the former Sue Spivey, were honored by TAMIU with honorary doctorates and the naming of the Radcliffe and Sue Killam Library. Athletics The Texas A&M International (TAMIU) athletic teams are called the Dustdevils. The university is a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2019–20 academic year. The Dustdevils previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2006–07 to 2018–19 and in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2002–03 to 2005–06. TAMIU competes in 13 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports included baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and dance. Move to NCAA Division II The Dustdevils became active members of NCAA Division II on September 1, 2008. As an active member, TAMIU is eligible for conference championships and NCAA tournament berths. Rebranding In August 2014, the Dustdevil Athletics Department launched a new team logo and marks for the NCAA Division II programs. Accomplishments Men's basketball (2010 and 2013 Heartland Conference Tournament Championship) Women's basketball (2013 Heartland Conference Champions) Men's soccer (2003 Red River Athletic Conference Champions, 2010 Heartland Conference Title) Women's volleyball (2002 West Division Athletics Conference Champions) Softball (2010 Heartland Conference Tournament Championship) Notable alumni Esther Buckley, member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, 1983-1992; Laredo educator Henry Cuellar, member of the United States House of Representatives since 2005 Rodney Lewis, oil and natural gas industrialist Juan Perez, Wisconsin politician Tano Tijerina, former pitcher for minor-league teams of the Milwaukee Brewers, incoming County Judge of Webb County Notable faculty Ned Kock, information systems professor and human evolution theorist Rafael A. Lecuona, former Olympic gymnast and late political science professor Jerry D. Thompson, historian and award-winning author of multiple books on the American Southwest Gallery References External links Official athletics website Public universities and colleges in Texas Texas A&M University System Education in Laredo, Texas Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Buildings and structures in Laredo, Texas