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Faculty Feature - Dr. Lisa Myers

There’s an old adage that says you need to believe in what you’re selling. A&M-Texarkana faculty member Dr. Lisa Myers does just that. Lisa is the Director of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program (BAAS) and Lecturer in Adult Education and Leadership Studies at the university. What she’s selling, to anyone within earshot, is the transformative power of higher education.

Alumni Feature - Ellie Kemins

Ellie is a 2018 graduate of Texas A&M University-Texarkana and a former member of the Eagles soccer team. Ellie received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is employed as an Account Manager with Pharma Nobis in Texarkana. Originally from Southlake Carroll, Texas, Ellie chose A&M-Texarkana because she wanted to be a part of the women’s soccer team and to be a part of the history of Eagles athletics. “I also loved how everyone was very welcome and made you feel at home as soon as you stepped on campus.”

Donnie Spriggs - Director of Food and Beverage at Lost Pizza, Texarkana

Alumni Feature - Donnie Spriggs

Meet Donnie Spriggs. Donnie is a Texarkana area native who graduated from Redwater High School in 2013. Donnie graduated from Texas A&M University-Texarkana in 2021 with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree (which has since been reformatted and renamed as the Bachelor of Science in Leadership degree).

Alumni Feature - Katie Slamer

Meet Katie Slamer, Texas A&M University-Texarkana alumna and the University Police Department’s newest full-time police officer. A 2024 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Katie was already working for the university as a police cadet, and enrolled at the police academy immediately after graduating. She graduated from the academy on October 10, 2024, and was sworn into service as a police officer 5 days later. While at the academy she won the Top Gun award for having the highest marksmanship scores in her class.

Alejandro, Lydia (2024), Elizabeth, and Alex (2021,2023) Oviedo pose for a family photograph after Lydia’s recent graduation from A&M-Texarkana. Lydia and Alex were both stand out members of the Eagle tennis team during their time at the university.

Alumni Feature - Alex and Lydia Oviedo

Both Lydia and Alex left an indelible mark on the university and the Eagle tennis program. They were very active within the campus community and were prominent fixtures at campus events for more than 7 years. Tennis coach Jim Turley added “Alex and Lydia helped make us the program we are today. They are great players, great leaders, and great people.”

Thank you, Alex, and Lydia Oviedo, for all you brought to the A&M-Texarkana community. We will miss your presence here but know you will find much success in your future endeavors. #Soar Eagles.

Faculty Feature - Dr. Lisa Myers

There’s an old adage that says you need to believe in what you’re selling. A&M-Texarkana faculty member Dr. Lisa Myers does just that. Lisa is the Director of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program (BAAS) and Lecturer in Adult Education and Leadership Studies at the university. What she’s selling, to anyone within earshot, is the transformative power of higher education.

Alumni Feature - Ellie Kemins

Ellie is a 2018 graduate of Texas A&M University-Texarkana and a former member of the Eagles soccer team. Ellie received a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is employed as an Account Manager with Pharma Nobis in Texarkana. Originally from Southlake Carroll, Texas, Ellie chose A&M-Texarkana because she wanted to be a part of the women’s soccer team and to be a part of the history of Eagles athletics. “I also loved how everyone was very welcome and made you feel at home as soon as you stepped on campus.”

Alumni Feature - Donnie Spriggs

Meet Donnie Spriggs. Donnie is a Texarkana area native who graduated from Redwater High School in 2013. Donnie graduated from Texas A&M University-Texarkana in 2021 with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree (which has since been reformatted and renamed as the Bachelor of Science in Leadership degree).

Alumni Feature - Katie Slamer

Meet Katie Slamer, Texas A&M University-Texarkana alumna and the University Police Department’s newest full-time police officer. A 2024 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Katie was already working for the university as a police cadet, and enrolled at the police academy immediately after graduating. She graduated from the academy on October 10, 2024, and was sworn into service as a police officer 5 days later. While at the academy she won the Top Gun award for having the highest marksmanship scores in her class.

Alumni Feature - Alex and Lydia Oviedo

Both Lydia and Alex left an indelible mark on the university and the Eagle tennis program. They were very active within the campus community and were prominent fixtures at campus events for more than 7 years. Tennis coach Jim Turley added “Alex and Lydia helped make us the program we are today. They are great players, great leaders, and great people.”

Thank you, Alex, and Lydia Oviedo, for all you brought to the A&M-Texarkana community. We will miss your presence here but know you will find much success in your future endeavors. #Soar Eagles.

Faculty Feature - Dr. Lisa Myers

There’s an old adage that says you need to believe in what you’re selling. A&M-Texarkana faculty member Dr. Lisa Myers does just that. Lisa is the Director of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences program (BAAS) and Lecturer in Adult Education and Leadership Studies at the university. What she’s selling, to anyone within earshot, is the transformative power of higher education.

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