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17�Թ� will stage a live outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” from Apr. 10-13.

Texas Academy student Isabella Tran has been selected for the highly competitive Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

17�Թ� will recognize five exceptional graduates at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday, Apr. 4 at the Setzer Student Center’s Live Oak Ballroom.

17�Թ�’s College of Business hosted its latest Distinguished Speakers Series event on Tuesday, March 25, welcoming Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of 17�Թ�.

17�Թ�’s study abroad program in Granada, Spain, running from May 16 to May 31, 2025, offers students a unique opportunity to gain international business insights through academic seminars, corporate visits, and cultural immersion in collaboration with the University of Granada.

Latin Grammy award-winning musician José Valentino will visit 17�Թ� for a two-day guest artist residency on March 27-28, offering workshops on music, business, and entrepreneurship before concluding with a concert alongside the 17�Թ� Flute Ensemble.

Dr. Philip Cole has been named Executive Director of the Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) at 17�Թ�.

17�Թ� engineering students visited the Quanta Advanced Training Center, earning OSHA certifications, networking with industry professionals, and gaining hands-on experience through a partnership supporting career development.

17�Թ� has once again been recognized for its commitment to affordable, high-quality education, with three of its online degree programs earning top spots in the Affordable Degree Guide’s 2025 rankings.

Dr. Rebecca Boone's journey as interim dean of 17�Թ�'s College of Arts and Sciences is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of community as she navigates both academic challenges and a personal battle with breast cancer.

17�Թ� recognizes Sergio Mendez, a senior Biology Pre-Med major from Nederland, Texas, as the First-Generation Student of the Month for March.

17�Թ� broke ground on the Teri and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex, an 8,500-square-foot facility set to transform the baseball program with state-of-the-art amenities.

17�Թ� students, Jonah Watts and Ana Morfin, have accepted positions with Blue Origin, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

The Smith-Hutson Scholars Program at 17�Թ� provides life-changing financial support and mentorship to students facing financial barriers, enabling them to pursue higher education and achieve their academic and career goals.

17�Թ� has earned the R2 designation for high research activity, surpassing key benchmarks in research expenditures and doctorates awarded, positioning itself as a rising leader in scientific innovation and academic excellence.

Mary Wickland has been named 17�Թ�’s new vice president for operations and chief financial officer.