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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.
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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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East Texas A&M Online Programs Ranked Among the Best in Texas and the Nation

East Texas A&M is making a name for itself in online education, earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report.
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New Partnership Studies Student Outcomes in Competency-Based Education

The College of Innovation and Design has entered into a research partnership with the American Institutes for Research as part of a study examining student outcomes in competency-based education programs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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