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ETAMU Alumni Earn MavPitch Award for English-Learning App
Two ETAMU alumni are making English learning more accessible for immigrant communities around the world through their award-winning app.

From ETAMU to IEEE: Computer Science Alum Builds Career in Cybersecurity
Vamshidhar Reddy Vemula is bringing his expertise in cloud security and software engineering to an international professional organization as Industry Representative for the IEEE

East Texas A&M Named Among TIME’s Top 500 Colleges
East Texas A&M University made the inaugural list of TIME’s America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027, earning a place among 500 institutions included in the publication’s first national ranking.

ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety
ETAMU researchers are building a secure, AI-powered data consortium to improve firefighter health, safety and career longevity.

Brown, Washington Minted Southland Players of the Week for Second Week in a Row
For the second week in a row, the East Texas A&M University volleyball team collected two Southland Player of the Week awards as Ariana Brown and Jade Washington have been highlighted by the conference in its weekly accolades.

Alum Donates $30,000 to Support ETAMU Cancer Research and Science Education
East Texas A&M University recently accepted a generous $30,000 gift from a Lion alumnus to support cancer research by university professors and to fund strategic initiatives in the College of Science and Engineering (COSE).

Lions Roar in Arlington at 2026 ETAMU Day with the Texas Rangers
Last Sunday, East Texas A&M University students, employees and alumni gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for an afternoon taking in America’s pastime on “ETAMU Day.”

ETAMU Launching Groundbreaking New Bachelor’s Programs to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage
ETAMU is launching two new competency-based bachelor’s degree programs that allow students to earn a degree while completing teacher certification requirements in a single program.

ETAMU Nursing Simulation Lab Brings Patient Care to Life
Nursing students gain hands-on experience in a realistic simulation lab designed to prepare them for patient care in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, offering a variety of medical scenarios.

ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms
East Texas A&M alum encourages educators to transform classrooms into spaces for curiosity, exploration and scientific discovery through a newly co-authored book.
A look at the year ahead at ETAMU
Students have returned, the campus is buzzing and every day seems to feature a new event or activity. That can only mean one thing: School is back in session for the Fall semester.

Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out
The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces.

East Texas A&M Releases 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Induction Ceremony Scheduled for October 24
The 2026 East Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame class has been announced on Tuesday afternoon along with the newest inductee into the Hall of Honor and this year's Bobby Fox Award recipient.
The Making of ‘Lion Made’
Our mission at East Texas A&M University has not changed: to transform lives through education, opportunity and experiences. What is changing is how we tell that story.
Keeping Lion Employees Informed: Welcome to ‘Inside ET’
We’ve all been there: your email inbox is already full to the brim, and in comes another mass email to all faculty and staff. But this problem is headed the way of the dodo thanks to “Inside ET,” our new biweekly publication for East Texas A&M faculty and staff, helping all of us stay informed and stay connected.

Educational Leadership Research Takes International Stage in Australia
Dr. Kriss Kemp-Graham and Dr. Sharonda Pruitt presented their rural education research in Australia at the University of Melbourne and the National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education in Ballarat.

Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
Three Research Excellence Fund grants are expanding psychology research, student opportunities and technology at East Texas A&M.

Campus Roars to Life with Activity to Begin Fall 2026 Semester
Thousands of students arrived on campus over the last two weeks and a whole host of events were held as the Fall 2026 semester got underway at East Texas A&M.

ETAMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Morris Recreation Center
Faculty, staff and community members came together to be a part of the ribbon cutting, facility tours and fun, as the Rec Center doors opened with a new shine.

ETAMU Supporters Aim to Fund Impactful Gamebird Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot Fundraiser
More than $250,000 was raised at East Texas A&M's inaugural Lyon Center Clay Shoot to support northern bobwhite quail research.