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East Texas A&M University Celebrates Record High Enrollment
More students are experiencing the difference a Lion education makes than ever before, as East Texas A&M University posted its highest semester enrollment numbers of all time.

Valor Award Honors ETAMU Instructor Robert Mallett for Heroic Actions
Adjunct Instructor Robert Mallett received a valor award recognizing his heroic actions during a dangerous incident at the Killeen Mall in December 2024.

Lions Planning to Make Their Voices Heard Following Voter Registration Rally
East Texas A&M University students are prepared to perform their civic duty in upcoming elections following a voter registration rally in the Rayburn Student Center on September 15.

A Fitting Tribute to a Life Devoted to Music Education: ETAMU Formally Dedicates the Cheryl Childers Lewis Concert Hall
Hundreds gathered in the East Texas A&M University Music Building to honor the memory of a Lion alumna and take in a stirring performance by several ensembles of the School of Music as the university formally dedicated the Cheryl Childers Lewis Concert Hall.

Career Panel Shows Students There Is No Single Path to Success
Students at East Texas A&M University heard firsthand how careers can take unexpected turns during the “How I Found My Career” panel on Sept. 15.

Lion Community Showcased for Parents at Annual Family Weekend
East Texas A&M University recently welcomed parents, guardians and loved ones of Lion students at its annual Family Weekend event on Sept. 11 and 12.

ETAMU Cybersecurity Graduate Lands Competitive Homeland Security Internship
A recent graduate put his cybersecurity education to work this summer through a highly competitive internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Former Student and World-Renowned Chef Stephan Pyles Visits with ETAMU Community in Return to Commerce
A former Lion student and award-winning chef recently spoke to East Texas A&M University students about his journey through Commerce and what led him to become one of the most notable chefs in America.

ETAMU Alumni Earn MavPitch Award for English-Learning App
Two ETAMU alumni are making English learning more accessible for immigrant communities around the world through their award-winning app.

From ETAMU to IEEE: Computer Science Alum Builds Career in Cybersecurity
Vamshidhar Reddy Vemula is bringing his expertise in cloud security and software engineering to an international professional organization as Industry Representative for the IEEE

East Texas A&M Named Among TIME’s Top 500 Colleges
East Texas A&M University made the inaugural list of TIME’s America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027, earning a place among 500 institutions included in the publication’s first national ranking.

ETAMU-Led Fire Data Consortium Uses AI to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety
ETAMU researchers are building a secure, AI-powered data consortium to improve firefighter health, safety and career longevity.

Brown, Washington Minted Southland Players of the Week for Second Week in a Row
For the second week in a row, the East Texas A&M University volleyball team collected two Southland Player of the Week awards as Ariana Brown and Jade Washington have been highlighted by the conference in its weekly accolades.

Alum Donates $30,000 to Support ETAMU Cancer Research and Science Education
East Texas A&M University recently accepted a generous $30,000 gift from a Lion alumnus to support cancer research by university professors and to fund strategic initiatives in the College of Science and Engineering (COSE).

Lions Roar in Arlington at 2026 ETAMU Day with the Texas Rangers
Last Sunday, East Texas A&M University students, employees and alumni gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for an afternoon taking in America’s pastime on “ETAMU Day.”

ETAMU Launching Groundbreaking New Bachelor’s Programs to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage
ETAMU is launching two new competency-based bachelor’s degree programs that allow students to earn a degree while completing teacher certification requirements in a single program.

ETAMU Nursing Simulation Lab Brings Patient Care to Life
Nursing students gain hands-on experience in a realistic simulation lab designed to prepare them for patient care in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, offering a variety of medical scenarios.

ETAMU Alumni Co-Authors New Book about Citizen Science in K-12 Classrooms
East Texas A&M alum encourages educators to transform classrooms into spaces for curiosity, exploration and scientific discovery through a newly co-authored book.

Can AI Make Police Lineups Fairer? ETAMU Researchers Aim to Find Out
The project combines eye-tracking technology and psychology to examine how people process real and AI-generated faces.

East Texas A&M Releases 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, Induction Ceremony Scheduled for October 24
The 2026 East Texas A&M University Athletics Hall of Fame class has been announced on Tuesday afternoon along with the newest inductee into the Hall of Honor and this year's Bobby Fox Award recipient.