WTAMU Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences

09/02/2026

Join us for the 14th Annual Helen Piehl Distinguished Lecture!

Roxana Stanley, Bilingual Educational Diagnostician, will present “Bilingual Evaluation for Students with Specific Learning Disability.”

This full-day workshop will focus on evaluating bilingual and emergent language learners and writing clear, cohesive reports. It is designed for professionals who assess students, including Educational Diagnosticians, School Psychologists, and Speech Pathologists.

Friday, October 9 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Alumni Banquet Hall or via Zoom

6.0 hours of Continuing Professional Education

Tickets are $25 and free for WT faculty, staff, and students.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register!

Registration Link: https://wtamu.schoolauction.net/hplc26

09/01/2026

Join us for an upcoming Panhandle ALTA Workshop featuring WT’s Dr. Judy Williams!

Dr. Williams will present “Morphology: Using Explicit Instruction to Teach Roots, Stems, Affixes, and Their Meanings.”

Monday, September 14
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom

We are excited to have Dr. Williams representing West Texas A&M University and sharing her expertise with educators across the Panhandle.

Register here:
https://wtamuuw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Bm6cc0tMXBXv2m

05/11/2026

The Terry B. Rogers College of Education & Social Sciences wishes all students the very best on finals this week! Finish strong, stay focused, and remember how far you’ve come this semester. We’re cheering you on as you cross the finish line.

03/02/2026

WT Excellence Initiatives have expanded, now including full-time employees of TAMUS agencies and dependents of full-time Region 16 employees.

This initiative continues to make high-quality education more accessible and affordable.

Want to learn more? Join us for a live Q&A session on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM CST and get your questions answered.

Register today: wtamu.edu/graduate/events

02/25/2026

🦬 Newly Admitted Student Checklist

Congratulations and welcome to the Buff Family! We know this is an exciting season for your student — and for you. To help them start strong at WT, here are the next important steps:

✔ Register for Orientation (Required)
All new students must attend New Student Orientation (NSO) or Transfer Student Orientation (TSO).
Register at wtamu.edu/NSO

✔ Apply for University Housing
Secure on-campus housing at wtamu.edu/housing

✔ Schedule a Campus Visit
Visit wtamu.edu/visit to plan a trip to campus.

We’re here every step of the way and can’t wait to welcome your student to WT this fall. If you have questions, our Admissions team is happy to help!

02/20/2026

West Texas A&M University's online Master's in Public Administration program has been recognized as one of the top programs in Texas for 2026! The program is ranked the #2 online Master's in Public Administration program in the state (https://publicadministrationpolicy.org/public-administration/texas/ ). We are excited for the recognition and for what is to come for the MPA program.

Join the MPA for the fall semester! Visit wtamu.edu/mpa for information about the program and how to apply.

The program accepts the Texas firefighter waiver and is part of the Educators Excellence program here at WTAMU.

Priority application date for fall 2026 is March 15, and the final application date is July 1. Contact program director Dr. Darrell Lovell, [email protected], with any questions.

02/17/2026

West Texas A&M University is proud to announce that all full-time school employees within the Region 16 Education Service Center — and their dependents — are now eligible for 50% off tuition and mandatory fees.

From Education to Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management Administration, and Public Administration — undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certification programs — your next degree just became a whole lot more possible. Invest in your future while continuing to impact the future of our communities.

Learn more by visiting the Educators Excellence Initiative page and the Terry B. Rogers College of Education & Social Sciences page.

Educators Excellence Initiative:
https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/educators-excellence-initiative.html
Terry B. Rogers College of Education & Social Sciences:
https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-education-social-sciences/index.html

02/16/2026

Congratulations to WT’s Department of Education on honoring students entering the educator preparation program at their recent pinning ceremony. This meaningful milestone symbolizes their first steps into a profession that shapes futures and strengthens communities. We are proud to celebrate these future educators as they begin their journey.

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University celebrated future additions to the ranks of regional educators at a special ceremony.

02/10/2026

Please help us congratulate Cindy Grabbe, Administrative Associate in the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences, on being named the WT Staff Council February Employee of the Month!

Cindy is truly vital to our work. Her dedication, attention to detail, and steady support keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She is consistently reliable, incredibly helpful, and always willing to go the extra mile for faculty, staff, and students alike.

We are so grateful for all that you do, Cindy. This recognition is well deserved

02/05/2026

We’re excited to spotlight our own Dr. Shanna Peeples as she presents a community workshop hosted by the WT Center for Learning Disabilities!

Writing Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
Monday, February 9 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Live on Zoom

Whether you’re an educator, parent, or advocate, this session will offer meaningful strategies you can use right away.

🔗 Register here:
https://apps.wtamu.edu/forms/cld-workshop.php

Please feel free to share and invite others from the community!