Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s College of Business has several professors based at the campus teaching accounting, finance, management, and marketing courses – allowing students to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Qualifying individuals and families can receive free assistance from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Business students who are offering complimentary tax filing aid this season. The service is provided through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and runs through April 15.

Through dedication to his craft, student-centered teaching methods, and research, Dr. Robert Leonard Smith, professor of counseling and educational psychology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, has been named a 2018-2019 Texas A&M University System Regents Professor. This is the highest honor bestowed upon faculty by the Texas A&M University System.

The Valero Energy Foundation and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair was hosted by the Island University on Feb. 16.

Through dedication to his craft, student-centered teaching methods, and research, Dr. Robert Leonard Smith, professor of counseling and educational psychology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, has been named a 2018-2019 Texas A&M University System Regents Professor. This is the highest honor bestowed upon faculty by the Texas A&M University System.

A new group exhibition on display through Feb. 8 at Islander Art Gallery, 4024 Weber Rd., showcases the provocative works of eight Islander graduate students in the MFA Studio Art program in the Department of Art and Design in the College of Liberal Arts.

The Criminal Justice Department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi hosted its third annual Crime Scene Demo on March 21 in the Faculty Center atrium. This year’s victim – Dr. Mark Hartlaub, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts – suffered an apparent stab wound and head injury – but as for how he perished? That was up to students to decipher.

Several student journalists from the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi student newspaper, Island Waves, were awarded for outstanding work at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Convention held March 13-16 at the Omni Bayfront.

The recently awarded Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJJDP) “Specialized Services and Mentoring for Child and Youth Victims of Sex Trafficking” $450,000 grant will enhance and expand mentoring services, direct victim services, and education to health care providers, law enforcement, and the community.

Susan Greathouse, clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M-University Corpus Christi, spends much of her free time working on porcelain painting projects. Her work has been displayed in a variety of art spaces in Corpus Christi and beyond.

The Criminal Justice Department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi hosted its third annual Crime Scene Demo on March 21 in the Faculty Center atrium. This year’s victim – Dr. Mark Hartlaub, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts – suffered an apparent stab wound and head injury – but as for how he perished? That was up to students to decipher.

Because Oso Bay’s water quality impacts the health and function of plants and wildlife around Ward Island, a team of Islander students and faculty are conducting a year-long research project aimed at monitoring water quality in the bay.

Islanders representing the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society chapter and the Islander Green Team held an early spring beach clean-up on Sunday, Feb. 24, at University Beach.

With a new year comes the beginning of a fresh chapter for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Conrad Blucher Institute (CBI). Dr. Philippe Tissot, who has served as CBI’s associate director since 2011, took on a new role as interim director on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) project selected the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence & Innovation at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to test drone traffic management. The Island University is one of only two test sites selected nationwide.

The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation (LSUASC) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi entered into an agreement on Oct. 31 with Nueces County to provide emergency drone support in the event of future natural disasters.

Because Oso Bay’s water quality impacts the health and function of plants and wildlife around Ward Island, a team of Islander students and faculty are conducting a year-long research project aimed at monitoring water quality in the bay.

The recently awarded Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJJDP) “Specialized Services and Mentoring for Child and Youth Victims of Sex Trafficking” $450,000 grant will enhance and expand mentoring services, direct victim services, and education to health care providers, law enforcement, and the community.

The Criminal Justice Department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi hosted its third annual Crime Scene Demo on March 21 in the Faculty Center atrium. This year’s victim – Dr. Mark Hartlaub, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts – suffered an apparent stab wound and head injury – but as for how he perished? That was up to students to decipher.

Parade of Nations, a multicultural event that consists of booths, a lunch meal and performances, was presented on March 21 in the University Center by the Office of International Education at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

On Feb. 8, the National Islander Alumni Association and Islanders Athletics partnered to honor eight distinguished Islander alumni and supporters for their post-graduation/service success.

Although weather proved to be a factor, neither cold temperatures nor wind and drizzle could dampen the Islander community’s spirit during Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s 2019 Homecoming week, which took place Feb. 3-Feb. 9.