Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX)

General

• Mission:

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an expanding, doctoral-granting institution committed to preparing graduates for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in the global community. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, creative activity and service. Our supportive, multicultural learning community provides undergraduate and graduate students with a challenging educational experience. The university's federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) provides a foundation for closing educational gaps, while its strategic location on the Gulf of Mexico and on the cultural border with Latin America provides a basis for gaining national and international prominence.

• History:

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi traces its beginning to 1947 as the area’s premier institution of higher education. Today, we’re part of The Texas A&M University System, a network of nine universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center. The following dates are significant milestones marking our amazing transformation.

1947 -
Ward Island becomes home to the University of Corpus Christi (UCC), an institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. A total of 312 students are enrolled.

1970 -
Hurricane Celia causes more than $1 million in damage to the campus.

1971 -
Legislature authorizes the Texas A&I University System to establish a state-supported upper-level institution of higher education in Corpus Christi.

1973 -
Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi opens its doors on Sept. 4, 1973, to 969 students as an upper-level institution offering courses at the junior, senior and graduate levels.

1977 -
The Legislature changes the school’s name to Corpus Christi State University.

1989 -
Corpus Christi State University joins The Texas A&M University System.

1992 -
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board authorizes the University’s first doctoral degree program.

1993 -
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents renames the institution Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. A year later, it becomes a four-year comprehensive university and enrollment increases to 5,000 students.

1997 -
The University revives its intercollegiate athletics program. Today, A&M-Corpus Christi competes in 14 men’s and women’s sports as a member of the Southland Conference.

2004 -
The Board of Regents approves the University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences which opened the following year.

2005 -
Dr. Flavius Killebrew becomes the University’s President/CEO and initiates Momentum 2015, a 10-year plan to establish Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as the flagship university for South Texas.

2010-
The University has more than 9,100 students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in five colleges. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 19-to-1, our students learn from top-notch professors who are engaged in ground-breaking research and who bring a fresh, real-world attitude into the classroom.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has built a solid academic reputation for its challenging curriculum and highly-rated degree programs. Islander students explore the depths of the Gulf of Mexico, perform on the finest stage in the Coastal Bend region, undertake study and research that improves lives and supports the well-being of the community, and engage in partnerships with businesses.

At our beautiful campus located on its own 240-acre semi-tropical island, students can blend daily work in classes and laboratories with a stroll along the beach lined with palm trees, natural wetlands, and a view of downtown across the sparkling waters. However, A&M-Corpus Christi is more than beautiful scenery. With modern buildings, an extensive library, a magnificent Performing Arts Center, NCAA sports, recreational facilities, and many amenities that support an enjoyable quality of life, we are also a community.

A&M-Corpus Christi is clear in its commitment to student success. Our academic programs promote the importance of developing knowledge and building leadership skills, and our array of student services and activities are invaluable to students in their pursuit of a well-rounded college education. The future success of Texas is dependent on access to higher education for our minority populations, and this University is in the perfect position to help realize that goal.

• Year established:1947

Registration

• Organization type:Grantseeker
• Country of registration:United States
• Year established:1947
• Tax Determination Letter:Unknown
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