Faculty & Staff Success

English Faculty Receives Technology Innovator Award
East Texas A&M University Director of Writing, Assistant Professor and English Program Coordinator Dr. Charles Woods was recently honored with the Technology Innovator Award by the Conference on College Composition and Communication.

ETAMU Director of VisCom Honored with AAF Dallas Luminary Award
East Texas A&M University Director of Visual Communication Lee Hackett was recently honored with the prestigious Luminary Award by the American Advertising Federation of Dallas.

ETAMU Faculty to Keynote Fire Leadership Challenge 2025
Dr. Brandy Runyan and Hussien Jabai have been invited to serve as keynote speakers at the Fire Leadership Challenge 2025.

College of Ag Faculty Publishes Research in Journal of Animal Science
East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Landon Sullivan was recently published in the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science.

ETAMU Instructor Hired as First Police Chief of Central Texas Municipality
The City of Snook, Texas, recently announced the hiring of East Texas A&M University adjunct instructor Dr. Steven Huron as its first-ever police chief.

East Texas A&M Professor Featured in HigherEdJobs Interview on Graduate Student Success
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview with HigherEdJobs, a leading national platform for academic careers and insights.

ETAMU Adjunct Professor Desiree Stephens Featured in Voyage Dallas Interview
Dr. Desiree Stephens, adjunct professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in Voyage Dallas, a regional publication known for spotlighting the stories of local entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders.

Staff Honored at 2025 Appreciation Luncheon and Service Awards Ceremony
Staff Council hosted its annual Staff Service Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on April 24 at the Rayburn Student Center.

Mars Crater Naming Honors Renowned Planetary Scientist, Former ETAMU Professor Dr. Kit Blount
The honor recognizes Dr. Kit Blount’s legacy as a planetary scientist who helped map the Red Planet, and her lifelong commitment to STEM education.

East Texas A&M Faculty Members Recognized at Awards Luncheon
On April 22, the East Texas A&M University Faculty Senate combined efforts with the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) to host a luncheon in which multiple faculty members received recognition for their service in teaching and research.

Newest Regents Professor Honored at Annual Convocation
East Texas A&M University Regents Professor of Music Dr. Brian Zator was officially recognized for his outstanding achievement at the university's annual Spring convocation.

East Texas A&M Students and Staff Take on Habitat Collegiate Challenge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
In an inspiring demonstration of selfless service and community impact, a group of students and two staff members from East Texas A&M University recently participated in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

ETAMU Librarian Presents “ChatGPT Unveiled” to California Public Library
A.P. Anderson represented East Texas A&M on the West Coast with a presentation about the power and pitfalls of AI.

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.

ETAMU Assistant Professor Receives Special Appointment From Texas Governor
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently appointed Assistant Professor Belinda Rudinger, Ed.D., to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).

Faculty Member Honored with TABPHE State Service Award
East Texas A&M faculty member Michele Anderson was recently honored with the Reby Cary Community Service Award by the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education.

College of Business Faculty Named to Tech Titans Board
Dr. Chris Myers, professor of marketing and business analytics at ETAMU, was recently named to the Board of Directors of Tech Titans, a Dallas-based technology trade organization that is the largest of its kind in Texas.

Regents Professor Dr. Augustine ‘Chuck’ Arize Retiring After 37 Years of Service
After approaching four decades of teaching Lion students, Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize has announced his retirement from East Texas A&M University.

Several University Staff Honored with Service Awards
Multiple East Texas A&M University employees were recipients of the President's Meritorious Service Award, one of the highest honors available to university staff.

Department of Health and Human Performance Shines at Annual Industry Conference
Faculty and students from the department received awards and presented workshops at the premier industry conference.