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Building Healthier Communities: Inside East Texas A&M’s Master of Public Health Program
In an immensely informative interview, Dr. Elizabeth Wachira explains how the East Texas A&M MPH program turns a passion for public service into a fulfilling career.

Alumna Retires After Decades of Child Advocacy Leadership
After more than three decades of service in child protection and advocacy, East Texas A&M alumna Irish Burch has announced her retirement.

Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton
East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025–2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board.

Lion Volleyball Reveals 2025 Schedule
The Lions are eligible for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Division I era and serve as hosts for the Southland Conference Tournament.

ETAMU Police Academy Cadet Named Firefighter of the Year
A cadet currently enrolled in East Texas A&M's Law Enforcement Training Academy was recently named the Firefighter of the Year by the Farmersville Fire Department.

Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M
In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.

Supply Chain Management Student Lands Fastenal Internship, Shares Keys to Success for Fellow Lions
Tyjuan Hughey, a Supply Chain Management student at East Texas A&M University with an expected graduation in May 2026, has earned a place in Fastenal’s prestigious Internship Program following a standout seven-month tenure at the company’s top-performing TXSUP branch.

English Faculty Receives Technology Innovator Award
East Texas A&M University Director of Writing, Assistant Professor and English Program Coordinator Dr. Charles Woods was recently honored with the Technology Innovator Award by the Conference on College Composition and Communication.

Chancellor Glenn Hegar Visits East Texas A&M as Part of Statewide Tour
The Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar visited East Texas A&M University on Wednesday, July 16, as part of a statewide tour.

East Texas A&M Hosts Regional Education Workshop
School board trustees and future superintendents gathered at ETAMU for a day of learning, leadership development, and real-world insights.

$30,000 Grant Boosts Online Teacher Certification Program at ETAMU
The Texas Pioneer Foundation grant boosts Pride Pathway—East Texas A&M's innovative solution to the Texas teacher shortage.

Students Gain Valuable Insights at Statewide Leadership Conference
Seven East Texas A&M University students from various majors attended the Texas Leadership Scholars 2025 Summer Conference, coming away with experiences that helped them hone their skills as leaders.

NABA Chapter Inspires Future Business Leaders at Annual National Convention in Las Vegas
Six members of the East Texas A&M University NABA chapter–two recent May 2025 graduates and four continuing students–returned uplifted from the 2025 NABA National Convention in Las Vegas

East Texas A&M Alumnus Named Dean of TJC North
Adam Palacios, a graduate of East Texas A&M University, has been named dean of Tyler Junior College North (TJC North) in Lindale.

Alumnus Aditya Kumar Thota Secures Senior Data Role at Capital One
Alum Aditya Kumar Thota recently stepped into the role of Senior Data Process Manager at Capital One’s Integrated Workforce Reporting division.

ETAMU Director of VisCom Honored with AAF Dallas Luminary Award
East Texas A&M University Director of Visual Communication Lee Hackett was recently honored with the prestigious Luminary Award by the American Advertising Federation of Dallas.

Lion Football Announces 2025 Home Kick-Off Times
The East Texas A&M University football team has announced its kick-off times for the five home games on Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in 2025.

World-Renowned Artist & Alum’s Artwork Featured in Texas Art Museum
Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

ETAMU Faculty to Keynote Fire Leadership Challenge 2025
Dr. Brandy Runyan and Hussien Jabai have been invited to serve as keynote speakers at the Fire Leadership Challenge 2025.

Lion Alum Starring as Titular Character in Shakespeare Dallas’ Production of ‘Othello’
Alum Henry Okigbo is leading the cast of Shakespeare Dallas' latest production of "Othello," which is currently running until July 20.