Alumni Success

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Outstanding Alumni Honored at East Texas A&M Awards Gala

The Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26 to honor six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community.
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Alum Named Southlake Fire Chief

A Lion alum with more than 30 years of experience in fire and emergency medical services was recently appointed to lead the Southlake, Texas Fire Department.
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ETAMU Alum Celebrates 101st Birthday

Alum J.B. McNatt is a WWII veteran and businessman who recently celebrated his 101st birthday April 18, 2025.
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East Texas A&M Alum Kraig Knight Named EVP of Global Data Center Operations at Goodman Group

Goodman Group owns, develops, and manages logistics properties and data centers in major international cities.
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Alum, Former Coach Tabbed to Lead West Virginia Men’s Basketball Program

Lion alum and former assistant basketball coach Ross Hodge was recently announced as the new head coach of the West Virginia University Men's Basketball team.
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Alumna and ‘Days of Our Lives’ Actress’ Podcast Nominated for Webby Award

A Lion alumna who starred in the long-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives" currently hosts a podcast that was recently nominated for a Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
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Principal of the Year Awarded to ETAMU Alum

Alumna Dr. Jericah Jackson is the Secondary Principal of the Year in Aldine ISD for her outstanding work.
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Lion Football Legend’s Debut Book Reaches Top of Amazon Charts

East Texas A&M alum and football star Luis Perez recently released his first book, which has already reached No. 1 on Amazon's best-selling football biographies list in less than a week.

ETAMU Alum Awarded PE Teacher of the Year

Alum Kevin Nguyen was awarded 2024 High School PE Teacher of the Year by TAHPERD.
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2025 Alumni Ambassadors Honored

The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.
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ETAMU Alum Publishes Black Children’s Book on Career Choices

ETAMU alumna Destiny Hibbler writes an inspirational and creative book to teach Black children about various career choices from A-Z.

Lion Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott as 62nd District Court Judge

William "Bill" Harris, a 2020 Lion graduate, was recently appointed to serve as judge of the 62nd District Court.
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ETAMU Alum Featured on PBS News Weekend

ETAMU alum Dr. Kerry Karrafa was recently featured on PBS News Weekend to discuss the mental health issues among veterinarians.
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ETAMU Business Staff, Alum Named Co-Chair of DJCC

Yazan Kakish, director of marketing and communications for the East Texas A&M University College of Business, was recently named the co-chair of the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce's (DJCC) Board of Directors.
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ETAMU Alum Named Lone Finalist for GPISD Superintendent Position

Dr. Gabriel Trujillo was recently named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of the Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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Social Work Graduate Student and Alum Named to TACUSPA Board

Current East Texas A&M University graduate student Gabrielle Vaughn was named to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators.
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Lewisville ISD Names East Texas A&M Alum Executive Director of Special Education

Tina Clark brings years of experience to her new role as the executive director of Special Education at Lewisville ISD.
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Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Selects ETAMU Alum Texas High School Principal of the Year

McCowan gained eligibility for the award following his selection as Principal of the Year for the Region 11 Education Service Center.
East Texas A&M cybersecurity alum Tag Kalat smiles at the viewer, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a light blue button-up against a gray background.

Blazing New Trails: East Texas A&M Honors College and A&M-RELLIS Shape Cybersecurity Graduate’s Career Success

Kalat's academic and professional successes illustrate the transformative power of an East Texas A&M University education.
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ETAMU Alum Leverages His Past to Guide Youth Toward Better Futures

East Texas A&M alum Leon Theodore is featured in a recent article by Spectrum News. The feature details Theodore's journey of overcoming a troubled past to become a social worker, nonprofit leader and adjunct professor. East Texas A&M alum Leon…
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