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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.

New ETAMU Students Dive Headfirst into University Tradition at ‘Lion Camp’
Hundreds of incoming East Texas A&M University students began their college journey by building friendships, learning university traditions and discovering what it means to be a Lion at the annual Lion Camp experience.

East Texas A&M Bookstore Sees Refreshed Identity Under New Follett Management
The on-campus bookstore at East Texas A&M University is under new management after the university entered into an agreement with Follett Higher Education this summer.

Lion Student Hits the High Notes During Summer Opera Program in Italy
East Texas A&M University senior music major Lynzie Van Fleet recently returned from a month-long stay in Italy, where she performed opera and honed her craft as a musician.

Community Invited to Explore Expanded Morris Recreation Center at Grand Opening Aug. 24
Explore the expanded Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center at ETAMU during its grand opening, featuring tours, refreshments and more.

East Texas A&M Partners with Weatherford College to Create Seamless Pathway for Organizational Leadership Students
Students in Weatherford College’s Organizational Leadership program now have a clearer path toward a graduate degree at East Texas A&M University following a new partnership.

University Police Charity Golf Tournament Raises $16,000 for Student Disability Services
ETAMU University Police donated $16,000 to Student Disability Services after a successful charity golf tournament supporting student success.

Astrophysics Undergrad Earns First-Author Publication in Renowned Astrophysical Journal
The Pittsburg native transformed a childhood fascination with the night sky into graduate-level research published in one of astronomy's leading journals.

ETAMU Summer 2026 Graduates Take Center Stage
East Texas A&M University celebrated hundreds of students as they culminated their academic efforts at Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies last weekend.

Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute
East Texas A&M University student Benecio Sandoval is helping to solve global food challenges through a prestigious summer internship with the Boyce Thompson Institute in Ithaca, New York, one of the world's most respected independent research institutions in plant and molecular science.

Student Researchers Showcase Summer Discoveries at East Texas A&M REU Symposium
East Texas A&M students and community college participants showcased original chemistry, physics and astronomy research during the university's annual REU Symposium.

Assistant Professor Gains Valuable Insights into AI Use in Cybersecurity Education During Exclusive Fellowship
ETAMU Assistant Professor Ahmet Kurt recently completed a coveted six-week fellowship that equipped selected cybersecurity educators with hands-on AI tools, technical resources and mentorship to build modern curricula.

Taking a 13-Year Detour, East Texas A&M Alum Reflects on a Different Path to Success
Through East Texas A&M University's online Competency-Based Education (CBE) program, people like Tiffany Norman are returning to school years—and sometimes decades—later.

Your Old Electronics Could Help Power Tomorrow’s Technology
ETAMU researchers are developing a process to recover gallium from electronic waste, advancing semiconductor research while creating hands-on opportunities for chemistry students.

More than 700 Lions Earning Their Degrees this Weekend at ETAMU Graduation
Several hundred students will join the esteemed ranks of ETAMU alums at summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for August 7 and 8.

Department of Art to Host Traveling Exhibition Celebrating the Gentling Brothers’ Iconic Bird Art
The Art Department will host "Of Birds and Texas," a free traveling exhibition celebrating the acclaimed bird art and legacy of the Gentling brothers.

ETAMU Photography Student Featured in NASA Article on Impactful Interns
ETAMU photography major Morgan Gridley was recently featured in an article by NASA highlighting her work at the Johnson Space Center.

Lion Soccer Picked Second in Preseason Southland Poll
The East Texas A&M University soccer team is picked to finish second in the Southland Conference during the 2026 season as the conference unveiled the preseason conference poll on Thursday morning.

East Texas A&M Aligns Against New World Screwworm
During a meeting facilitated by East Texas A&M University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, leading state and federal experts on the New World screwworm gave valuable insights into control efforts and how to prepare for potential cases.

Community College Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research at East Texas A&M
Community college students spent the summer conducting chemistry research alongside East Texas A&M faculty and will present their findings at the university's REU Symposium on Aug. 6.