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ETAMU Professor Helps Develop Sustainable, Self-Healing Concrete Through $250K Research Grant

Dr. Ayman Elzohairy is helping lead research that could transform the future of construction through the development of stronger, more sustainable concrete.
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Marketing Student Completes Internships with Award-Winning Advertising Agency

East Texas A&M student Lilium Fitzgerald completed internships with Dieste, gaining hands-on marketing and brand strategy experience.
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Fosuhene earns SLC Athlete of the Year, DI era-best 16 named to All-SLC teams

ETAMU sprinter Enoch Fosuhene was named the SLC Men's Athlete of the Year, highlighting 16 all-conference honorees for the Lions.
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Lion Food Pantry Continuing to Serve Students Through Summer Months

While the East Texas A&M University campus is much quieter without the buzz of activity during the fall and spring semesters, the Lion Food Pantry continues its worthwhile service for students attending summer courses.
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Educational Leadership Graduate Continues Rise in Texas Public Education

East Texas A&M alumnus Dr. Jason Adams has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.
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East Texas A&M Honors KETR Staff Member for Three Decades of Service

East Texas A&M University has honored longtime KETR producer and host Matt Meinke for three decades of service that have shaped the station’s sound, stability, and evolution.
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Alumna Earns National Award for Bilingual Education Dissertation

East Texas A&M University alumna Dr. Rocio Almanza has earned the 2026 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Association for Bilingual Education.
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A Lasting Legacy in Music: East Texas A&M’s Concert Hall Renamed in Honor of Cheryl Childers Lewis

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the renaming of East Texas A&M University’s concert hall in honor of Cheryl Childers Lewis, a Lion alumna whose lifelong dedication to music education continues to inspire students today.
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Lions Earn Three Superlatives, Seven Golds at SLC Track and Field Championships

A total of seven conference championships and three superlatives were won by East Texas A&M University track and field student-athletes last weekend at Homer Bryce Stadium to cap off the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships.
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Murphy Day Counseling Conference Returns, Attracts 225 Attendees

East Texas A&M's Department of Counseling welcomed students, educators and mental health professionals from across the region to the return of the Murphy Day Counseling Conference.
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East Texas A&M Students Showcase AI Innovation at 2026 Hackathon

ETAMU students shined at the 2026 Hackathon, the largest innovation and problem-solving competition in East Texas, held March 24-31 at the university’s Dallas campus.
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ETAMU, Forney ISD Sign MOU for Affordable Master’s Degrees for Teachers

East Texas A&M and Forney Independent School District signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding affordable graduate education opportunities for educators.
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Leaving Their Mark: Graduating Artists Unveil New Lion Mural at East Texas A&M

Before graduating, art students Sloan Rogers and Cassidy Allarah Steele completed one final project—a mural designed to remind students they belong.
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East Texas A&M Celebrates Class of 2026 with Milestone Commencement Weekend

Amidst cheers and applause, 1,586 graduates turned their tassels to mark the transition from students to proud East Texas A&M University alumni this weekend.
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Students Present Research, Creativity at ETAMU Learning Showcase

Students highlighted research, creativity and academic growth during the Spring 2026 Learning Showcase, a campuswide event featuring the work of first-year students.
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Spring Graduate Gains Hands-on Research Experience at Clymer Meadow Nature Preserve

As she prepares to graduate from ETAMU, Elizabeth Weinmann is already stepping into the next phase of a career rooted in field research, conservation and hands-on learning.
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Music Student Named to National Flute Association Choir

East Texas A&M University flutist Lyn Hoang was recently named to the National Flute Association's Professional Flute Choir.
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Meet the Class of 2026: Celebrating Achievement, Resilience and What Comes Next

Graduation is almost here! As the East Texas A&M University Class of 2026 prepares to take the stage on May 8 and 9, we join them in celebrating this milestone.
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2026 Alumni Awards Gala Honors Alumni Who Inspire, Lead and Give Back

The Alumni Association celebrated five exceptional alumni at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala on April 25.

Lion Athletics Honors 63 Graduates in May 2026 Commencement

Lion Athletics will recognize 62 student-athletes participating in commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 8–9.
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