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Future Lions Discover ETAMU: Pride Preview Day 2026

Pride Preview Day brought prospective students to campus for an immersive look at life on campus at East Texas A&M.
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Honors Grant Program Gives Students Hands-On Research Experience at Twin Oaks Farm

East Texas A&M students are gaining hands-on research and leadership experience through the Experiential Learning Leadership Initiative at the Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning.
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IRS VITA Tax Clinic at ETAMU Provides Valuable Public Service and Student Experiences

If you’re eligible, you could have your taxes prepared and filed for free through the university’s participation in a federal program that also provides Lion students with real-world experience.
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World-Renowned Percussionist Michael Burritt Performs with ETAMU Students

Students in the School of Music at ETAMU performed alongside one of the world’s leading percussionists as Michael Burritt joined the university’s percussion program for a special guest residency and concert.
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Region’s Premier Agricultural Education Facility ‘The Spur Expo’ Officially Opens at East Texas A&M

East Texas A&M University is transforming agricultural education in Northeast Texas with the opening of “The Spur Expo,” a brand-new multipurpose agricultural educational facility and arena located just south of the main campus in Commerce, Texas.
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Money Management Center’s Transition Highlights University Commitment to Student-Ready Support

ETAMU’s Money Management Center is reshaping how students access financial support on campus through its transition to the Student Success Center.
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Dell Representatives Showcase Various Innovations at ETAMU ‘AI Day’

Four employees of Dell Technologies visited East Texas A&M University last week to present on several topics surrounding artificial intelligence, or AI, to students, faculty and staff.
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East Texas A&M Welcomes Phantom the Therapy Dog to Support Student Mental Health

East Texas A&M University has welcomed Phantom, a retired service animal, as its newest source of emotional support for students.
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ETAMU Planetarium Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiring Exploration

East Texas A&M welcomed around 450 visitors to campus to celebrate the anniversary of the university’s Planetarium at the McFarland Science Building.
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The Sports Facilities Companies Expands Partnership with East Texas A&M to Manage New Agricultural Center Alongside Event Center

The Sports Facilities Companies has expanded its partnership with East Texas A&M to include management of the university's new Agricultural Multipurpose Education and Training Center.
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Braxton Keith to Headline Spur Expo Grand Opening at East Texas A&M

Rising country music star Braxton Keith is bringing his Texas-rooted country sound to Commerce as East Texas A&M celebrates the grand opening of the new on-campus agricultural multipurpose center.
Rene' Griffin, a student and President Mark Rudin hold an oversized check in front of them that is filled out for 8 million dollars.

East Texas A&M Celebrates Topping Out of Rene’ Griffin Event Center

East Texas A&M University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, February 17, with a topping out ceremony for the new Rene' Griffin Event Center.
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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.
Julie Dalavai and a member of her family pull a blue flag off of a sign on a glass wall. The sign reads "Dalavai-Raulston Conference Room." Behind the glass wall, a conference room with a table and chairs is shown against a glass-walled backdrop showing panoramic views of the city.

Dalavai–Raulston Conference Room Dedicated at East Texas A&M University-Dallas

Dr. Emmanuel and Julie Dalavai of Dallas—with their extended families—were honored Monday during a dedication ceremony at East Texas A&M University-Dallas in recognition of their generous gift to the university.
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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.
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ETAMU Adds Elite King Ranch Cattle to University Herd

ETAMU’s cattle herd got a significant upgrade recently as the university accepted delivery of 30 American Cruz heifers from the King Ranch elite herd.
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East Texas A&M Recognized Among Top A&M System Schools in U.S. News Online Program Rankings

East Texas A&M stood strong alongside fellow Texas A&M University System institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of online programs.
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ET Student Breaks Barriers as First Lion Participant in System-Wide Washington D.C. Internship Program

Da’Mya Walker, a political science major at East Texas A&M, is spending the semester in Washington, D.C. through the Public Policy Scholars Program.

East Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift from Rene’ Griffin, Largest in University History

East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of ETAMU.
Rene' Griffin is pictured as a child, wearing a baseball uniform. He is facing the camera. He has a baseball glove in one hand and a ball in the other.

Built on Belonging: The Life and Legacy Behind the Rene’ Griffin Event Center at East Texas A&M University

At their core, Rene' Griffin's story and the story of ET's new event center are about creating places where people belong.
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