Campus and Community

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.

East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage
East Texas A&M is taking aim at the teacher shortage in Texas with a new initiative designed to help working adults and paraprofessionals become certified educators.

LEAP Conference Advances Ethical Publishing for Early-Career Engineering Faculty
The LEAP Conference at East Texas A&M-Dallas brought national experts together to help engineering faculty navigate ethical research challenges.

Graduating Senior Balances Football, Research and Leadership in Psychology
ETAMU senior Jason Otah reflects on the mentors and experiences that shaped his path from student-athlete to aspiring mental health professional.

Admitted Student Day Welcomes Future Lions to Campus
East Texas A&M welcomed a strong turnout of prospective students and their families for Admitted Student Day, offering an immersive look at campus life and the next steps toward enrollment.

ETAMU First-Year Students Support the Community Through Service Projects
Members of the First-Year Leadership Class gain valuable experience by planning and completing service projects that support the campus and local community.

Annual Research Symposium Showcases Record Student Participation and Honors Top Scholars
More than 177 student presenters made this year’s Annual Research Symposium the largest in the event's seven-year history, underscoring the institution’s growing research impact.

Future Lions Invited to Admitted Student Day on April 25
Admitted students are invited to East Texas A&M’s Admitted Student Day on April 25 to explore campus, connect with resources and take the next steps toward enrollment.

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.