Texas A&M University-Commerce, a leading educational institution in Texas, is under threat of being renamed to Texas A&M University-Dallas at Commerce or Texas A&M-Dallas. This name change would have far-reaching implications for dedicated students, passionate faculty, incredible staff, and the entire economy of Commerce, TX.

For years, Texas A&M University-Commerce has built a solid reputation as a center for learning and innovation. The proposed name change could disrupt the established brand identity and confuse prospective students.

Additionally, the local economy is closely tied to the University. Any dilution of the University's identity could potentially harm local businesses that rely on its student and staff population for patronage. It is crucial to preserve the distinct identity of Texas A&M University-Commerce for the sake of continuity, tradition, and local economic stability.

Please, uphold the legacy and identity of our University by signing this petition to halt the renaming process.

Please share your stories of the university below! This petition will be sent to university officials and the Board of Regents.

Edit on 7/11/2024, following the forum hosted by Dr. Rudin: The potential name change to Texas A&M University-Dallas does not represent the TAMUC or East Texas community any more than “TAMU Dallas at Commerce” does. The fact of the matter is that any association with the name Dallas on a campus that is 60+ miles from Dallas proper is confusing and not representative of Commerce. If you share the sentiment that the university name should stay true to its roots with either TAMUC, East Texas A&M, or something similar, please let the Board and administration know. 

If you’d like to send an additional message about this change via email, here are some contacts:

Chancellor John Sharp

Chancellor@tamus.edu

Board of Regents Chairman William “Bill” Mahomes, Jr. 

bill.mahomes@bracewell.com

Vickie Spillers, Executive Director

vickie@tamus.edu

Mark Rudin, President of TAMUC

Mark.Rudin@tamuc.edu

Sam Walker, Special Assistant to the President

Sam.Walker@tamuc.edu

Harrison Keller, PhD, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Commissioner

commissioner@highered.texas.gov

Photo credit: TAMUC