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ET Student Breaks Barriers as First Lion Participant in System-Wide Washington D.C. Internship Program
Da’Mya Walker, a political science major at East Texas A&M, is spending the semester in Washington, D.C. through the Public Policy Scholars Program.

ETAMU Faculty Member Steps into MAC3 President Role
Arthur Lumzy Jr., was selected for a new leadership role within MAC3, recognizing his long-standing service and impact in advancing career readiness.

East Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift from Rene’ Griffin, Largest in University History
East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of ETAMU.

Built on Belonging: The Life and Legacy Behind the Rene’ Griffin Event Center at East Texas A&M University
At their core, Rene' Griffin's story and the story of ET's new event center are about creating places where people belong.

East Texas A&M Online Programs Ranked Among the Best in Texas and the Nation
East Texas A&M is making a name for itself in online education, earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report.

ET Alum Retiring Following Nearly Six Decades of Teaching
East Texas A&M University alum James “Larry” Story is finally hanging up his hat, retiring from teaching following a 59-year career at Tarrant County College.

New Partnership Studies Student Outcomes in Competency-Based Education
The College of Innovation and Design has entered into a research partnership with the American Institutes for Research as part of a study examining student outcomes in competency-based education programs.

ETAMU Staff Member Steps into Regional Leadership Role with NACADA
Alyssa Coats has been appointed interim Region 7 chair for NACADA, representing and supporting advisors across Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
East Texas A&M alumna Dr. Sangeeta Singg will continue serving on the TSBEP, helping oversee licensure and ethical standards for psychologists in Texas.

Jacobie named Southland Field Athlete of the Week
East Texas A&M University track and field student-athlete Jenneil Jacobie has been named the Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week.

Campus Operations Update for 1-29-2026
The East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site are open on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, while all classes remain online.

ETAMU President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography
The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective.

Status of Campus Operations for 1-28-2026
As weather conditions continue to improve, East Texas A&M University will adjust its operational status beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Campus Operations Update for 1-27-2026
Due to adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site will continue to operate on a modified operational status on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Modified Campus Operations for 1-26-2026
Due to the adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site will be functioning in a modified operational status on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Regional Athletic Training Symposium Connects Students with Real-World Skills
A recent symposium at ETAMU offered students real-world exposure in rodeo sports medicine, collegiate athletic training pathways and emergency action planning.

King Named Co-SLC Football Student-Athlete of the Year, Three Selected to All-Academic team
East Texas A&M University senior linebacker Koby-Sebasyen King has been named a co-Southland Conference Football Student-Athlete of the Year.

Texas Space Grant Consortium Selects Three ETAMU Physics Majors for 2025–26 Scholarships
Three students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded scholarships from NASA's Texas Space Grant Consortium for the 2025–26 academic year.

Historic Ferguson Building at ETAMU Celebrates 100 Years
ETAMU is home to many historic structures, but none can rival the legacy of the Ferguson Social Sciences Building, which celebrates its 100-year anniversary today, Jan. 16, 2026.

Alum Wins Prestigious Dallas Half Marathon
Alumnus Sergio Mena Marcuello was one of the top competitors at the annual BMW Dallas Marathon, taking first place in the Men’s Half Marathon.