Faculty and Staff Success
ETAMU Researcher Helps Protect Bitcoin Lightning Network From Quantum Threats
A groundbreaking new approach could help secure fast, off-chain Bitcoin transactions against the cybersecurity threats of tomorrow.
ETAMU Director Named to State Financial Education Board
The director of ETAMU's Money Management Center has been selected for a statewide leadership role focused on advancing financial literacy in higher education.
Valor Award Honors ETAMU Instructor Robert Mallett for Heroic Actions
Adjunct Instructor Robert Mallett received a valor award recognizing his heroic actions during a dangerous incident at the Killeen Mall in December 2024.
A Fitting Tribute to a Life Devoted to Music Education: ETAMU Formally Dedicates the Cheryl Childers Lewis Concert Hall
Hundreds gathered in the East Texas A&M University Music Building to honor the memory of a Lion alumna and take in a stirring performance by several ensembles of the School of Music as the university formally dedicated the Cheryl Childers Lewis Concert Hall.
Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out
The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces.
Educational Leadership Research Takes International Stage in Australia
Dr. Kriss Kemp-Graham and Dr. Sharonda Pruitt presented their rural education research in Australia at the University of Melbourne and the National Conference for Regional, Rural and Remote Education in Ballarat.
Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
Three Research Excellence Fund grants are expanding psychology research, student opportunities and technology at East Texas A&M.
Assistant Professor Gains Valuable Insights into AI Use in Cybersecurity Education During Exclusive Fellowship
ETAMU Assistant Professor Ahmet Kurt recently completed a coveted six-week fellowship that equipped selected cybersecurity educators with hands-on AI tools, technical resources and mentorship to build modern curricula.
ETAMU VP Featured in Article Discussing A&M System Institutes’ Resources for Student Mental Health
Judy Sackfield, ETAMU vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, spoke to the A&M System Regents' Committee on Academics and Student Affairs about the resources and responses to students’ mental health needs at ET.
Counseling Professor Honored with Authors’ Park Recognition in Commerce
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, has been named a 2026 Authors' Park Brick Recipient by the Commerce Public Library.
East Texas A&M Appoints Research Leader to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth
Dr. Mustafa Mashal will lead the university’s next phase of research growth following its R2 designation.
Can Concrete Heal Itself? ETAMU Professor Helps Lead Groundbreaking Research
Dr. Ayman Elzohairy is helping lead research that could transform the future of construction through the development of stronger, more sustainable concrete.
East Texas A&M Honors KETR Staff Member for Three Decades of Service
East Texas A&M University has honored longtime KETR producer and host Matt Meinke for three decades of service that have shaped the station’s sound, stability, and evolution.
AI 75 Honors ETAMU Professor for Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Christian F. Hempelmann has been selected as one of the 2026 AI 75 Innovators in DFW for his contributions to AI research, education, and industry collaboration.
Counseling Professor Earns IAAOC Educator Excellence Award
Dr. Michael K. Schmit has been named the 2026 recipient of the Addictions/Offender Counselor Educator Excellence Award from the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors.
East Texas A&M Honors Regents Professor Henley at Spring Academic Convocation
East Texas A&M University honored Dr. Tracy Henley, Regents Professor and professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education, during its Spring 2026 Academic Convocation.
ETAMU Music Faculty Member Gives Piano Concert at National Music Museum
East Texas A&M University’s Dr. Luis Sanchez wowed audiences with a guest performance at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, on March 6.
East Texas A&M Professor Leads Statewide Project Highlighting Women in Texas History
To honor Women’s History Month, East Texas A&M celebrates a decade of the work of Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky, who serves as founding project director for the “Handbook of Texas Women.”
Counseling Professor LaVelle Hendricks Named 2026 Addictions Educator of the Year
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks has been named the first recipient of the 2026 Peter Bell Premier Addictions Educator of the Year Award by the Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery.
Public Administration Instructor Justin Weiss Receives TCMA Statewide Award
Justin Weiss, instructor in public administration and city planning at East Texas A&M University, has been named the 2026 Academician of the Year.