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Fragile Flaws on Full Display in New Student Art Exhibition

Fragile Flaws on Full Display in New Student Art Exhibition

October 29, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — The sometimes fragile bonds of family will be explored in a new student art exhibition opening Nov. 6 at West Texas A&M...

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WTAMU’s Speech and Debate Team Students Place Highly in First Virtual Competition

WTAMU’s Speech and Debate Team Students Place Highly in First Virtual Competition

October 29, 2020

Contact: Connie McKee, [email protected], 806-651-2415 Canyon, Texas—West Texas A&M’s speech and debate team placed third in the Sunday Sweepstakes and first in the overall...

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Scary, entertaining and heart felt. This show is a must-see for for all horror and love story fans.

“The Haunting of Bly Manor”: A chilling story filled with love

Johnny Lawhon, Contributor October 27, 2020

“The Haunting of Bly Manor” obtains great reviews and has become a must-see series for both horror and love story enthusiasts. Season one of the Netflix series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” first...

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Dia de los Muertos to Be Celebrated at WT

Dia de los Muertos to Be Celebrated at WT

October 26, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — Those gone but not forgotten will be honored during a week-long Dia de los Muertos celebration at West Texas A&M University. The...

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The West Texas A&M’s  Mass Communication Department hosted a Media Communication Association meeting Thursday, Oct. 15 over zoom.

Media Communication Association Online Event

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter October 23, 2020

The West Texas A&M University’s Media Communication Department hosted a Media Communication Association meeting Thursday, Oct. 15th over Zoom. The event included words from panelists Jill Whitfield,...

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WT Ag Professors Secure Major USDA Grants for Regional Research

WT Ag Professors Secure Major USDA Grants for Regional Research

October 22, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — Agriculture professors from West Texas A&M University have secured almost $500,000 in grants to research several projects...

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WT Design Students Craft Get-Out-the-Vote Messages

WT Design Students Craft Get-Out-the-Vote Messages

October 21, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University graphic design students are making their mark on election season. Students in Marcus Melton’s...

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CSAW to Host Dr. José Limón in Online Lecture Discussing ‘Streets of Laredo,’ Palo Duro Canyon

CSAW to Host Dr. José Limón in Online Lecture Discussing ‘Streets of Laredo,’ Palo Duro Canyon

October 21, 2020

Contact: Dr. Alex Hunt, 806-651-2457, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — The Center for the Study of the American West (CSAW) will host renowned professor Dr. José Limón and his lecture “From the...

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WT Ranked Among Top 10 Best Online Colleges in Texas

WT Ranked Among Top 10 Best Online Colleges in Texas

October 21, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University’s respected profile in online education has landed the University more statewide recognition. Texas...

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Communication Department Head Dr. Trudy Hanson set to retire from WTAMU

Communication Department Head Dr. Trudy Hanson set to retire from WTAMU

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2020

Dr. Trudy Hanson, department head of the Department of Communication at West Texas A&M University, has completed 31 years of academic service and will be retiring this year. Hanson began teaching as...

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WT Education Professor Wins $25,000 Statewide Grant

WT Education Professor Wins $25,000 Statewide Grant

October 16, 2020

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, [email protected] CANYON, Texas — A West Texas A&M University faculty member is the winner of a $25,000 state grant to develop free, high-quality educational...

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Freedom Rider to Discuss Votes for Women, Votes for All, 1920-2020

Freedom Rider to Discuss Votes for Women, Votes for All, 1920-2020

October 15, 2020

Contact:Dr. Jean Stuntz, [email protected], 806-651-2409 Canyon, Texas—West Texas A&M University’s Distinguished Lecture Series and the Department of History will feature an original...

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