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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
An ETAMU Rodeo Team competitor twirls a lasso over her head as she rides her barrel racing horse in pursuit of a white calf that runs in front of her horse.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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World-Renowned Percussionist Michael Burritt Performs with ETAMU Students

Students in the School of Music at ETAMU performed alongside one of the world’s leading percussionists as Michael Burritt joined the university’s percussion program for a special guest residency and concert.
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Region’s Premier Agricultural Education Facility ‘The Spur Expo’ Officially Opens at East Texas A&M

East Texas A&M University is transforming agricultural education in Northeast Texas with the opening of “The Spur Expo,” a brand-new multipurpose agricultural educational facility and arena located just south of the main campus in Commerce, Texas.
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Money Management Center’s Transition Highlights University Commitment to Student-Ready Support

ETAMU’s Money Management Center is reshaping how students access financial support on campus through its transition to the Student Success Center.
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Dell Representatives Showcase Various Innovations at ETAMU ‘AI Day’

Four employees of Dell Technologies visited East Texas A&M University last week to present on several topics surrounding artificial intelligence, or AI, to students, faculty and staff.
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East Texas A&M Welcomes Phantom the Therapy Dog to Support Student Mental Health

East Texas A&M University has welcomed Phantom, a retired service animal, as its newest source of emotional support for students.
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ETAMU Planetarium Celebrates 20 Years of Inspiring Exploration

East Texas A&M welcomed around 450 visitors to campus to celebrate the anniversary of the university’s Planetarium at the McFarland Science Building.
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