Student Success

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

Alana Lawless-Felarca Voted SLC Offensive Player of the Week
East Texas A&M University soccer midfielder Alana Lawless-Felarca was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

Music Student Receives Scholarship from International Organization
East Texas A&M University music major Bella Zitzelberger was recently named the recipient of the Sara Eikenberry Voice Undergraduate Scholarship.

East Texas A&M Student Gains Valuable Experience with WNBA’s Dallas Wings
Ruby Blaylock, a junior majoring in sport and recreation management with a minor in general business, spent her summer interning with the WNBA’s Dallas Wings.

ETAMU Student’s Research Published in State Historical Journal
East Texas A&M University student Aubrey Watkins recently had her research published in "Touchstone," a collegiate academic journal produced by the Texas State Historical Association's Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society.

Pacione Named SLC Goalkeeper of the Week
Following a career night, East Texas A&M University soccer goalkeeper Veronica Pacione has earned Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Week honors on Tuesday morning.

From Small Business Roots to Corporate Strategy: Daisy Perez Makes Her Mark at AT&T
Daisy Perez, a marketing student in the College of Business at East Texas A&M University, recently completed the competitive 2025 Summer Marketing Growth Organization Internship with AT&T.

ETAMU Student, Alums Shine at International Equine Competition
East Texas A&M University’s Tim Smith and Florence Bryant competed well and took home accolades from the 20th annual National Snaffle Bit Association World Show.

Pair of Honors College Students Gain Valuable Knowledge Through Research, Internship
Two students in the Honors College at East Texas A&M University have gained valuable experience and insights through a transformative internship at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico.

Pair of ETAMU Students Participate in ‘Heroes on Horses’ Event
Two East Texas A&M University students took part in festivities honoring U.S. military veterans at the 2nd annual Heroes on Horses parade and competition.

Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton
East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025–2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board.

ETAMU Police Academy Cadet Named Firefighter of the Year
A cadet currently enrolled in East Texas A&M's Law Enforcement Training Academy was recently named the Firefighter of the Year by the Farmersville Fire Department.

Students Gain Valuable Insights at Statewide Leadership Conference
Seven East Texas A&M University students from various majors attended the Texas Leadership Scholars 2025 Summer Conference, coming away with experiences that helped them hone their skills as leaders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Four Lions named to CSC Softball Academic All-District team
Four East Texas A&M University softball players were named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.

Student Premieres Original Mass Composition at Choral Concert
An undergraduate ETAMU music student directed the university's Chamber Choir while they performed his self-composed Mass during a recent choral concert at the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall.