WT Alumni Association, Engler College of Business to Meet with Austin Alums

Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu

CANYON, Texas — Austin-area Buffs are invited to hoist a pint with their fellow West Texas A&M University graduates.

The WT Alumni Association and the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business will jointly host a social event at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Zilker Brewing Co., 1701 E. Sixth St. in Austin.

“We are proud to see WT Alumni thriving in cities like Austin,” said Ronnie Hall, executive director of the WT Alumni Association. “This event offers an excellent opportunity for WT Alumni to not only reconnect with fellow Buffs but also a chance to strengthen their ties with the Engler College of Business.”

Dr. Robert A. King, associate dean of undergraduate business programs, said the Engler College is “thrilled” to join forces with the Alumni Association.

“We’re excited to bring together our accomplished graduates to celebrate their success and reconnect with our Buff community,” King said. “It’s inspiring to see how far our alumni have come, and we’re excited for the opportunity to network, share stories, and continue building a strong WT legacy.”

Attendees will get two free drinks.

To register, visit wtamu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iEwCTCh7u7NqHY.

Strengthening existing and creating new relationships with alumni is a key mission of the University’s long-range plan, WT 125: From the Panhandle to the World.

That plan is fueled by the historic One West comprehensive fundraising campaign, which reached its initial $125 million goal 18 months after publicly launching in September 2021. The campaign’s new goal is to reach $175 million by 2025; currently, it has raised more than $160 million.

About West Texas A&M University

WT, a Regional Research University, is redefining excellence in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus, as well as the Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center in downtown Amarillo. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of more than 9,000 and offers 66 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees; and 44 graduate degrees, including an integrated bachelor’s and master’s degree, a specialist degree and two doctoral degrees. The University is also home to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, the largest history museum in the state and the home of one of the Southwest’s finest art collections. The Buffaloes are a member of the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference and offers 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.

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