Campus and Community

ETAMU Hosts Regional Rural Med Camp To Build Healthcare Pipeline in East Texas
The Regional Rural Med Camp April 16–17, brought high school students from across the region to campus for an introduction to careers in healthcare.

ETAMU, Commerce Rotary Club Honor Top 5% of Commerce High School Students
Commerce ISD students in the top 5% of their class were recognized April 1 during the annual Top 5% Luncheon, co-hosted by East Texas A&M University and the Commerce Rotary Club.

Honoring Excellence: Meet the 2026 Alumni Ambassador Awardees
The annual Alumni Ambassador Forum gives ETAMU alumni an opportunity to connect with and encourage current students.

ETAMU Opera Debuts “Seussical the Musical,” Continues Performances Through April 12
East Texas A&M University’s School of Music opened its production of “Seussical the Musical” on April 9 in the Finney Concert Hall of the Music Building.

East Texas A&M Hosts Civil Discourse Symposium, Bringing Students and Leaders Together for Meaningful Dialogue
Texas legislators and national media figures visited East Texas A&M University for the university's first Civil Discourse Symposium. Students gathered insight on communicating effectively and civilly in a divided world.

Your Voice Matters: Students Invited to Civil Discourse Symposium on Communicating in a Divided World
On April 7, ETAMU students will join state leaders and national media voices at an important event designed to build effective communication skills, even in tough conversations.

East Texas A&M Engineering Students Compete at National ACI Concrete Competition
Two senior Construction Engineering students from East Texas A&M University gained hands-on experience and national exposure at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Spring 2026 Convention.

Lions Give Back During The Big Event 2026
Students, faculty and staff from East Texas A&M came together March 28 for The Big Event, completing service projects across the Commerce community.

Public Health Showcase Highlights Career Pathways, Community Impact at East Texas A&M-Dallas
East Texas A&M brought students and public health professionals together for its fifth annual Public Health Showcase, an event designed to connect classroom learning with real-world application.

Alumni Return to Campus to Mentor and Inspire at Alumni Ambassador Forum
This year's Alumni Ambassador Forum connected students with accomplished graduates for career guidance and meaningful conversations.

ETAMU Awarded $381K Grant to Fund Experimental Psychology Ph.D. Students
East Texas A&M University was awarded a competitive Research Excellence Fund Graduate Fellowship grant from the Texas A&M University System to support doctoral students in its Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program.

The Morris Recreation Center Unveils New and Improved Fitness Space
The Morris Recreation Center’s latest expansion brings more space, more equipment, and more opportunities for students.

East Texas A&M Honors Regents Professor Henley at Spring Academic Convocation
East Texas A&M University honored Dr. Tracy Henley, Regents Professor and professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education, during its Spring 2026 Academic Convocation.

Packed Stands, Big Wins Launch Spur Expo at East Texas A&M
A sold-out crowd and standout performances launched the Spur Expo at East Texas A&M, marking a strong debut for the university’s new rodeo and events facility.

Mentorship Mixer Connects East Texas A&M Students with Experiential Learning Opportunities
The Honors College will host a Spring Mentorship Mixer on Monday, March 23, offering students an opportunity to connect with faculty and staff about research and other experiential learning opportunities.

East Texas A&M Students Shine at Texas ACSM Conference
Students from the Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University earned national recognition at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

East Texas A&M Rodeo Gears Up for Historic First Event in New Spur Expo
Nearly 400 riders will converge on Commerce next weekend as East Texas A&M University’s Rodeo Team hosts its first-ever event in the new Spur Expo.

Future Lions Discover ETAMU: Pride Preview Day 2026
Pride Preview Day brought prospective students to campus for an immersive look at life on campus at East Texas A&M.

Honors Grant Program Gives Students Hands-On Research Experience at Twin Oaks Farm
East Texas A&M students are gaining hands-on research and leadership experience through the Experiential Learning Leadership Initiative at the Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning.

IRS VITA Tax Clinic at ETAMU Provides Valuable Public Service and Student Experiences
If you’re eligible, you could have your taxes prepared and filed for free through the university’s participation in a federal program that also provides Lion students with real-world experience.