ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University News

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      <description>Keep up with whatâ€™s happening at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University in Texas with the collegeâ€™s news page and take a look at the universityâ€™s calendar for upcoming events.</description>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University President Represents Institution at National Higher Education Symposium</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University President Dr. Jaime Taylor represented the university at a national higher education symposium in Washington, D.C., highlighting ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµâ€™s commitment to student access, success and community impact in Southeast Texas.&#13;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University names engineering department after longtime professor Dr. Victor Zaloom</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has named its Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in honor of longtime faculty member Dr. Victor A. Zaloom, recognizing more than 40 years of leadership, mentorship and philanthropic impact.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University stands out for low student debt, strong financial aid support </title>
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         <description>As student loan debt continues to impact Texas graduates, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University leaders say the universityâ€™s emphasis on scholarships, grants, and early, individualized financial advising has helped it rank first in the state for lowest average student debt among public four-year institutions.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University to present spring theatre and dance productions</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Universityâ€™s Department of Theatre and Dance will present three spring productionsâ€”a scripted play, a student works series, and a dance concertâ€”showcasing faculty-directed theatre, original student work, and a range of dance styles throughout the semester.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>TimelyCare offers students free mental health support, 24/7 virtual counseling</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University students have 24/7, no-cost access to virtual mental health counseling, crisis support and wellness coaching through TimelyCare, expanding flexible care options for both on-campus and online students. </description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Dr. Rafael de la Madrid wins David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University physics professor Rafael de la Madrid has received the 2024â€“2025 David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of his innovative, active-learning teaching approach and exceptional mentorship of undergraduate researchers. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Brittni Silva named January First Generation Student of the Month</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has named senior history major Brittni Silva as its January First Generation Student of the Month, recognizing her perseverance, academic achievement and commitment to becoming an educator as a first-generation college student.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ CIO Patrick Stewart elected to statewide LEARN leadership</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University strengthened its role in statewide higher education leadership when CIO Patrick Stewart was unanimously elected to the LEARN Executive Committee, giving the university a voice in shaping Texasâ€™s advanced education and research network services.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>Kubicek brings global science into the classroom</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University assistant biology professor Dr. Kole Kubicek, a comparative anatomist and fish biologist, studies the development and evolution of fishes while mentoring students in both field and laboratory research, exploring how skeletal structures emerge and vary across species.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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         <title>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University awarded $678,003 grant for youth flood resilience initiative</title>
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         <description>ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ University has received a $678,003 grant to launch FLOWS, a three-year program engaging Southeast Texas middle and high school students in hands-on flood education, rain garden projects, and community resilience initiatives.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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