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The WTAMU community is saddened today by the death of student Treston Johnson. Treston was a vibrant and active member of the WT family. His untimely death is a great loss to the University, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
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Buffalo Stadium is christened with a win! 35-16 Buffs! #WTAMU #BuffNation
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West Texas A&M University Canyon campus and Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center will be closed and all classes cancelled due to weather on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Thank you.
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We’re proud of these Buffs for a historic season! Congratulations on a hard-fought game! #BuffsChampionship #GoBuffs #WTAMU #BuffNation
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Canyon has been named the safest college town in Texas and one of the safest college towns in the entire country by an independent analyst. This is in addition to WT being named the safest college in Texas and one of the Top 10 safest in the country.
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Due to weather conditions, #WTAMU will close at 3 p.m. today. All afternoon and evening classes are canceled on Canyon and Amarillo campuses. Campus will remain closed Oct. 27, when a decision will be made whether to remain closed Oct. 28. Thank you, and stay safe, Buffs!
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The White Buffalo was placed in its new home today at Buffalo Stadium. Join us on campus on Friday, Sept. 6 for the big reveal! #WTAMU #WTWhiteBuffalo #BuffaloStadium
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That’s right, NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! We’re so proud of these Lady Buffs! #GoBuffs
THE BUFFS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPS!
West Texas A&M mounts a dramatic comeback to capture their second #D2SB title and first since 2014!
#MakeItYours
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Due to ongoing weather conditions, the West Texas A&M University Canyon campus and Harrington Academic Hall WTAMU Amarillo Center will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 28. All classes are canceled.
Please keep safe and warm, Buffs!
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See you Sept. 7, Buff fans. #WTAMU #BuffaloStadiumHomeOpener
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The White Buffalo has been revealed in its new home in Citizens Bank Plaza outside of Buffalo Stadium. #WTAMU #BuffaloStadium
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The WTAMU community is mourning the loss of Dr. Dean Hawkins today after his valiant fight against brain cancer. His legacy will live on in the lives of the many students he nurtured through his love of teaching.
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☑️LSC Regular Season Champs
☑️LSC Tournament Champs
☑️Regional Champs
✅𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
The 🏆 is coming home.
#ALLIN | #BuffNation
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Hey WT students, get a sneak peak of Buffalo Stadium tomorrow, Aug. 29 from 5:30-7 p.m.! Get a FREE Game Day shirt, get help claiming your ticket for the first game, check out the field and have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship! #WTAMU #BuffaloStadium
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After more 50 years as the lookout for Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, the White Buffalo headed off for repairs and paint today to be prepared for it's new location at the brand new Buffalo Stadium. #WhiteBuffalo #WTAMU #WTBuffaloStadium
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The numbers are in, and we've hit a historic high! We're beginning our Fall 2020 semester with the largest enrollment in our history, fueled by an increase in online students, graduate students and transfer students. #WTAMU #GoBuffs
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WT students voted yes for a new on-campus stadium in an online vote of the student body Tuesday and Wednesday.#wtamu
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Thanks to a $1 million annual gift in perpetuity, WTAMU is now home to the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business and the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. #wamu #wthistory
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WT has been named the safest campus in Texas and top ten in the nation! wtamu.edu/news/wt-named-safe… #WTAMU #SafestCampusInTexas
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We’re proud of you, Ben! #GoBuffs
To my school @wtamu and everyone in texas that cheered for team Ghana,a very big thank you to y’all. Heartfelt gratitude to @WTAMUTrackXC for preparing me and helping me qualify for olympics and living the olympic dream.Thank you guys for cheering team 🇬🇭 on! Go Buffs!!!
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WT students gathered together today to hear a reenactment of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech in the Vaughan Pedestrian Mall. #wtamuMyDream
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West Texas A&M University will announce later today, March 12, its decision about whether the school will close following spring break. wtamu.edu/news/further-infor…
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We are thrilled to announce that @ShannaPeeples will join the #WTAMU faculty as the Dr. John G. O’Brien Distinguished Chair in Education. Help us welcome her & celebrate our outstanding education faculty w/ #WTEducatorsWeek beginning today on Instagram!
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The Texas A&M University System Regents announced plans today for a $22.8 million building for veterinary education, research and workforce opportunities on the West Texas A&M University Campus.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schulte family. abc7amarillo.com/news/local/…
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A candlelight vigil in honor of WT student Treston Johnson will be held today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. between the Fine Arts Complex and the Classroom Center. Students and community members are welcome to attend and will be given the chance to share thoughts and stories about Treston.
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Were we up all night watching and rewatching this? Yes. Yes, we were. Saturday can’t get here fast enough! #GoBuffs
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Caviness Beef Packers have gifted $2 million to WTAMU in support of the Caviness Meat Science and Innovation Center inside the new WT Agricultural Sciences Complex. #wtamu
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Harry and Maryann Hueston have been named the 2020 WT Family of the Year after a heartwarming nomination by their granddaughter: They "put forth endless effort and make many sacrifices for both the students at the school and for their family."
wtamu.edu/news/2020/10/harry…
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🇬🇭 @BenjaminAzamati set a new national record of 9.97s in his first race of the 2021 season to qualify for #Tokyo2020.
To celebrate #OlympicDay, we talk to Benjamin about his career and the Ghanaian's heroes in sport.
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The entire Texas A&M System, including Buffalos here in the Texas Panhandle, mourn the loss of former Texas A&M - Kingsville student George Floyd. Please take a moment to read this statement from Chancellor John Sharp.
Read Chancellor John Sharp’s statement on George Floyd’s death. tx.ag/GeorgeFloyd
ALT A&M System Chancellor seal. For decor only.
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Holy cow, did you see that! #GoBuffs
B6 | LAUNCHED 💣💣💣💣
EVERYONES COMING HOME!!! @valforte_gabi SENDS IT!!! Lady Buffs are on top!!!
WT 4 - BU 1
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See you Saturday night, Buff Nation! The inaugural game in the brand new Buffalo Stadium is officially sold out. #WTAMU #BuffaloStadium #BuffNation
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Join us Saturday to root on the WT men's basketball team to victory in our first national championship title game! #BuffsChampionship #GoBuffs #WTAMU @WestTXD2Hoops @WTBuffNation
Details here: wtamu.edu/news/2021/03/presi…
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It's a beautiful day for a Homecoming celebration! #welcomehomebuffs #wthomecoming2017 #tradition #wtamu
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The countdown officially begins, Buff fans! Buffalo Stadium opens Sept. 7. #WTAMU #BuffaloStadium #Sept7
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Classes start in 10 days, Buffs! #wtamu #welcomehomebuffs
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We’re proud of you, Benjamin! #GoBuffs
My genuine gratitude to @WTBuffNation for honoring me, it brings more dedication and self-believe to my work as a student-athlete.
📸:@OfficialFleeman
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We'll celebrate the grand opening of our #VERO and @tamuvetmed buildings next month. This $95-million investment by @tamusystem is going to be a game-changer for our region! #TAMU #CVMBS #WTAMU
wtamu.edu/news/2020/10/tamus…
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Good morning Buff Nation! We're excited to welcome you to campus today, go Buffs! #WTAMU #BuffaloStadium
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Thank you Buffs, for doing everything you can to keep the WT campus safe. You make a difference!
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WT Athletics announced a $1 million gift today for athletic scholarships from Bob and Mary Stewart. #wtamu
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We see you out there doing your part, Buffs. Keep it up so we can stay on campus, and thank you! #MaskUpBuffs #WTAMU
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#WTAMU wishes you the happiest of holidays, the merriest of Christmases and a prosperous new year. Go Buffs!
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A little drizzle didn't stop a great turnout for the Agricultural Sciences Complex Ribbon Cutting this morning. Go Buffs! #WTAMU #WTAMUAg #WTAMUAgComplex
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Congratulations to all of the 2019 WT Homecoming float winners!
1. SAGE 2. Chi Omega and Sigma Nu 3. Alpha Sigma Alpha and Alpha Tau Omega #WTAMU #WTHomecoming2019
#GameOn
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With a grateful heart for all she has accomplished here, we congratulate Dr. Trudy Hanson on her upcoming retirement. Thank you for celebrating the power of communication and storytelling! #GoBuffs #WTAMU #Storytelling #Communication
wtamu.edu/news/2020/12/trudy…
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Writer @jonmarkbeilue shares the story of #WTAMU basketball star Jordan Collins, the first recipient of the Maurice Cheeks Degree Completion Scholarship: “I felt the responsibility of being the first one.” #GoBuffs @WTBuffNation @WestTXD2Hoops #BuffNation
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We saw you out there moving in today, Buffs. Welcome home! #WTMoveInDay
#WTAMU
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We’re biased, but we agree!
Amazing what is happening here in Canyon.The AG building with state of the art meats lab. The VERO complex for 1st and 2nd year students from @tamuvetmed and the @tvmdl diagnostic lab. Might be a great place to go to school . @wtamu
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It’s a full house for WTAMU graduation. Congratulations to all of our new grads, you did it! #CongratsWTGrads #GoBuffs #WTAMU
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of our friends, family, and neighbors in Perryton.
Any WT students in Perryton who have specific needs resulting from the impacts of the devastating tornado should contact Dr. Chris Thomas, vice president of student affairs, directly.
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Big news: We're officially one of the 10 best online colleges in the state! #OnlineEducation #Education #GoBuffs #WTAMU
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We are thrilled to award area businessman and philanthropist Stanley Schaeffer with an honorary doctorate during the second of Saturday's commencement ceremonies. Please join us in congratulating him! #GoBuffs #WTAMU
wtamu.edu/news/2021/05/stanl…
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West Texas A&M University will be closed tomorrow to observe the National Day of Mourning in honor of President George H.W. Bush. Please join us in honoring his life and achievements.
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We are incredibly saddened to report that Lightning, one of our new live mascots-in-training, has passed away. Training will continue with Mater, who is expected to serve as the latest in our line of live mascots.
wtamu.edu/news/2021/08/one-o…
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ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT TO BE A BUFF! WT beats Tarleton 52-38 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. #GoBuffsGo
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We're very excited to cut the ribbon on the brand new Agricultural Sciences Complex on September 7. Come take a tour with us! #WTAMU #WTAgriculturalSciencesComplex
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Graduation day is one of our favorite days. Congratulations new WT grads! #wtamu #WTGraduation
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Due to the rolling blackouts and continued winter weather advisory, and our concern for the safety of all associated with WT, West Texas A&M University will now be closed Feb. 16 & 17.
See here for more: wtamu.edu/about/information/…
— @waltervwendler, President, #WTAMU
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Due to weather conditions, West Texas A&M University will close at 5 p.m. today. All afternoon and evening classes have been canceled. This includes both Canyon and Amarillo campuses. Thank you.
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Help welcome home our newest national champions!
@WTVolleyball is expected to arrive at 5:30 pm today at TAC Air Rick Husband.
They’ll travel w/police escort south on I-27 to the First United Bank Center, where they’re estimated to arrive at 6:15 pm. #GoBuffs @WTBuffNation
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All classes for WTAMU have been cancelled this evening due to weather. This includes the main campus and the WTAMU Amarillo Center. Classes will resume as regularly scheduled tomorrow unless otherwise noted. University employees should report at their regularly scheduled times.
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Buffs made their mark tonight at Cadillac Ranch! #wthomecoming2017 #makeitmaroon #cadillacranch #wtamu
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Already out there doing the work. Welcome to Spring 2020, Buffs! #WTAMU #WelcomeBackBuffs
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Texas A&M and West Texas A&M Universities announced today that veterinary students will be able to spend the first two years of their veterinary curriculum in Canyon on the WTAMU campus in the Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO) facility. wtamu.edu/news/texas-a-m-uni…
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Progress is being made on the brand new Agriculture and Natural Sciences Complex! #wtamu #wtag #wtagcomplex
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West Texas A&M University campuses in Canyon and Amarillo will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3, for inclement weather. All classes are canceled. WT will continue to monitor the weather. Check wtamu.edu, social media & local media for updates. Stay safe and warm, Buffs!
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Happy Homecoming, Buffs! We've got the campus market, food trucks, live music, tailgating and more on campus today before the 5 p.m. kickoff, Game On! #WTHomecoming #GameOn #WTAMU
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