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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.

Lion Football Announces 2025 Home Kick-Off Times
The East Texas A&M University football team has announced its kick-off times for the five home games on Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in 2025.

World-Renowned Artist & Alum’s Artwork Featured in Texas Art Museum
Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

Rylee George Wrangles College Rodeo Finals Championship for ETAMU
East Texas A&M University cowgirl Rylee George joined the ranks of Lion champions after capturing a national title in the Breakaway Roping event at the 2025 CNFR.

Leading with Purpose: ETAMU’s Estefania Olivas Gearing Up for Second Term as Student Body President
Current SGA President Estefania Olivas is taking the role in stride as she enters her second term in the 2025-26 academic year.

Recent ETAMU Music Graduate Wins National Competition
East Texas A&M University alum and percussionist DJ Talbot recently took first place at the Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase.

NCAA Approves East Texas A&M’s Full Division I Status
A new era is officially underway in Northeast Texas as the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved full Division I membership status for East Texas A&M University.

118 named to Spring 2025 SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
East Texas A&M University set a record for most honorees on the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll list, with 118 student-athletes named to the Spring 2025 list, on Monday morning.

A Lambskin Legacy: What a 19th-Century Diploma Reveals About East Texas A&M’s Early Days
An alumnus recently discovered a rare diploma from 1897 and brought it back to East Texas A&M. The artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of our university.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.