Engler continued a generous tradition Aug. 30 with the distribution of $1 million to West Texas A&M University.
In 2017, the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University announced Aug. 24 an ambitious plan to eliminate most textbook-related costs for WT students.
“Making education affordable is our responsibility,”...
CANYON, Texas — Ready, aim, fire: West Texas A&M University supporters can target student scholarships in a fundraising contest.
The ninth Buffalo Council Sporting Clay Competition is set for...
CANYON, Texas — The namesake of West Texas A&M University’s Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences will be honored at a student-led celebration of the agricultural industry.
Engler...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University art professor will explore the intersection of environmentalism and feminism in an upcoming exhibition in Lubbock.
Misty Gamble, an assistant professor...
CANYON, Texas — History buffs can enjoy special access to Center for the Study of the American West’s events and activities, including select tours of historic area ranches, by joining the Tejas...
CANYON, Texas — Students return today to West Texas A&M University and will be greeted with several weeks’ worth of activities designed to get them fully engaged in campus life.
Classes begin...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University boasts a record number of invitees for its chapter of the all-University academic honor society Mortar Board.
WT’s Scribes chapter has invited 61 seniors...
CANYON, Texas — As the 2023-24 academic year dawns at West Texas A&M University, a trio of outstanding faculty members in the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences.
Drs. Ashley...
CANYON, Texas — A professor with a magic touch for explaining complicated scientific theories and a staff member whose work provides vital support for the entire University were honored Aug. 14 as the...
CANYON, Texas —Following a summer of historic rainfalls that refilled Lake Meredith, West Texas A&M University students are taking part in new research that they hope will provide unprecedented scientific...
CANYON, Texas — A transformative University administrator and a beloved professor and Amarillo businessman have been selected as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni for West Texas A&M University.
Former...
CANYON, Texas — The arts are alive at West Texas A&M University.
Students and faculty members alike in WT’s Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts are planning a full slate of art exhibitions,...
CANYON, Texas — Fire up the iPod: West Texas A&M University is ready to rock out at Homecoming 2023–The Buff Playlist.
Registration for the music-themed Oct. 14 parade is open now. Deadline...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s new student leaders have hit the ground running as the fall semester dawns.
The trio was installed as the new leadership team for Student Government...
CANYON, Texas — Companies looking for West Texas A&M University student employees can recruit them on campus at an upcoming event.
WT’s Back-to-School Job Fair will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug....
CANYON, Texas — A $250,000 gift from an Amarillo family will fund a professorship and three scholarship funds for West Texas A&M University.
John and Nancy Kritser’s gift has established the...
CANYON, Texas — Incoming West Texas A&M University freshmen from the top of Texas can meet Buff alumni at an upcoming event in Pampa.
The WT Alumni Association will host its Senior Sendoff from...
CANYON, Texas — A membership drive is underway for West Texas A&M University’s community of arts supporters, who get exclusive admission to an array of outstanding performances and events throughout...
CANYON, Texas — Incoming West Texas A&M University freshmen from the South Plains can meet Buff alumni at an upcoming event in Lubbock.
The WT Alumni Association will host its Senior Sendoff from...
CANYON, Texas — More than a dozen area music teachers will join hands for a special concert featuring classical works for piano in honor of a beloved former West Texas A&M University faculty member.
The...
CANYON, Texas — Schools, towns and organizations across the Panhandle are sought to collaborate with a West Texas A&M University program that provides help for rural communities in need.
The WT...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s head nurse is the new dean of the University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Dr. Holly Jeffreys—who has led WT’s Department of Nursing since...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University is cementing itself as the primary resource for ensuring the resiliency of the global food supply chain, thanks to recently announced state funding.
As...
‘I Am WT’ Podcast Introduces New Hosts for 2023-24
CANYON, Texas — The latest episode of the University’s student-run podcast features a changing of the guard and a look back over its first...
CANYON, Texas — A career educator with strong Panhandle ties has been named the new dean of the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences at West Texas A&M University.
Dr. Gary...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University student will study business on the Emerald Isle thanks to a scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
Krista Bishop, a junior marketing major from...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University professor will receive two of her profession’s highest honors at an upcoming conference.
Dr. Lorna Strong, assistant professor and head of the Department...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University student will learn about theater at one of the most prestigious arts festivals in the world, thanks to a nationally competitive scholarship.
Leigh Womack,...
CANYON, Texas — Fifteen West Texas A&M University students will join one of the University’s most prestigious academic programs in the fall.
The Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University student who grew up in foster care now will study in his ancestral home in South Korea for the 2023-24 academic year thanks to a generous scholarship from...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University faculty member’s new book speaks directly to students facing fears about being the first in their family to attend college.
“First-Gen Stories for...
CANYON, Texas — The first director of West Texas A&M University’s School of Music is passing the baton to new leadership.
Dr. Robert Hansen, WT’s Regents Professor of Music, will step down...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University senior scored big at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
Quade Hiatt, a senior marketing major from Canyon, won the men’s all-around...
CANYON, Texas — In the wake of a devastating tornado that struck Perryton on June 15, West Texas A&M University is reaching out to support students in the area.
“Our thoughts and prayers are...
CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University researcher’s joint study with a faculty member at the University of Texas may help scientists learn more about a knotty problem in humans and animals.
Dr....
CANYON, Texas — The ways West Texas A&M University works to keep Buffs in the herd is in the spotlight in the latest episode of the University’s student-run podcast.
Amber Black and Chance Haugen,...
CANYON, Texas — The West Texas A&M University Alumni Association will host two major parties this summer to reconnect with Buffs across the region.
Up first: WT Alumni Night at Hodgetown, during...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium will be thundering July 17 with the return of some of the country’s best drum and bugle corps.
Drum Corps International’s West...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University students won 11 awards in recently announced results from the international Telly Awards .
Winning productions included a short film on the life and...
CANYON, Texas — The final tally is 1,110 graduates for West Texas A&M University’s Class of May 2023.
Overall, the University awarded 828 baccalaureate degrees and 289 master’s degrees to...
CANYON, Texas — Family, faith, racial divides and the power of music are in the spotlight in the next installment of West Texas A&M University’s Great Books Series.
Amos Magliocco, principal...
CANYON, Texas — A dozen budding engineers are getting plugged into their future career paths thanks to a significant gift to West Texas A&M University from the Xcel Energy Foundation.
The foundation—the...
CANYON, Texas — An Amarillo historian will dig into his family’s history of treasure hunting in an upcoming lecture for West Texas A&M University’s Center for the Study of the American West.
David...
CANYON, Texas — An IT chief lauded for his professionalism and “grace under pressure” was named West Texas A&M University Employee of the Year.
Mike Young, a six-year WT veteran and manager...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University Opera is heading to the Big Apple.
The program’s director, Sarah Beckham-Turner, will helm Manhattan Opera Studio’s production of “The Magic...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s immediate past student body president is now representing more than 152,000 students around the state.
Annie Valicek, a senior agribusiness and economics...
CANYON, Texas — An international scholarly society will host its 2023 conference at West Texas A&M University, offering the public several chances to learn along with attendees.
The 2023 Space...
CANYON, Texas — Twenty-two West Texas A&M University faculty members have been recognized for outstanding performance by being awarded tenure and/or promotion for the 2023-24 academic year.
This...
CANYON, Texas — After 13 years, the dean of West Texas A&M University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences is departing to become the founding dean of a college at Abilene Christian University.
Dr....
CANYON, Texas — Four recent West Texas A&M University graduates won third place in a national competition held by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The students, who all graduated May 13 with degrees...
CANYON, Texas — Nine West Texas A&M University faculty members earned more than $18,000 in grants through the University’s Office of Academic Affairs.
The development grants will finance travel...
CANYON, Texas — Students and potential students at West Texas A&M University will get a direct line into one of the University’s most important services with the launch of a new podcast.
“Advisers...
CANYON, Texas — More than 50 graduates from West Texas A&M University’s nursing program were honored at a pre-commencement observance.
The WT Department of Nursing’s annual pinning ceremony—held...
CANYON, Texas — Two former journalists were inducted into West Texas A&M University’s Department of Communication Hall of Fame at a pre-commencement ceremony.
Christy Bertolino, a former NewsChannel...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University students both from on stage and behind the scenes recently were honored at a year-end ceremony for WT Theatre.
The annual Branding Iron Theatre Awards...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
CANYON, Texas — Exceptional members of West Texas A&M University’s faculty and staff were honored during an end-of-year meeting May 4.
“Winning one of the university awards is a special moment...
CANYON, Texas — A tale of a worker in a dystopian theme park who struggles to escape the grind is in the spotlight in the next installment of West Texas A&M University’s Great Books Series.
Greg...
CANYON, Texas — A prominent cattleman and community leader is the latest to be profiled in West Texas A&M University’s student-run podcast.
Ross Wilson, former CEO of Texas Cattle Feeders Association,...
CANYON, Texas — Nine of West Texas A&M University’s most accomplished spring graduates were recognized May 2 at a pre-commencement reception.
Students from the Attebury Honors Program celebrated...
CANYON, Texas — Exemplary students were named and nearly $90,000 in scholarships were awarded as West Texas A&M University’s Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice celebrated the...
CANYON, Texas — Outstanding students in West Texas A&M University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences were honored at an end-of-year reception April 27.
Students in each of the College’s...
CANYON, Texas — More than 100 West Texas A&M University business students this week were inducted into honor societies and commended as outstanding students.
Students in the Paul and Virginia...
CANYON, Texas — About a dozen West Texas A&M University students and faculty members will perform this summer in the acclaimed Edinburgh International Festival.
To preview their “Still Life:...
WT School of Music to Conclude Year with Concerts, Recitals
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s acclaimed School of Music will wrap up the academic year with a trio of upcoming concerts...
CANYON, Texas — A student sculptor will be featured in the final art exhibition of the school year at West Texas A&M University.
“Limbo” by Tiahna-Dawn Brecheisen, a senior studio art major...
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University flags will fly at half-staff April 28 in honor of students who died during the 2022-23 academic year.
A student memorial service also will be held at...
CANYON, Texas —West Texas A&M University’s Spanish program is partnering with an Amarillo nonprofit to offer a training session for area interpreters.
WT’s Translators in Residence, a community-facing...
AMARILLO, Texas — The Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee will continue its three-part “Start A New Business” workshop series for experienced entrepreneurs or start-up business owners.
The...
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