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• Collaborative engagement on the issues of Latinx higher education
  Collaborative engagement of TAMUCC's faculty and doctoral students, Garcia Art and Exhibition Centers officials, community members, and community leaders working on higher education issues of Latinx students. The event was organized as a part of Dr Kevin Bazner's Fall 2023 Hispanic Serving Institution course.
• Discourse on Latinx Access to Higher Education
  Discourse on challenges and opportunities of Latinx students in higher education. The community leaders working in different organizations for Latinx students engaged in the panel discussion. The event was organized as a part of Dr Kevin Bazner's Fall 2023 Hispanic Serving Institution course.
• Dr Hector P. Garcia Memorial Day
  The photo of the celebratory event included the signing of a $25,000 gift courtesy of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation to TAMUCC. The gift will support an exhibition showcasing Garcia’s works within the university’s new Arts Building. (TAMUCC president in the centre and daughter of Dr Hector P. Garcia in the right)
• Albert Kauffman Guest Lecture in Higher Education Law , Fall 2022
  St. Mary's University Professor of Law, Albert Kauffman guest lectured in Dr. Kevin Bazner's Fall 2022 Higher Education Law Students via Zoom
• Oral History Interview of Theresa Garcia Ruiz
  A former student of CCSU, and current senior staff of TAMUCC, Theresa Garcia Ruiz, talks about the different student services and other aspects of CCSU in the transition time from CCSU to TAMUCC in the late 80s and early 90s.
• Alumni annual meet planned for August
  This article discusses the alumni meeting in August. Alumni are one of the best resources and ambassadors of the campus.
• Campus master plan adopted
  This article discusses the adoption of the campus master plan. The campus master plan has numerous infrastructure development plans and incurred budget.
• Clarence Norrell
  Webpage for Clarence Norrell TAMUCC Hall of Fame
• A&M-CC approves naming center for Harte, Sunday, September 27, 1998
  An article about the future building project of the Performing Arts Center at TAMUCC, as Board of Regents authorized the naming of the $18 million center. Ed Harte and his wife Janet donated $3.5 million anonymously at the time to help with the design and construction of the center. The building was set to create a cultural boost and set an example for gift-giving as it would be able to bring people from all over the community together to various events that would be held.
• CCSU gets Kilgore Texas history collection, Monday, August 27, 1984
  An article about a collection of about 10,000 books and documents put together by local accountant Dan Kilgore that chronicles the early history of South Texas donated to CCSU. Kilgore began the collection 35 years ago when he purchased two local history books at a Corpus Christi warehouse that was selling unclaimed items. The appraised value of the items was $385,000 and a dedication ceremony was held as they were housed in the Special Collections and Archives area at the campus library.
• Area colleges hoping against okay on LBB plan, Friday, December 14, 1984
  An article about the possibility of higher tuition, workforce reductions, and an end to certain programs at local Coastal Bend colleges if a Legislative Budget Board (LBB) proposal to cut higher education funds is approved. CCSU stated that if the proposal was approved it would lead to a 23% reduction in funds, leading to salary cuts as they are the biggest part of their budget.
• A&I-CC fund goes over top, Wednesday, December 6, 1972
  An article about Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi surpassing the $1.75 million campaign, after a $150,000 contribution from the James R. Dougherty Jr. Foundation raised the development fund total to more than $1.8 million. The funds are restricted to be used only for academic programs and cannot be used to buy land for the institution.
• Large gifts pace A&I-CC fund drive, Tuesday, July 4, 1972
  An article about how most of the donations made to the A&I-CC fund drive have been donated in contributions of $5,000 to $150,000. The fund has raised $1,367,368 of the $1,750,000 goal and their have been contributions that ranged from $1 to $150,000. John Crutchfield the campaign chairman mentioned that they are confident they will receive many more contributions, both small and large, and will be impactful as the drive is for the future success of the University.
• Exes will assist A&I-CC fund drive, Sunday, April 23, 1972
  An article regarding the Texas A&I University Alumni Association's participation in a fund-raising campaign to help new state-funded programs pay for expenses that aren't fully covered by the state. A few elements are the development of libraries, loans, fellowships, scholarships, and additional operating funding for the first part of the year.
• UCC Library Fulfills Dream, Saturday, May 11, 1963
  An article about the dedication of the UCC library with the Library Donors, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Butt. About 500 students, faculty members, and friends of the college were in attendance for the brief dedication, and the building was dedicated to the "Glory of God". The dedication included brief speeches, a program of readings, music, and a dedicatory prayer by Howard Butt Jr.
• Alumni Donor Stories, Summer 2022
  An article about impactful donors and their contributions by years. Alumni from the 1960s "Jag" Cheema who earned his business degree in 1967 from the University, also met his wife Linda, a fellow UCC student. THey have made a special bond with Islander Athletics and have made impactful contributions and enjoy meeting students impacted by their generosity to the University. Terry Burrowes an alumnus from 1970 talked about how the University helped shape his professional career.
• Letter from Local Representatives about recent contributions, Summer 2022
  An article in letter format that talks about contributions that were made in partnership with local representatives from Legislature. It mentions the amounts towards recent capital construction assistance projects, continuation of support to the engineering program for STEM pipeline initiatives and program support, Lone Star UAS Center support, and additional programs.
• $850,000 Chapman gift funds new sports facility, Fall 2006
  An article and image about the $850,000 donation from the Chapman's for the new sports facility in 2006. Islander Field will be a three-story sports facility that will house public bathrooms, a concession stand on the first floor, a press box, and an upper-level suite. It mentions how it will increase the visibility of the baseball and softball programs in the community.
• Former Corpus Christi publisher makes $46 million donation to University, September 27, 2000
  An article about a $46 million pledge from Ed H. Harte to the University to be used for the construction of HRI. In total, he has given almost $50.5 million to the University, including the pledge mentioned.
• Port of Corpus Christi donation to TAMU-CC, June 30, 2023
  An article about the Port of Corpus Christi's $50,000 gift to TAMUCC in the Summer of 2023 to support programs offered by the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Sciences. The goal of the funds is to offer summer camps available to middle school students, STEM workshops for educators, and to help put together a curriculum for the CTE pathway.
• New Scholarship for TAMU-CC Nursing Program, October 24, 2022
  An article about the $50,000 donation from Corpus Christi Medical Center to the University's undergraduate Nursing Program. The funds will support a new endowed scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the nursing program. Eligibility requires one to be an undergraduate student in the CONHS nursing program full-time and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Area's 4 Colleges Share Three Major Needs, Sunday, January 31, 1965
  An article about an important measure of progress of a city or area is in the development of its schools and colleges. The three major needs discussed by the four local Coastal Bend colleges, including enrollment growth, buildings, and well-qualified faculty/instructors to pay the costs.
• UCC Library Dedication, Wednesday May 8, 1963
  An article about the $300,000 UCC Library is one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the South Texas area, as well as the features and amenities of the building. It also discusses the upcoming dedication ceremony with the UCC President Dr. W. A. Miller and donors Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Butt.
• UCC Library Seeks Donors of Books, Sunday August 19, 1951
  An article asking for donations of books in good condition and college level to the UCC library. The library also asked for children's books in good condition for students taking teacher-training courses and Texas periodicals.
• Fall 2008 Community Support News
  An article talking about community support to the University in Fall 2008 with various contributions made, including $5 million from the estate of Lawrence Atkins, a visiting artists endowment provided by the Cotillion Club in more than $60,000, Greater Texas Foundation's endowment established with various grants and amounts: $20,000, $80,000 and totaling the endowment to $200,000. AEP gifted the University $25,000 to support the institution's greatest need and awarding of arts scholarships and community outreach donation funds scholarships.