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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
From the Farm
& Into the Lab
First-generation college student
develops passion for research at
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
A Message from
President Steven H. Tallant
As
the fall semester came to a close, so did the
year 2013. For all of us in Javelina Nation, there
was much to celebrate this year. Our enrollment con-
tinues to grow and we added new academic programs
and research centers to meet the needs of our students
while addressing real issues pertinent to our region and
our world. Our students and faculty were recognized for
their talents as well as their academic and civic contribu-
tions.
As a recap, here are just a few of the highlights of 2013:
· In spring we announced a partnership with the Pre-
mont Independent School Distric
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KIN
A Message from President Steven H. Tallant As
Fall enrollment growth infographic TOP 8 PROGRAMS
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S
FACULTY RECEIVES STATEWIDE AWARD Adria Vasquez, a
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“The McNair program not only gave me the financia
him hone his craft, quickly transforming the unde
FALL ENROLLMENT GROWTH TOP 8 PROGRAMS lil 1
Anissa Hernandez Bachelor of Arts, 1994
Jose Mendoza Bachelo
Balous Miller Bachelor’s in Agric
Abel Lopez Bachelor’s in Busine
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