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Back to its Roots: Binnion Hall to Become ETAMU’s Newest Student Housing

Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will provide housing for up to 200 students.
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Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton

East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025–2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board.
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Lion Volleyball Reveals 2025 Schedule

The Lions are eligible for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Division I era and serve as hosts for the Southland Conference Tournament.
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Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M

In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.
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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.
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Chancellor Glenn Hegar Visits East Texas A&M as Part of Statewide Tour

The Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar visited East Texas A&M University on Wednesday, July 16, as part of a statewide tour.

$30,000 Grant Boosts Online Teacher Certification Program at ETAMU

The Texas Pioneer Foundation grant boosts Pride Pathway—East Texas A&M's innovative solution to the Texas teacher shortage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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