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118 named to Spring 2025 SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
By Lion Athletics East Texas A&M University set a record for most honorees on the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll l...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo
Five ETAMU Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo.

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.

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.

Four Lions named to CSC Softball Academic All-District team
Four East Texas A&M University softball players were named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.

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.

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.

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.

Fuseini’s Four Golds Highlight Lion Excellence at SLC Meet
East Texas A&M University track and field athletes took home 12 medals, including seven golds, at the Southland Conference (SLC) Outdoor Championship Meet held in Houston, Texas, from May 15–17.

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.