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Maverick McIvor in Ģý's championship-clinching win Nov. 16, 2024

Wildcats clinch UAC championship with win over Tarleton

The never-say-die Ģý Wildcats did it again Saturday night, and this time, it resulted in the football program’s first NCAA Division I conference championship and berth in the FCS playoffs. The 14th-ranked Wildcats and 13th-ranked Tarleton State Texans battled for 60 minutes in a game worthy of a conference championship. Fortunately, the Wildcats walked out … Continued
Dr. Rachel Team

U.S. Department of Education grants $3.6 million to Ģý

Ģý’s Department of Psychology has been awarded $3.6 million in research funding from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the recently announced Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant. The award is the largest federal grant Ģý has received in the last 15 years.  Under the leadership of Dr. Rachel Team, associate … Continued

Ģý sets all-time enrollment record

More than 6,700 students enrolled at Ģý this fall, marking the university’s largest-ever student body and seven consecutive years of record enrollment. The student total of 6,730 reflects an increase of 8% over last year, more than 27% over the past five years and more than 48% over the past 10 years.  This … Continued

No Paris vacation for two Wildcats at the Olympics

His foot speed will not be on display, but former sprinter Sayon Cooper (’98) will make Ģý history again this weekend when he accompanies eight top athletes from the Republic of Liberia into the bright lights and onto the purple running surface of Stade de France in Paris. Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 … Continued

Ģý faculty professor feature in a children's book

Ģý professor’s discovery highlighted in a new children’s book

A new children’s book about recently discovered mammals includes a section about a rodent species identified by an Ģý biology professor. Dr. Tom Lee, a professor in the Department of Biology at Ģý; Amy Scott (’10), then a biology student at Ģý; and Carlos Boada, a researcher and professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica … Continued

Physics graduate embraces opportunities in sciences, arts

Kaden Vasquez, a May 2024 physics graduate from Wichita Falls, came to Ģý during the pandemic, a time of uncertainty for many. After his senior year of high school, he struggled to find the motivation to attend college in a world that was changing rapidly.  Still, he knew he had a passion for learning, so … Continued

Costa Rica Mollejones workers deconstructing seats

Students in business consulting class make global impact in Costa Rica

Can something as simple as old leather airplane seats make a profound impact? For students in the College of Business Administration’s Social Enterprise Consulting class, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Last summer, six students embarked on a Study Abroad trip to Costa Rica, spending 16 days immersed in the world of Wearsos, a pioneering … Continued

Graduate overcomes childhood challenges, takes leadership roles at Ģý

Hermela Aregay, social work graduate originally from Eritrea, embodies resilience, perseverance and a passion for others. Hermela and her family moved from the East African country of Eritrea to Dallas when she was eight years old, presenting the obstacles of learning a new culture. Along with this challenge, in her teenage years, she was diagnosed … Continued