Student Success

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East Texas A&M Student Lands Internship with the Texas Rangers

If you head to a Texas Rangers game this season, you might spot a familiar Lion behind the scenes. Ruby Blaylock, an Honors College senior at East Texas A&M University, has earned a competitive internship with the Major League Baseball club.
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Finance Society Workshop Helps Students Stand Out Through Skills-First Hiring and Storytelling

Students in the East Texas A&M University College of Business are gaining a clearer edge in today’s job market by learning how to communicate what employers are increasingly prioritizing: real, demonstrable skills.
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Jacobie Qualifies for NCAA Indoor National Championships, First Lion to Qualify for Division I Postseason

East Texas A&M University track and field jumper Jenneil Jacobie is set to make history as she is the first Lion to qualify for an NCAA National Championships event in the Division I era.
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Lion Pride Robotics Qualifies for VEX U World Championship

After a dominant performance at the VEX U tournament in Houston, ETAMU's Lion Pride Robotics team is headed to compete in the world championship in St. Louis.
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Jacobie, Randma Set Records at A&M Indoor Meet

Two East Texas A&M Lion Track and Field student-athletes set new records at the Charlie Thomas Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M University on Feb. 7 and 8.
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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.
Jenneil Jacobie, SLC field athlete of the week.

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.
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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.
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Partnership with Indeed Job Search Academy to Power Student Job Search Skills

The Office of Student Career Preparedness has partnered with the Indeed Job Search Academy to provide students and alumni with expanded access to free, on-demand career development resources.
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ETAMU Welcomes New Alumni at Fall 2025 Commencement

More than 1,300 graduates joined the ranks of East Texas A&M University alumni following commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12 and 13.
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Hunt named Southland Player of the Week

East Texas A&M University men's basketball guard Gianni Hunt was voted the Southland Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday afternoon.
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ETAMU Students Turn Data into Real-World Solutions at Alteryx Datathon

Students from across East Texas A&M University applied their analytical skills to real-world challenges during this fall’s Alteryx Datathon
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ETAMU Student Shines on National Stage with American FFA Degree

ETAMU Honors College student Colby Grayson earned a coveted honor as a recipient of the American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization.
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Graduate Student named Teacher of Promise in Dallas ISD

East Texas A&M graduate student Adrian Anderson, who is pursuing a master's in Spanish, was recently named Teacher of Promise in Dallas ISD.
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Stock Horse Team Takes Home Several Accolades at Regional Championship

The ETAMU Stock Horse team came away with several high achievements at the CTSH Limestone Region Championship Clinic & Show.
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Equine Studies Student Wins Major Competition in Brazil

ETAMU student Gabriel Graciani, an Equine Studies major from Brazil, was recently crowned a National Champion at the ABQM Champion’s Cup competition.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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