Congratulations to Texas A&M University–Texarkana as they marked a major milestone on Friday, December 5. The University held its 105th commencement ceremony inside the Lois & Cary Patterson Student Center on campus.

Family, friends, faculty, and staff were on hand to celebrate the 224 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who completed their degrees during the Fall 2025 semester.

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A Day to Celebrate Hard Work and Achievement at Texas A&M - Texarkana

A&M–Texarkana President Dr. Ross Alexander told the graduates that this is a time to honor and be proud of the work they have done to reach such a special day. He also stated in the press release,

I'm confident that the degrees they have earned will serve them well across their lifetimes, and we all look forward to watching them soar.

 

Fall Commencement Address by Dr. James Henry Russell Inspires Graduates

The Fall 2025 commencement address was delivered by Dr. James Henry Russell, Chief Financial Officer at The Arnold Companies and a proud A&M–Texarkana alumnus. A former public-school superintendent and college president, Dr. Russell spoke about hard work, lifelong learning, lifting others up, and the importance of caring for both family and oneself.

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Here are some interesting Numbers for the Fall 2025 Texas A&M - Texarkana Graduates

A total of 224 graduates

77% earned their bachelor’s degrees

20% earned their master’s degrees

3% earned doctoral degrees

38% (86 students) graduated from the College of Arts, Science, and Education

33% (73 students) graduated from the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology

13% (29 students) from the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services

16% (36 students) from the School of Professional Education and Community Engagement

Graduates represented nine different states!

The closest graduate lived 1.9 miles from campus.

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The furthest graduate was 5,210 miles away from her home. Pictured above is Delfina Misiuna, a math major from Bydgoszcz, Poland

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And Delfina Misiuna's family and friends gathered together in Poland to watch the live stream!

The class posted a GPA of 3.37

Spring 2026 Classes Start Soon at Texas A&M -Texarkana

Registration for Spring 2026 classes is already underway. Classes begin January 12, 2026. Find out more information at tamut.edu or contact admissions@tamut.edu

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