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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,
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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