Campus and Community

Counseling Professor Honored with Authors’ Park Recognition in Commerce
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, has been named a 2026 Authors' Park Brick Recipient by the Commerce Public Library.

Dr. Elizabeth Janzen Makes Debut as ETAMU School of Music Director
A new maestra is taking the podium at the East Texas A&M University School of Music.

New Epidemiology Program Aims to Prepare Students to Track Disease and Improve Community Health
East Texas A&M's new Master of Public Health in Epidemiology program offers specialized study in disease tracking, data analysis, applied learning and public health.

New Video Highlights Research and Performance Testing at ETAMU’s ROARHP Lab
Watch a new video featuring Dr. Michael Oldham as he explains how East Texas A&M's ROARHP Lab supports research, performance testing and community partnerships.

$418 Million Impact: New Study Highlights East Texas A&M’s Role in Northeast Texas Economy
East Texas A&M University is keeping talent in Texas while generating millions of dollars for the Northeast Texas economy, according to a new economic impact study.

Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Help Rural Schools Strengthen UIL Academics
East Texas A&M welcomed educators from across Northeast Texas for a UIL Academics Workshop designed to help rural schools strengthen their academic competition programs and better engage students.

Robert E. Howard Scholars Gather as East Texas A&M Takes Helm of The Dark Man Journal
East Texas A&M launched a new era of The Dark Man journal with an international conference celebrating Robert E. Howard's literary legacy.

Beyond the Major: Community Book Group Rethinks the College Experience
Students, educators and community members are exploring student success, mentorship and higher education through a book discussion series hosted by the Honors College and Commerce Public Library.

East Texas A&M Launches New Mechanical Engineering Degree Program
Students interested in designing the machines, technologies and systems that power modern life will soon have a new opportunity at East Texas A&M with the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.

Applied Economics Program to Join College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts at ETAMU
The B.S. in Applied Economics program is set to shift to the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts (CHSSA) in Fall 2026.

Honors College Planting Seeds of Knowledge Through Community Garden
Honors College students at East Texas A&M University will soon be trading desks for garden beds as they take on the management of a community garden in Commerce.

ETAMU Becomes New Home of Robert E. Howard Journal, Announces June 20 Conference
East Texas A&M becomes the new home of The Dark Man—a journal dedicated to Robert E. Howard, the father of modern sword-and-sorcery fiction—and launches its next chapter with a free public conference.

Alumnus Helps Preserve East Texas A&M History One Artifact at a Time
For more than two decades, East Texas A&M alumnus Ted Crim has been on a mission to preserve the university’s history, searching for rare artifacts that help tell the story of the institution and its people.

East Texas A&M Education Student Awarded Aspiring Educator Grant
Education student Joanna Duran has received an Aspiring Educator Grant, supporting her goal of becoming a dual-language elementary teacher.

Marketing Student Completes Internships with Award-Winning Advertising Agency
East Texas A&M student Lilium Fitzgerald completed internships with Dieste, gaining hands-on marketing and brand strategy experience.

Lion Food Pantry Continuing to Serve Students Through Summer Months
While the East Texas A&M University campus is much quieter without the buzz of activity during the fall and spring semesters, the Lion Food Pantry continues its worthwhile service for students attending summer courses.

Alumna Earns National Award for Bilingual Education Dissertation
East Texas A&M University alumna Dr. Rocio Almanza has earned the 2026 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Association for Bilingual Education.

A Lasting Legacy in Music: East Texas A&M’s Concert Hall Renamed in Honor of Cheryl Childers Lewis
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the renaming of East Texas A&M University’s concert hall in honor of Cheryl Childers Lewis, a Lion alumna whose lifelong dedication to music education continues to inspire students today.

Murphy Day Counseling Conference Returns, Attracts 225 Attendees
East Texas A&M's Department of Counseling welcomed students, educators and mental health professionals from across the region to the return of the Murphy Day Counseling Conference.

ETAMU, Forney ISD Sign MOU for Affordable Master’s Degrees for Teachers
East Texas A&M and Forney Independent School District signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding affordable graduate education opportunities for educators.