Welcome

Greetings Alumni & Friends,

I am pleased to join Texas A&M University-Commerce as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In the short time I have been here, I am consistently impressed with the gratitude that each of you have displayed for A&M-Commerce and the varied ways in which you support this great institution. There is a great energy on campus and it fills me with PRIDE to be a part of this family.

I would like to see that energy and passion grow as Development & Alumni Relations aspires to expand. This can only be done with your help! We are looking to you for a mix of support that can come in a variety of ways; either through financial gifts or gifts of time and talent. Whether you choose to reconnect with the university by joining the Alumni Association, supporting students with scholarships, or being an advocate for A&M-Commerce whenever you get the opportunity; I am personally grateful for your efforts. Your support of A&M-Commerce, in whatever form, is important to building on our reputation of excellence.

I would encourage you to explore the pages within our website to learn how you can help a student become a Lion for Life! As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

Warm Regards,

Randy Van Deven
Vice President Institutional Advancement

Giving Back

Carrington

Jace Carrington grew up in the mid-50’s in a farming community with limited resources.  It was only through his service in the United States military and subsequent GI bill that he was able to atte Read More

Brent Dyer

One of five A&M-Commerce alums in his family, attending A&M-Commerce wasn't a choice for Brent Dyer-it was a family tradition. A&M-Commerce provided the foundation Dyer needed to be suc Read More

Alumni Stories

Dale & Betty Bedgood

Dale and Betty Bedgood have found numerous ways to share their resources over the years. Betty and I have tried to share through our church and various organization all of our married lives,  Dale sa Read More

Ross

Kenton Ross came to East Texas State University as dean of the College of Businness Administration(now College of Business & Technology) in August 1978. He received his bachelor of science degree Read More

Meet the Board

Kenneth Threlkeld

Mr. Threlkeld graduated from East Texas State University with a B.B.A. in 1960. He began his career in the insurance field in 1960. He established TCI in 1982, and the agency has grown to Read More

Wayne Galyean

A&M-Commerce filled a void for me when I attended, and it still does, it’s a wonderful place to earn a degree, and I’m glad to give something back. Read More