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The Sports Facilities Companies Expands Partnership with East Texas A&M to Manage New Agricultural Center Alongside Event Center

The Sports Facilities Companies has expanded its partnership with East Texas A&M to include management of the university's new Agricultural Multipurpose Education and Training Center.
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Braxton Keith to Headline Spur Expo Grand Opening at East Texas A&M

Rising country music star Braxton Keith is bringing his Texas-rooted country sound to Commerce as East Texas A&M celebrates the grand opening of the new on-campus agricultural multipurpose center.
Rene' Griffin, a student and President Mark Rudin hold an oversized check in front of them that is filled out for 8 million dollars.

East Texas A&M Celebrates Topping Out of Rene’ Griffin Event Center

East Texas A&M University marked a significant milestone on Tuesday, February 17, with a topping out ceremony for the new Rene' Griffin Event Center.
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Counseling Professor LaVelle Hendricks Named 2026 Addictions Educator of the Year

Dr. LaVelle Hendricks has been named the first recipient of the 2026 Peter Bell Premier Addictions Educator of the Year Award by the Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery.
Julie Dalavai and a member of her family pull a blue flag off of a sign on a glass wall. The sign reads "Dalavai-Raulston Conference Room." Behind the glass wall, a conference room with a table and chairs is shown against a glass-walled backdrop showing panoramic views of the city.

Dalavai–Raulston Conference Room Dedicated at East Texas A&M University-Dallas

Dr. Emmanuel and Julie Dalavai of Dallas—with their extended families—were honored Monday during a dedication ceremony at East Texas A&M University-Dallas in recognition of their generous gift to the university.
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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.
Rene' Griffin is pictured as a child, wearing a baseball uniform. He is facing the camera. He has a baseball glove in one hand and a ball in the other.

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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