Student Success

Two Lion Rodeo Cowgirls Compete for National Titles at CNFR
A pair of East Texas A&M University Rodeo team members look to continue the program's championship tradition as they compete at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming, from June 14-20.

Before You Sign: Student’s AI App Helps Renters Avoid Surprises
Chimdumebi Nebolisa developed BeforeYouSign, an AI-powered web application that helps renters better understand residential lease agreements before signing them.

East Texas A&M Education Student Awarded Aspiring Educator Grant
Education student Joanna Duran has received an Aspiring Educator Grant, supporting her goal of becoming a dual-language elementary teacher.

Marketing Student Completes Internships with Award-Winning Advertising Agency
East Texas A&M student Lilium Fitzgerald completed internships with Dieste, gaining hands-on marketing and brand strategy experience.

Fosuhene earns SLC Athlete of the Year, DI era-best 16 named to All-SLC teams
ETAMU sprinter Enoch Fosuhene was named the SLC Men's Athlete of the Year, highlighting 16 all-conference honorees for the Lions.

Lions Earn Three Superlatives, Seven Golds at SLC Track and Field Championships
A total of seven conference championships and three superlatives were won by East Texas A&M University track and field student-athletes last weekend at Homer Bryce Stadium to cap off the Southland Conference Outdoor Championships.

East Texas A&M Students Showcase AI Innovation at 2026 Hackathon
ETAMU students shined at the 2026 Hackathon, the largest innovation and problem-solving competition in East Texas, held March 24-31 at the university’s Dallas campus.

Leaving Their Mark: Graduating Artists Unveil New Lion Mural at East Texas A&M
Before graduating, art students Sloan Rogers and Cassidy Allarah Steele completed one final project—a mural designed to remind students they belong.

East Texas A&M Celebrates Class of 2026 with Milestone Commencement Weekend
Amidst cheers and applause, 1,586 graduates turned their tassels to mark the transition from students to proud East Texas A&M University alumni this weekend.

Music Student Named to National Flute Association Choir
East Texas A&M University flutist Lyn Hoang was recently named to the National Flute Association's Professional Flute Choir.

Meet the Class of 2026: Celebrating Achievement, Resilience and What Comes Next
Graduation is almost here! As the East Texas A&M University Class of 2026 prepares to take the stage on May 8 and 9, we join them in celebrating this milestone.

Lion Athletics Honors 63 Graduates in May 2026 Commencement
Lion Athletics will recognize 62 student-athletes participating in commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 8–9.

East Texas A&M Electrical Engineering Students Win National SDR Competition
ETAMU students earned first place in a national software-defined radio competition, outperforming teams from major research universities across the country.

ETAMU Robotics Scores Division Runner-Up Finish at VEX U World Championship
East Texas A&M University’s Lion Pride Robotics Club came up just short of a shot at a world title, finishing as runner-up in the VEX U Research Division at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship.

Graduating Senior Balances Football, Research and Leadership in Psychology
ETAMU senior Jason Otah reflects on the mentors and experiences that shaped his path from student-athlete to aspiring mental health professional.

ETAMU First-Year Students Support the Community Through Service Projects
Members of the First-Year Leadership Class gain valuable experience by planning and completing service projects that support the campus and local community.

Student Earns Runner-Up Finish at Collegiate Stock Horse Show
East Texas A&M University Equine Studies major Avie McKinley recently earned Reserve Champion honors at the Stock Horse of Texas (SHTX) Kickoff Classic event in Bryan, Texas.

The Count of Commerce: Clemens Herberstein’s Thrill-Seeking Road to ETAMU Rodeo Team
The Lion Saddle Bronc Rider and Austrian noble family member had never ridden a horse before deciding to embark on his rodeo journey.

ETAMU Student Recognized for Exceptional Commitment as a Paraprofessional
Elisabeth Armendariz, an ETAMU education major, earned an award for her standout work supporting students. Her passion for helping students thrive shines through her work as a paraprofessional.

Annual Research Symposium Showcases Record Student Participation and Honors Top Scholars
More than 177 student presenters made this year’s Annual Research Symposium the largest in the event's seven-year history, underscoring the institution’s growing research impact.