News Bites

Alum’s Artwork Featured in Texas Art Museum
Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

ETAMU Faculty to Keynote Fire Leadership Challenge 2025
Dr. Brandy Runyan and Hussien Jabai have been invited to serve as keynote speakers at the Fire Leadership Challenge 2025.

Lion Alum Starring as Titular Character in Shakespeare Dallas’ Production of ‘Othello’
Alum Henry Okigbo is leading the cast of Shakespeare Dallas' latest production of "Othello," which is currently running until July 20.

College of Ag Faculty Publishes Research in Journal of Animal Science
East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Landon Sullivan was recently published in the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science.

University Police Raise $7,400 for Lion Food Pantry at Inaugural Golf Tournament
The East Texas A&M University Police Department raised $7,400 for the Lion Food Pantry during its first-ever charity golf tournament.

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.

First-Year Leadership Class Develops Impactful Projects to Benefit Campus, Community
The First-Year Leadership Class at East Texas A&M University undertook several student projects during the previous academic year aimed at making a difference on campus and out in the local community.

Lion Alumna Featured in Dallas Observer for Former Athlete Advocacy
The Dallas Observer newspaper recently published a profile on East Texas A&M University alumna Acheil Tac.

Paris Police Department Swears in East Texas A&M Graduate
East Texas A&M University’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (AMLETA) celebrates another successful graduate as Austin Garrison was sworn in as a new officer with the Paris Police Department.

ETAMU Instructor Hired as First Police Chief of Central Texas Municipality
The City of Snook, Texas, recently announced the hiring of East Texas A&M University adjunct instructor Dr. Steven Huron as its first-ever police chief.

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.

Photography Alum and National Academy Director Publishes New Book
A Lion Alum recently published a book examining the dynamic relationship between contemporary art and scientific inquiry.

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 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.

Alum to Lead Prestigious Percussion Research Center
ETAMU alum Dr. Andrew Veit was recently named the new managing director for the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University.

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.

Student Premieres Original Mass Composition at Choral Concert
An undergraduate ETAMU music student directed the university's Chamber Choir while they performed his self-composed Mass during a recent choral concert at the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall.

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.

VisCom Student Work Honored with Graphis New Talent Awards
Several Visual Communication students at East Texas A&M University received high honors in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Awards.