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Griese named SLC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Following a school-record performance, East Texas A&M University women's track and field student-athlete Romi Griese has earned Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week honors.

East Texas A&M Students and Staff Take on Habitat Collegiate Challenge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
In an inspiring demonstration of selfless service and community impact, a group of students and two staff members from East Texas A&M University recently participated in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

2025 Alumni Ambassadors Honored
The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.

ETAMU Librarian Presents “ChatGPT Unveiled” to California Public Library
A.P. Anderson represented East Texas A&M on the West Coast with a presentation about the power and pitfalls of AI.

East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on New Event Center
The new arena will serve as a central hub for student life and community engagement in Northeast Texas.

ETAMU Alum Publishes Black Children’s Book on Career Choices
ETAMU alumna Destiny Hibbler writes an inspirational and creative book to teach Black children about various career choices from A-Z.

Saving the Quail: The Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M is Restoring a Valuable Texas Resource
The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is poised to tackle the gamebird population crisis head-on.

Newsome named to CSC Academic All-District Team
East Texas A&M University women's basketball guard Jordyn Newsome was named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.

Lion Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott as 62nd District Court Judge
William "Bill" Harris, a 2020 Lion graduate, was recently appointed to serve as judge of the 62nd District Court.

ETAMU Celebrates Engineers Week
East Texas A&M University celebrated Engineers Week with guest speakers, a speaking competition and a career fair.

ETAMU Alum Featured on PBS News Weekend
ETAMU alum Dr. Kerry Karrafa was recently featured on PBS News Weekend to discuss the mental health issues among veterinarians.

ETAMU Vocal Division Sweeps Finals at DFW Vocal Competition
The East Texas A&M University School of Music's Vocal Division is thrilled to announce its outstanding achievement at the recent National Association of Teachers of Singing Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Vocal Competition.

East Texas A&M to Establish Regional Hub for Agricultural Education with New Multipurpose Training Center
East Texas A&M University is set to become a major destination for agricultural education, thanks to a new Agricultural Education Multipurpose & Training Center currently under construction.

Fuseini, Samuel earn SLC Awards, 14 named to all-Southland teams
Two East Texas A&M University track and field student-athletes received recognition from the Southland Conference on Friday, while 10 individuals and one relay team were named to all-Southland Conference teams.

ETAMU Business Staff, Alum Named Co-Chair of DJCC
Yazan Kakish, director of marketing and communications for the East Texas A&M University College of Business, was recently named the co-chair of the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce's (DJCC) Board of Directors.

School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass & Lecture Open to the Public
The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna.

ETAMU Alum Named Lone Finalist for GPISD Superintendent Position
Dr. Gabriel Trujillo was recently named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of the Grand Prairie Independent School District.

Undergraduate Nutrition Program Earns Accreditation Candidacy
The Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University recently announced that its Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program was granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Social Work Graduate Student and Alum Named to TACUSPA Board
Current East Texas A&M University graduate student Gabrielle Vaughn was named to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators.

From Gas Station to Golden Arches: The Inspiring Journey of Anand and Susana Kumar
Anand and Susana Kumar own 17 McDonald's stores across Northeast Texas. Now, they're helping boost East Texas A&M students to success.