Alumni Success

Documentary Directed by Lion Alum Premieres at Major L.A. Film Festival
A documentary directed by an East Texas A&M University alum detailing the damage, impact and community resurgence following the devastating Eaton Fire recently premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles.

COB Alumnus Named as East Dallas Market President at Blue Sky Bank
East Texas A&M University’s College of Business is proud to celebrate alumnus Chris Shaw on his appointment to East Dallas Market President at Blue Sky Bank,

East Texas A&M Celebrates Topping Out of Rene’ Griffin Event Center
East Texas A&M University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, February 17, with a topping out ceremony for the new Rene' Griffin Event Center.

East Texas A&M Alum Receives Prestigious Outstanding Programmer Award
ETAMU alum Telvin James has been honored by NACA with the Patsy Morley Award for his student‑centered approach to campus programming.

East Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift from Rene’ Griffin, Largest in University History
East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of ETAMU.

Built on Belonging: The Life and Legacy Behind the Rene’ Griffin Event Center at East Texas A&M University
At their core, Rene' Griffin's story and the story of ET's new event center are about creating places where people belong.

ET Alum Retiring Following Nearly Six Decades of Teaching
East Texas A&M University alum James “Larry” Story is finally hanging up his hat, retiring from teaching following a 59-year career at Tarrant County College.

Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
East Texas A&M alumna Dr. Sangeeta Singg will continue serving on the TSBEP, helping oversee licensure and ethical standards for psychologists in Texas.

ETAMU President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography
The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective.

Alum Wins Prestigious Dallas Half Marathon
Alumnus Sergio Mena Marcuello was one of the top competitors at the annual BMW Dallas Marathon, taking first place in the Men’s Half Marathon.

Alum Tabbed to Lead Union Grove ISD as Next Superintendent
Alumnus Greg Bower was named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of the Union Grove Independent School District.

Music Alumna Reaches Regional Round of National Piano Competition
An alumna from the ETAMU School of Music recently qualified for the Division Finals of the Music Teachers National Association Southwest Division Young Artist Piano Competition.

Alumnus Earns 500th Career Win as Texas High School Basketball Coach
East Texas A&M University alumnus Hosea D. Lee, a 1993 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and applied anatomy, has reached a major milestone in his coaching career. Lee earned his 500th win on Nov.

From ETAMU to Amazon: Computer Science Alum Shares Career Journey
East Texas A&M University alumna Tejaswini Atluri recently spoke with the campus ACM chapter about her new role as a software development engineer at Amazon.

Award-Winning Author Reavis Z. Wortham Visits East Texas A&M to Inspire Future Writers
East Texas A&M’s Department of Literature and Languages welcomed alumnus and acclaimed novelist Reavis Z. Wortham to campus on Nov. 10 for a special reading from his latest work, Comancheria.

Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas Commission on Jail Standards
East Texas A&M University alumna Patricia M. Anthony was recently reappointed to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

ETAMU Alumna Earns State Recognition for Dissertation on Bilingual Education
ETAMU graduate Dr. Rocio Almanza earned second place for Dissertation of the Year from the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators for her research on translanguaging in bilingual kindergarten classrooms.

Building Connections Across Generations: East Texas A&M Dedicates McCord Family Alumni Center
The revitalized McCord Family Alumni Center offers an inviting space where alumni, students, and the entire Lion community can come together to connect and collaborate.

Alum and Current Graduate Student Crowned Miss Dallas 2026
Current East Texas A&M University graduate student and alumna A'Jah Moore was recently crowned Miss Dallas 2026.

From the Boardroom to the Bus Route, ETAMU’s Stan McKee Never Stops Giving Back
ETAMU alumnus Stan McKee was re-elected to the National Association of Community Health Centers while continuing to serve students on campus.