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Congressman Cuellar Announces Over $5 Million in Federal Funding for Texas A&M International University

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, has revealed a significant boost for Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with federal funding totaling $5,381,454.

The allocated funds consist of three distinct awards, each addressing specific areas within TAMIU:

  1. Student Emotional and Academic Success Project: TAMIU will receive $2,999,053 to implement the Student Emotional and Academic Success project, aimed at enhancing the social, emotional, and academic support for students.

  2. Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Simulation Program: A grant of $1,489,619 has been designated for TAMIU’s Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Simulation program. This initiative seeks to provide and elevate the quality of nursing and healthcare education in Webb County.

  3. STEM-Squared Program: TAMIU's STEM-Squared program will benefit from $892,782 in federal funding. This financial support is geared towards offering resources for STEM-related and engineering programming.

Congressman Cuellar expressed his congratulations to TAMIU, stating, “Congratulations to TAMIU for being competitively selected for over $5 million in federal education grants. These transformative grants will go towards creating new programming for STEM, engineering, and nursing education while also ensuring students are emotionally supported in their academic endeavors. In Congress, I’ll keep fighting for more resources for our universities so South Texas students can be successful and prepared to enter the workforce. Thank you to Dr. Pablo Arenaz, President of TAMIU, for working with me to deliver for our students.”

Dr. Pablo Arenaz, President of TAMIU, acknowledged Congressman Cuellar's dedication, saying, "TAMIU is fortunate to have a dedicated and effective University supporter in Congressman Cuellar. The enhanced programs, resources, and activities afforded by these major grants help distinguish our University and the powerful possibilities students can access to gain a valuable learning experience at TAMIU. His leadership, commitment, and foresight help create boundless opportunities for success for our students.”