Campus and Community

ETAMU Adjunct Professor Desiree Stephens Featured in Voyage Dallas Interview
Dr. Desiree Stephens, adjunct professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in Voyage Dallas, a regional publication known for spotlighting the stories of local entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders.

Morris Recreation Center Expansion Featured in National Campus Recreation Magazine
East Texas A&M's rec center expansions were featured in a recent Campus Rec Magazine article.

East Texas A&M University Launches Zero Suicide Program with $25K Gift from Hanna4Hope
The gift kickstarts East Texas A&M’s new Zero Suicide Program focused on student mental health.

East Texas A&M Faculty Member Awarded National Grant to Research HBCU Homecomings
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 grant for her research project.

CBS Interviews ETAMU’s Dr. Kathryn Dixon on Urgent Need for Certified Teachers in Texas
Dr. Kathryn Dixon of East Texas A&M discusses the growing teacher shortage in Texas and the importance of certification in a CBS News interview.

Memorable Moments at Record-Breaking ETAMU Graduation
East Texas A&M University recently celebrated its largest graduating class ever with commencement ceremonies on May 9 & 10.

Staff Honored at 2025 Appreciation Luncheon and Service Awards Ceremony
Staff Council hosted its annual Staff Service Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on April 24 at the Rayburn Student Center.

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Scores Big For Special Olympics
On May 1, East Texas A&M University held the Roll 'n' Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

‘Rita’ Joins the College of Ag to Launch Registered Angus Herd
A new four-legged celebrity has arrived at the East Texas A&M University Farm as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources prepares to launch its own Angus beef program.

East Texas A&M Alum Lands Position Working For U.S. Congress
East Texas A&M University alum Emau Stephen Petaia has been appointed to the position of digital engagement manager for United States Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.

East Texas A&M Alum Named Plano ISD Principal
Jean Laswell, a 2007 graduate from East Texas A&M University, has been named the first-ever principal of the newly established Plano ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.

ETAMU to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class of All Time on May 9 & 10
More than 1,600 East Texas A&M University students are poised to break a record as the largest graduating class in the 135+ year history of the university at commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.

East Texas A&M Team Named Finalist in U.S. Air Force Software Competition
A team of electrical engineering students from East Texas A&M University has earned national recognition as a top finalist in the prestigious 2025 Software Defined Radio (SDR) University Challenge.

East Texas A&M Classified as a “Higher Access” Institution by Carnegie Foundation
East Texas A&M University is classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Higher Access, Medium Earnings institution.

THECB Taps East Texas A&M Professor to Evaluate Workforce Training Initiative
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, a professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $200,000 grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), to evaluate the Texas Innovative Adult Career Educational (ACE) Grant Program.

Building Real-World Skills in AI: A New Path for College Students
With rapid changes to every industry being brought on by artificial intelligence, East Texas A&M is offering a program to prepare students for the future workforce.

Snakes and Conan the Barbarian: Unique Topics at East Texas A&M Lion’s Lecture
On April 22, attendees at the atrium of the Nursing and Health Sciences Building were treated to two equally fascinating Lion’s Lectures, one discussing snakes and the other covering Texas author Robert E. Howard.

East Texas A&M Faculty Members Recognized at Awards Luncheon
On April 22, the East Texas A&M University Faculty Senate combined efforts with the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) to host a luncheon in which multiple faculty members received recognition for their service in teaching and research.

Lion Volleyball Announces 2025 Conference Schedule, to Host SLC Tournament on Nov. 21-23
The East Texas A&M University volleyball program released its 2025 Southland Conference schedule, which includes hosting the SLC Volleyball Tournament in Commerce at the end of the season.

East Texas A&M Researchers Link Pollution Exposure to Mental Health Risks
A new peer-reviewed study involving East Texas A&M researchers is drawing urgent attention to the mental health consequences of environmental pollution in rural, underserved communities across the South.