Dr. Christian Hempelmann, professor of computational linguistics at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an article by Undark Magazine discussing the science behind humor and whether artificial intelligence could truly be humorous.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A.P. Anderson represented East Texas A&M on the West Coast with a presentation about the power and pitfalls of AI.

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.

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).

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.

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.

After approaching four decades of teaching Lion students, Dr. Augustine “Chuck” Arize has announced his retirement from East Texas A&M University.

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.