A&M-Texarkana Forms New Partnership with Wholesale Electric Supply Co., Inc.

TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana has announced a new partnership with Wholesale Electric Supply Co., Inc. (WES) that will enable full-time employees of the company to receive discounted tuition on courses at the university.  

The tuition discount is applicable to programs of all academic levels, including baccalaureate, graduate, certificate, and micro-credential. Classes are available in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats and there is no fee needed to apply. In addition to the tuition discount, any eligible employee who is a new student at the university enrolling in at least 6 credit hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework is eligible to receive the First Flight Scholarship, which allows them to take their first class free of charge.

"We’re proud to partner with Texas A&M University-Texarkana to support the continued growth and education of our employees,” said Buddy McCulloch, President and CEO of Wholesale Electric Supply Co., Inc. “This initiative reflects our commitment to investing in our team’s development, helping them build new skills and advance their careers while strengthening our overall workforce. By making education more accessible, we’re creating opportunities that benefit our people, our organization, and our community."

"We are proud to announce that our newest community partner is Wholesale Electric Supply Co., Inc.," said A&M-Texarkana President Dr. Ross Alexander. "For nearly 80 years this family-owned business has provided excellent customer service to those in need of electrical and power-related supplies and design. We are pleased to now support their employees as they continue with their education goals."

Wholesale Electric Supply Co., Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business that began operating in 1947. From its original location in an old grocery store building in Texarkana the company has grown to 83 locations in seven states serving both residential and commercial customers.

The tuition discount is effective immediately and can be applied to Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 courses which are enrolling now.