Campus and Community

Award-Winning Interactive Maps Showcase East Texas A&M’s History and Identity
East Texas A&M University earned the 2025 Interactive Map Partner Award for its creative virtual campus tours and innovative digital storytelling.

Campus Operations Update for 1-29-2026
The East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site are open on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, while all classes remain online.

Status of Campus Operations for 1-28-2026
As weather conditions continue to improve, East Texas A&M University will adjust its operational status beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Campus Operations Update for 1-27-2026
Due to adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site will continue to operate on a modified operational status on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Modified Campus Operations for 1-26-2026
Due to the adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site will be functioning in a modified operational status on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Regional Athletic Training Symposium Connects Students with Real-World Skills
A recent symposium at ETAMU offered students real-world exposure in rodeo sports medicine, collegiate athletic training pathways and emergency action planning.

Texas Space Grant Consortium Selects Three ETAMU Physics Majors for 2025–26 Scholarships
Three students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded scholarships from NASA's Texas Space Grant Consortium for the 2025–26 academic year.

Historic Ferguson Building at ETAMU Celebrates 100 Years
ETAMU is home to many historic structures, but none can rival the legacy of the Ferguson Social Sciences Building, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary today, Jan. 16, 2026.

Honors College Earns National “Partners in Peace” Designation
The Honors College at East Texas A&M University has been named a Partners in Peace institution by the National Collegiate Honors Council.

When the Campus Grows Quiet: East Texas A&M in December
Explore how ETAMU transforms from a bustling academic hub to a serene, light-filled campus during the holiday break.

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: 12 ETAMU Achievements Worth Singing About
Set to the tune of a beloved holiday classic, we’re counting down 12 celebratory moments that defined a remarkable year at East Texas A&M!

ETAMU Welcomes New Alumni at Fall 2025 Commencement
More than 1,300 graduates joined the ranks of East Texas A&M University alumni following commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12 and 13.

School of Music Gets Crowds in the Spirit of the Season at Annual Holiday Gala
The East Texas A&M University School of Music wowed patrons with its annual showcase of seasonal tunes at the annual Holiday Gala.

National CBE Exchange Highlights ETAMU’s Role in Shaping Workforce-Ready Education
East Texas A&M University sent a cross-campus team of faculty, staff and academic leaders to the annual CBE Exchange in Phoenix, Arizona.

Solar76 and ETAMU Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Solar Energy Innovation
ETAMU is partnering with Solar76, a pioneering company in solar energy solutions and technology.

Omegas, ETAMU Staff Team Up to Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Students
Omega's and ETAMU staff turned a quiet holiday on campus into a celebration of care and community.

East Texas A&M Celebrating Fall 2025 Graduating Class Across Five Ceremonies
The class of 2025 at East Texas A&M University will soon be dismissed for the last time when fall commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13 at the university Field House.

A Career of Curiosity and Commitment: Henley Named Regents Professor
Longtime psychology educator Dr. Tracy B. Henley honored for transformative teaching, research and mentorship.

The Galaxy’s Most Common Stars May Be Missing a Key Ingredient for Life: Long-Lived Moons
New ETAMU study shows moons around the planets of M-dwarf stars vanish quickly, offering insights into which worlds might support life.

No Time for College? CBE Programs Give City Employees a Faster Path Forward
East Texas A&M expands flexible competency-based programs to help city employees earn degrees faster and advance their careers without leaving the workforce.