Texas A&M University-Kingsville Email Format
Higher EducationTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a public higher education institution located in Kingsville in South Texas, and operates within the Texas A&M University System. It traces its origins to the early 20th century teacher education movement, chartered in 1917 and opening in 1925, making it the oldest continuously operating public institution of higher learning in the region. Its name has changed as its mission expanded from the South Texas State Teachers College to the Texas College of Arts and Industries in 1929, then to Texas A&I University in 1967, and finally to Texas A&M University-Kingsville after joining the system in 1989 and adopting its current name in 1993. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a blend of liberal and career education, emphasizing high academic standards and service to a diverse student body. It is designated StormReady by the National Weather Service. In 2026 TAMUK announced the appointment of Katie Lemanski as an assistant coach for women's basketball, reflecting ongoing program development.