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Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo
Five ETAMU Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo.

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’s Adult Learners Benefit from Professors’ Real-World Experiences
Several ETAMU faculty members in CID use their distinctive personal and professional competencies to help shape their programs into standout academic experiences.

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.

Morris Recreation Center Expansion Featured in National Campus Recreation Magazine
East Texas A&M's rec center expansions were featured in a recent Campus Rec Magazine article.

East Texas A&M University Launches Zero Suicide Program with $25K Gift from Hanna4Hope
The gift kickstarts East Texas A&M’s new Zero Suicide Program focused on student mental health.

East Texas A&M Faculty Member Awarded National Grant to Research HBCU Homecomings
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 grant for her research project.

Fuseini’s Four Golds Highlight Lion Excellence at SLC Meet
East Texas A&M University track and field athletes took home 12 medals, including seven golds, at the Southland Conference (SLC) Outdoor Championship Meet held in Houston, Texas, from May 15–17.

CBS Interviews ETAMU’s Dr. Kathryn Dixon on Urgent Need for Certified Teachers in Texas
Dr. Kathryn Dixon of East Texas A&M discusses the growing teacher shortage in Texas and the importance of certification in a CBS News interview.

Memorable Moments at Record-Breaking ETAMU Graduation
East Texas A&M University recently celebrated its largest graduating class ever with commencement ceremonies on May 9 & 10.

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.

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Scores Big For Special Olympics
On May 1, East Texas A&M University held the Roll 'n' Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

‘Rita’ Joins the College of Ag to Launch Registered Angus Herd
A new four-legged celebrity has arrived at the East Texas A&M University Farm as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources prepares to launch its own Angus beef program.

East Texas A&M Alum Lands Position Working For U.S. Congress
East Texas A&M University alum Emau Stephen Petaia has been appointed to the position of digital engagement manager for United States Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.

ETAMU’s Fuseini Anchors Ghana to World Champs Qualification
ETAMU sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini anchored the Ghanaian Men's 4x100 relay team and earned qualification for the World Outdoor Athletics Championships.

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 Alum Named Plano ISD Principal
Jean Laswell, a 2007 graduate from East Texas A&M University, has been named the first-ever principal of the newly established Plano ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.

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.

ETAMU to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class of All Time on May 9 & 10
More than 1,600 East Texas A&M University students are poised to break a record as the largest graduating class in the 135+ year history of the university at commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.

East Texas A&M Team Named Finalist in U.S. Air Force Software Competition
A team of electrical engineering students from East Texas A&M University has earned national recognition as a top finalist in the prestigious 2025 Software Defined Radio (SDR) University Challenge.