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WT Alumni Association to Provide Free Replacement Diplomas for Those Lost in Wildfires
Copy by Chip Chandler, 806-651-2124, cchandler@wtamu.edu
CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University and the WT Alumni Association will provide replacement diplomas for any alums who have lost their originals in the devastating wildfires that swept the Texas Panhandle in March.
“Our hearts break over the unimaginable losses suffered by the communities that have been ravaged by these wildfires,” said Ronnie Hall, executive director of the WT Alumni Association. “While nothing can complete replace what has been lost, we hope that this gesture reminds them that they are still part of the Buff family and that we’re here for them.”
The largest wildfires in state history burned more than 1 million acres and are estimated to have destroyed hundreds of homes and structures, killed thousands of livestock and wiped out acres of crops.
To secure a new diploma and cover, contact the WT Alumni Association at 806-651-2317 or alumni@wtamu.edu. The diplomas and covers will be emblazoned with “West Texas A&M University,” and signatures will be from current administration members. WT’s Office of the Registrar will confirm eligibility for replacement diplomas.
WT already has pledged its support of any student from the impacted areas. Those students are encouraged to reach out directly to Dr. Chris Thomas, vice president for student affairs, at 806-651-2053 or cthomas@wtamu.edu.
WT is committed to serve its students, its alumni and the region as a whole, as laid out in 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 $150 million.
About West Texas A&M University
WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. 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 about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degrees, including 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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