Campus and Community

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.

Leaving Their Mark: Graduating Artists Unveil New Lion Mural at East Texas A&M
Before graduating, art students Sloan Rogers and Cassidy Allarah Steele completed one final project—a mural designed to remind students they belong.

East Texas A&M Celebrates Class of 2026 with Milestone Commencement Weekend
Amidst cheers and applause, 1,586 graduates turned their tassels to mark the transition from students to proud East Texas A&M University alumni this weekend.

Students Present Research, Creativity at ETAMU Learning Showcase
Students highlighted research, creativity and academic growth during the Spring 2026 Learning Showcase, a campuswide event featuring the work of first-year students.

Spring Graduate Gains Hands-on Research Experience at Clymer Meadow Nature Preserve
As she prepares to graduate from ETAMU, Elizabeth Weinmann is already stepping into the next phase of a career rooted in field research, conservation and hands-on learning.

Meet the Class of 2026: Celebrating Achievement, Resilience and What Comes Next
Graduation is almost here! As the East Texas A&M University Class of 2026 prepares to take the stage on May 8 and 9, we join them in celebrating this milestone.

2026 Alumni Awards Gala Honors Alumni Who Inspire, Lead and Give Back
The Alumni Association celebrated five exceptional alumni at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala on April 25.

More Than 1,500 Lions Set to Graduate at ETAMU Commencement Ceremonies May 8 & 9
East Texas A&M University’s celebration of its graduates is fast approaching, as commencement ceremonies are set for May 8 and 9 at the university’s Field House.