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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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