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Besides 125th, A&M-C notes 120 years in Commerce; 50 years since desegregation

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Relations director Derryle Peace says in addition to the University's 125th anniversary being observed this academic year, A&M-Commerce is also noting its 120th year in Commerce since moving from Cooper, and the 50th anniversary of desegregation at what was then East Texas State College.  Derryle also discusses the Brick Garden Project, which is part of the 125th anniversary.

John Mark Dempsey is the host of the public interest program The Blacklands Café from KETR News. Dempsey is also the play-by-play announcer for Commerce Tigers Football on 88.9 FM and on ketr.org.
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