Alumni Success

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Alumnus Helps Preserve East Texas A&M History One Artifact at a Time

For more than two decades, East Texas A&M alumnus Ted Crim has been on a mission to preserve the university’s history, searching for rare artifacts that help tell the story of the institution and its people.
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Educational Leadership Graduate Continues Rise in Texas Public Education

East Texas A&M alumnus Dr. Jason Adams has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.
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Alumna Earns National Award for Bilingual Education Dissertation

East Texas A&M University alumna Dr. Rocio Almanza has earned the 2026 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Association for Bilingual Education.
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2026 Alumni Awards Gala Honors Alumni Who Inspire, Lead and Give Back

The Alumni Association celebrated five exceptional alumni at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala on April 25.
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ETAMU Alum Appointed to Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee

ETAMU alum Jennifer Rykaczewski has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ACPAC, where she will represent travelers nationwide.
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Governor Abbott Reappoints ET Alum to State Therapy Examiners Board

A Lion alum was recently reappointed to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
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ETAMU Alum Helps Lead Global Study Revealing Why Scientific Findings Can Vary

The ETAMU graduate contributed to a large-scale international research study published in Nature, examining how different analytical approaches can lead to varying scientific results.
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Alumni Return to Campus to Mentor and Inspire at Alumni Ambassador Forum

This year's Alumni Ambassador Forum connected students with accomplished graduates for career guidance and meaningful conversations.
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Lion Statue Finds New Home at Alumni Center

If you’ve strolled past the Alumni Center lately, you’ve likely noticed a beautiful concrete lion gleaming proudly in the sun. The statue is a recent gift from alumni Russell and Christie Honeycutt of Rockwall, Texas.
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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.
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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,
Rene' Griffin, a student and President Mark Rudin hold an oversized check in front of them that is filled out for 8 million dollars.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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