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World-Renowned Artist & Alum’s Artwork Featured in Texas Art Museum
Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

ETAMU Faculty to Keynote Fire Leadership Challenge 2025
Dr. Brandy Runyan and Hussien Jabai have been invited to serve as keynote speakers at the Fire Leadership Challenge 2025.

Lion Alum Starring as Titular Character in Shakespeare Dallas’ Production of ‘Othello’
Alum Henry Okigbo is leading the cast of Shakespeare Dallas' latest production of "Othello," which is currently running until July 20.

Four Lion Tracksters named to CSC Academic All-District teams
The East Texas A&M University track and field team had four scholar-athletes named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.

College of Ag Faculty Publishes Research in Journal of Animal Science
East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Landon Sullivan was recently published in the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science.

University Police Raise $7,400 for Lion Food Pantry at Inaugural Golf Tournament
The East Texas A&M University Police Department raised $7,400 for the Lion Food Pantry during its first-ever charity golf tournament.

Rylee George Wrangles College Rodeo Finals Championship for ETAMU
East Texas A&M University cowgirl Rylee George joined the ranks of Lion champions after capturing a national title in the Breakaway Roping event at the 2025 CNFR.

Leading with Purpose: ETAMU’s Estefania Olivas Gearing Up for Second Term as Student Body President
Current SGA President Estefania Olivas is taking the role in stride as she enters her second term in the 2025-26 academic year.

Recent ETAMU Music Graduate Wins National Competition
East Texas A&M University alum and percussionist DJ Talbot recently took first place at the Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase.

NCAA Approves East Texas A&M’s Full Division I Status
A new era is officially underway in Northeast Texas as the NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved full Division I membership status for East Texas A&M University.

East Texas A&M Alumnus Named Seguin ISD Superintendent
Dr. Jack Lee, a 2020 graduate of East Texas A&M University’s Ed.D. in Educational Administration program, has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of Seguin ISD.

First-Year Leadership Class Develops Impactful Projects to Benefit Campus, Community
The First-Year Leadership Class at East Texas A&M University undertook several student projects during the previous academic year aimed at making a difference on campus and out in the local community.

118 named to Spring 2025 SLC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
East Texas A&M University set a record for most honorees on the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll list, with 118 student-athletes named to the Spring 2025 list, on Monday morning.

A Lambskin Legacy: What a 19th-Century Diploma Reveals About East Texas A&M’s Early Days
An alumnus recently discovered a rare diploma from 1897 and brought it back to East Texas A&M. The artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of our university.

Paris Police Department Swears in East Texas A&M Graduate
East Texas A&M University’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (AMLETA) celebrates another successful graduate as Austin Garrison was sworn in as a new officer with the Paris Police Department.

ETAMU Instructor Hired as First Police Chief of Central Texas Municipality
The City of Snook, Texas, recently announced the hiring of East Texas A&M University adjunct instructor Dr. Steven Huron as its first-ever police chief.

Lion Athletics’ Night of Champions a Huge Success, Raises Over $110,000
The 2025 ETAMU Night of Champions, presented by AVSANT, was a resounding success, raising over $110,000 in support of Lion Athletics.

Photography Alum and National Academy Director Publishes New Book
A Lion Alum recently published a book examining the dynamic relationship between contemporary art and scientific inquiry.

Beautiful Changes Blooming at East Texas A&M: Inside the Campus Makeover
Anyone walking around the East Texas A&M University campus in the last year has probably noticed a slow yet wonderful transformation taking place.

Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo
Five ETAMU Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo.