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A Meme About Nothing: Professor Featured in Washington Post Article on Viral ‘6–7’ Meme
East Texas A&M University Professor Salvatore Attardo, Ph.D, was recently featured in a Washington Post article discussing the linguistics and origin of the trending “6-7” meme.

From Classroom to Boardroom: East Texas A&M Links Students with Top Executives
East Texas A&M–Dallas hosted its second Executive in Residence event on Oct. 28, connecting students with 13 top industry leaders for mentorship, networking and career insight.

Ring selected SLC Defensive Player of the Week
East Texas A&M University soccer defender Malaya Ring has been selected as the Southland Conference Defender of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.

CASNR Dean Named to National Public University Committee, University to Host Annual Conference
CASNR Dean Dr. Bryan Rank was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Non Land-Grant Agriculture and Renewable Resources Universities committee.

ETAMU Alumna Earns State Recognition for Dissertation on Bilingual Education
ETAMU graduate Dr. Rocio Almanza earned second place for Dissertation of the Year from the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators for her research on translanguaging in bilingual kindergarten classrooms.

Art Faculty Interviewed for CNN Article on Resurgence of Cowboy Fashion
Associate Professor of Art History and University Gallery Director Melynda Seaton, Ph.D., was featured in a CNN article discussing the recent rise of cowboy and western fashion in America.

Lion Men’s Golf Wins First Tournament in D1 Era at LaTour Intercollegiate
For the first time in the Division I era, the East Texas A&M University men's golf team has won a tournament as the Lions bring home the LaTour Intercollegiate trophy by nine strokes on Tuesday at the LaTour Golf Club.

Graduate Student Receives National Agriculture Education Scholarship
East Texas A&M University graduate student, alumna and U.S. Army veteran Melody Carmack received a national scholarship from the Rural Gone Urban Foundation.

Building Connections Across Generations: East Texas A&M Dedicates McCord Family Alumni Center
The revitalized McCord Family Alumni Center offers an inviting space where alumni, students, and the entire Lion community can come together to connect and collaborate.

Alum and Current Graduate Student Crowned Miss Dallas 2026
Current East Texas A&M University graduate student and alumna A'Jah Moore was recently crowned Miss Dallas 2026.

ETAMU and the Mystery Above: A History of UFOs on Campus and Beyond
East Texas A&M University has a long history of curiosity about UFOs, featuring student debates, faculty research, and visits from leading experts in the field.

From the Boardroom to the Bus Route, ETAMU’s Stan McKee Never Stops Giving Back
ETAMU alumnus Stan McKee was re-elected to the National Association of Community Health Centers while continuing to serve students on campus.

Washington named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Jade Washington has been named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

Celebrate our Past, Embrace our Future: An Open Letter to the ETAMU Community and Friends
Our future depends on the power of our community—alumni, friends, faculty, staff and partners—who believe in and support our students and our university.

University President Connects with Students in ‘Ridin’ with Rudin’ Series
The latest installment of the "Ridin' with Rudin" series occurred this semester, where President Mark Rudin shuttles students to their destinations and hears their unique stories.

Jim Curry Appointed to FCS Oversight Committee
East Texas A&M University director of athletics Jim Curry has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Oversight Committee, effective September 30.

Ready to Transfer? East Texas A&M Opens Doors on Oct. 21
East Texas A&M University will host a Transfer Decision Day on Oct. 21 to help transfer students sign up to continue their education.

Bill Martin Jr Symposium Celebrates 20 Years of Literacy, Learning and Legacy
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Texas A&M hosted the 20th annual Bill Martin Jr Memorial Symposium, honoring the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved children’s authors.

It’s a Girl! ‘Rita’ Gives Birth to First Calf to Kickstart ETAMU’s Registered Angus Herd
A new four-legged bundle of joy appeared at the East Texas A&M University Farm last week, as “Rita,” the university’s recently purchased Angus cow, gave birth to a healthy calf.

Ag Faculty Recognized with AAAE Outstanding Teacher Award
ETAMU Mayo Professor Dr. Bob Williams was recently honored with the Western Region Outstanding Teacher Award by the American Association for Agricultural Education.