Campus and Community

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Lion Spring Fest: Pi Kappa Alpha’s 28th Annual Crawfish Festival

The Lion Spring Fest brought people together to enjoy food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities while supporting a great cause.

Staff Member Appointed to Texas Association of Play Therapy Board of Directors

On March 20, Dr. Candace Chuyou-Campbell, clinical director for the Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University, was appointed to the board of directors of the Texas Association for Play Therapy (TxAPT).
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East Texas A&M Installs State-of-the-Art Video Boards in the Field House

East Texas A&M University enhanced the in-venue experience inside the Hunt Regional Healthcare Court in the Field House this spring by installing four videoboards and two ribbon boards.

Puppies and Poses Brings Dog-Lovers and Yogis Together

On April 10, the Student Government Association (SGA), in collaboration with Campus Recreation, hosted Puppies and Poses at East Texas A&M University, combining two powerful stress relievers: puppies and yoga.

Students Show Off Their Qualifications at East Texas A&M Career Fairs

Over the last couple of weeks, the Office of Student Career Preparedness at East Texas A&M University has hosted two separate career fairs for students.
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KETR Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Northeast Texas

88.9 KETR is celebrating a major milestone this week: 50 years on the air. The National Public Radio (NPR) station went live on April 7, 1975, broadcasting from the Journalism Building at East Texas A&M University.

Why Advancing from RN to BSN Matters More Than Ever – And How It’s Faster and Cheaper Than You Think

At East Texas A&M University, an RN can earn their BSN in a matter of months while avoiding many of the drawbacks of the standard college experience.
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Lions Give Back: The Big Event 2025

More than 250 volunteers came together on Saturday, March 29, for The Big Event—East Texas A&M University's largest day of service.

Symposium Delivers Valuable Lessons to Graduate Students

For the fourth consecutive semester, East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Dr. Leslie Ekpe organized and hosted an online Graduate Student Symposium.
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East Texas A&M: Leading the Charge in Competency-Based Education

East Texas A&M University is at the forefront of competency-based education (CBE), offering flexible, career-focused programs that empower busy adults to transform their careers.

Public Health Showcase Comes to East Texas A&M

On March 21, East Texas A&M Health and Human Performance students hosted the fourth annual Public Health Showcase at the university’s Dallas site.
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2025 Alumni Ambassadors Honored

The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.

Library Renovation Underway

March 10 marked the beginning of a major renovation of the library’s first floor, which will include extensive updates.
A virtual image of the front of the Event Center with a plaza in the front. Students lounge and walk around on the plaza.

East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on New Event Center

The new arena will serve as a central hub for student life and community engagement in Northeast Texas.

Saving the Quail: The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M is Restoring a Valuable Texas Resource

The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is poised to tackle the gamebird population crisis head-on.
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ETAMU Celebrates Engineers Week

East Texas A&M University celebrated Engineers Week with guest speakers, a speaking competition and a career fair.

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Sign-ups Open Now

East Texas A&M University will host the Roll ‘n’ Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on May 1 at 5 p.m. at the Nursing and Health Services Building gym, room 175.
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School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass & Lecture Open to the Public

The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna.

Undergraduate Nutrition Program Earns Accreditation Candidacy

The Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University recently announced that its Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program was granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
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From Gas Station to Golden Arches: The Inspiring Journey of Anand and Susana Kumar

Anand and Susana Kumar own 17 McDonald's stores across Northeast Texas. Now, they're helping boost East Texas A&M students to success.
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