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East Texas A&M Aligns Against New World Screwworm

During a meeting facilitated by East Texas A&M University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, leading state and federal experts on the New World screwworm gave valuable insights into control efforts and how to prepare for potential cases.
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Community College Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research at East Texas A&M

Community college students spent the summer conducting chemistry research alongside East Texas A&M faculty and will present their findings at the university's REU Symposium on Aug. 6.
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East Texas A&M Recognized Among Money’s Best Colleges for Value

ETAMU earned a 3.5-star rating in Money’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, placing the university among a select group of institutions recognized for delivering a strong combination of quality, affordability and student outcomes.
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ETAMU’s Urban and Sustainable Agriculture Program Featured in New Promotional Video

In the latest installment of East Texas A&M University’s “Beyond the Lab” video series, focusing on research activity at the university, the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program takes center stage.
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ETAMU Professor Says 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Transforming Soccer Culture in the U.S.

After attending four FIFA World Cup tournaments spanning more than 30 years, East Texas A&M professor Robert Rodriguez shares why this year's tournament marks a turning point for soccer in America.
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ETAMU Signs Articulation Agreement to Allow a Seamless Transition for Clarendon College Ag Students

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources recently signed an articulation agreement with Clarendon College, allowing students to transfer more easily to the Agribusiness degree program at ETAMU.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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