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Beyond the 9-to-5: Chasely Matmanivong

Red Tran, Video/Audio Editor November 15, 2024

Chasely Matmanivong, an instructor of art, started teaching at West Texas A&M University in the spring of 2024. Originally from Alabama, Matmanivong obtained a double bachelor in fine arts and literature...

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Osborn shared his experiences while serving in the U.S. Army during 9/11, being deployed to Iraq during a turbulent time and how he and his team helped the Iraqi farmers.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran Story of Ben Osborn

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter November 14, 2024

Ben Osborn is a general studies major at West Texas A&M University and served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2005. After 23 years, Osborn returned to WT to finish school and is set to graduate next...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Trisha Brown

Ask the Professor: Dr. Trisha Brown

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

Dr. Trisha Brown is an assistant professor of sports and exercise science for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. Brown began her career as a grade school teacher,...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Marisa Crisostomo

Ask the Professor: Dr. Marisa Crisostomo

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2024

Dr. Marisa Crisostomo is a clinical assistant professor of decision management for the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University. Crisostomo received a bachelor’s...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi

Red Tran, Video/Audio Editor October 30, 2024

Dr. Guglielmo Manfredi, professor of music, joined the School of Music at West Texas A&M University in 2009 and teaches applied horn lessons and instrumental conducting. Originally from Italy, Manfredi...

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Students explored different majors available at WT and what the process of changing majors is at the Major Exploration Fair held on Oct. 24th.

Students considered new possibilities at WT’s Major Exploration Fair

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 30, 2024

Students considered different major possibilities at the Major Exploration Fair that was held at the Jack B. Kelley Student Center at West Texas A&M University on Oct. 24th. Students had the opportunity...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Holly Jeffreys

Ask the Professor: Dr. Holly Jeffreys

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

Dr. Holly Jeffreys is the dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University. Jeffreys has worked both in the classroom and out in the nursing field, and she utilizes...

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Grimes' experiences in the U.S. Marine Corps and his journey to West Texas A&M University.

Beyond the Uniform; The Student Veteran’s Story of Thomas Grimes

Kerrigan Jensen, Multimedia Reporter October 15, 2024

Plant Soil and Environmental Science major, Thomas Grimes is a junior at West Texas A&M University. Grimes is also a student veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps. Grimes relayed...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Robert Hansen

Ask the Professor: Dr. Robert Hansen

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2024

Dr. Robert Hansen is a part-time voice teacher, and the former director of the School of Music for the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities at West Texas A&M University. Though...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Anitha Subburaj

Ask the Professor: Dr. Anitha Subburaj

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2024

Dr. Anitha Subburaj is an associate professor of electrical engineering for the College of Engineering at West Texas A&M University. Subburaj is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and...

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Ask the Professor: Dr. David Rausch

Ask the Professor: Dr. David Rausch

Maddox Nite, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2024

Dr. David Rausch is the Teel Bivins professor of political science for the Terry B. Rodgers College of Education & Social Sciences at West Texas A&M University. Rausch has spent some time working...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Rik Andersen

Red Tran, Video/Audio Editor September 30, 2024

Rik Andersen, a retired award-winning photographer, started working for West Texas A&M University in 1992. He earned his associate degree in photography from Amarillo College, a bachelor’s degree...

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