Campus and Community
East Texas A&M Celebrates New Students With Golf, Food and $16K in Scholarships
East Texas A&M welcomed 163 accepted and admitted students to a celebratory afternoon at TopGolf Dallas on Aug. 6, offering food, games and scholarships to kick off their college journey.
Big Changes Sprouting Up at University’s Twin Oaks Farm
The upcoming academic year should be an eventful one at East Texas A&M University’s Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning, with several new crops and opportunities for education and community engagement taking root.
ETAMU Welcomes More than 700 New Alumni
See photos from Summer 2025 commencement ceremonies at East Texas A&M University.
More Than 700 Lions Receiving Their Degrees This Weekend
The newest crop of East Texas A&M University alums will graduate at commencement ceremonies held on August 8 and 9 at the university Field House in Commerce, Texas.
The Sports Facilities Companies Chosen as Operating Partner for ETAMU’s New Sports Facility
East Texas A&M has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to operate its new Event Center, set to open in Fall 2026.
ETAMU Researchers Go Abroad to Tackle Global Sport Performance
Students and faculty from East Texas A&M University recently returned from a study abroad and research trip to Spain and Portugal, where they established international partnerships in the field of sport science and performance analytics.
Back to its Roots: Binnion Hall to Become ETAMU’s Newest Student Housing
Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will provide housing for up to 200 students.
Building Healthier Communities: Inside East Texas A&M’s Master of Public Health Program
In an immensely informative interview, Dr. Elizabeth Wachira explains how the East Texas A&M MPH program turns a passion for public service into a fulfilling career.
Federal Mandate Requires Changes to In-State Tuition Eligibility at East Texas A&M
In compliance with a recent federal court order and guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, East Texas A&M University is making required changes to in-state tuition eligibility beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.
Chancellor Glenn Hegar Visits East Texas A&M as Part of Statewide Tour
The Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar visited East Texas A&M University on Wednesday, July 16, as part of a statewide tour.
East Texas A&M Hosts Regional Education Workshop
School board trustees and future superintendents gathered at ETAMU for a day of learning, leadership development, and real-world insights.
$30,000 Grant Boosts Online Teacher Certification Program at ETAMU
The Texas Pioneer Foundation grant boosts Pride Pathway—East Texas A&M's innovative solution to the Texas teacher shortage.
NCAA Approves East Texas A&M’s Full Division I Status
A new era is officially underway in Northeast Texas as the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved full Division I membership status for East Texas A&M University.
East Texas A&M Alumnus Named Seguin ISD Superintendent
Dr. Jack Lee, a 2020 graduate of East Texas A&M University’s Ed.D. in Educational Administration program, has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of Seguin ISD.
A Lambskin Legacy: What a 19th-Century Diploma Reveals About East Texas A&M’s Early Days
An alumnus recently discovered a rare diploma from 1897 and brought it back to East Texas A&M. The artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of our university.
Lion Athletics’ Night of Champions a Huge Success, Raises Over $110,000
The 2025 ETAMU Night of Champions, presented by AVSANT, was a resounding success, raising over $110,000 in support of Lion Athletics.
Beautiful Changes Blooming at East Texas A&M: Inside the Campus Makeover
Anyone walking around the East Texas A&M University campus in the last year has probably noticed a slow yet wonderful transformation taking place.
Beta Alpha Psi Honors Founding Advisor Dr. Bobby Carmichael and Celebrates New Foundation Gift
The College of Business at East Texas A&M University recently welcomed back Dr. Bobby Carmichael, Professor Emeritus of Accounting, for a special visit in April, 2025.
East Texas A&M Professor Featured in HigherEdJobs Interview on Graduate Student Success
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview with HigherEdJobs, a leading national platform for academic careers and insights.
ETAMU’s Adult Learners Benefit from Professors’ Real-World Experiences
Several ETAMU faculty members in CID use their distinctive personal and professional competencies to help shape their programs into standout academic experiences.