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����APP celebrated its graduating Class of 2025 with a revived senior-only event featuring food, festivities, and swag, offering students a final moment to connect before commencement.

����APP senior engineering students showcased innovative, real-world solutions—from autonomous firefighting robots to eco-friendly coffee roasters—at the 2025 Senior Design Showcase, marking the culmination of their college careers with industry-backed capstone projects that bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional engineering practice.

����APP marked Earth Day on Tuesday with a laid-back celebration on the Dining Hall lawn, bringing together students, campus groups and local organizations for an afternoon of hands-on activities and environmental outreach. 

����APP's College of Engineering celebrated Engineering Week (EWeek) with a series of events, workshops and competitions designed to inspire students and highlight the diverse fields of engineering.

����APP's inaugural ring ceremony, held on March 29, 2025, surpassed expectations with 81 students and 330 guests celebrating a new tradition that honored academic achievements, resilience, and the lasting bond with the university community.

The ����APP College of Engineering hosted its Spring 2025 Career Fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, bringing together industry leaders from across the country.

����APP’s College of Business hosted its latest Distinguished Speakers Series event on Tuesday, March 25, welcoming Dr. Jaime Taylor, president of ����APP.

����APP engineering students visited the Quanta Advanced Training Center, earning OSHA certifications, networking with industry professionals, and gaining hands-on experience through a partnership supporting career development.

����APP recognizes Sergio Mendez, a senior Biology Pre-Med major from Nederland, Texas, as the First-Generation Student of the Month for March.

����APP has recognized Maddison Bean, a graduate student in Speech and Hearing Sciences (SPHS), as its February 2025 First-Gen Student of the Month.

����APP named Tashia LeBlanc, a senior in multidisciplinary studies, as January's First Generation Student of the Month.

Blake Wilson, a junior majoring in Management Information Systems with a concentration in Enterprise Systems, has been named ����APP's First-Generation Student of the Month for December.

����APP student-athletes discussed the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, including time management and mental health, during the "Flip the Script: The Unique Experience of Student Athletes" event hosted by the Athletics Council.

The ����APP Association of Rocketry (����APPNAR) has officially been accepted into the NASA Student Launch Challenge competition for the second year in a row.

����APP celebrated the accomplishments of its first-generation college students on Friday, Nov. 8, at the First-Gen College Celebration Student Awards Luncheon.

����APP has named Jesus Mendoza and Alex V. Tran as its First-Generation Students of the Month for November.

The ����APP College of Engineering held its bi-annual career fair at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Center this past September, featuring a record-breaking 85 companies.

The annual Study Abroad Fair at ����APP transformed the Setzer Student Center into a gateway to the world, drawing students eager to explore international opportunities.

����APP will honor its first-generation college students with a series of events during First-Gen College Celebration Week, starting Monday, Nov. through Saturday, Nov 9.

We caught up with students during Homecoming Week to hear their thoughts on the festivities and the importance of student engagement in shaping their campus experience.

����APP students took a break from Homecoming excitement on Friday, Oct 11, with a goat yoga session, offering a unique blend of relaxation and fun.

����APP’s Fall 2024 Career Expo offered students and alumni from all majors the opportunity to explore internships, co-ops, and full-time positions in a wide variety of fields.

Grace Gause, a junior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education), is studying abroad in Alicante, Spain, where she enjoys building friendships, exploring new places, and embracing the local culture while reflecting on how the experience will enhance her future career in education.

����APP’s Center for Career and Professional Development recently hosted "Taylor-ed Tuesday," an event designed to promote professional attire and career readiness.