Venkatesh Mukeri, who began his studies at East Texas A&M University in January 2024 and graduated in July 2025, has joined EXL as a Consultant II — Data Engineer supporting a leading healthcare client, CVS.
At East Texas A&M University, the mission to transform lives is more than words — it’s reflected in students like Edwin "Zack" Bernal, whose record of leadership, service, and entrepreneurship demonstrates how education fuels impact far beyond the classroom.
Five years after earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting from the College of Business, she recently obtained her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, making her journey stand out as a testament to hard work, perseverance, and the power of mentorship.
Transferring to the College of Business at East Texas A&M University in spring 2024 marked the start of a new chapter for Gracie Campbell — one that allowed her to challenge herself both academically and athletically.
Our future depends on the power of our community—alumni, friends, faculty, staff and partners—who believe in and support our students and our university.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Texas A&M hosted the 20th annual Bill Martin Jr Memorial Symposium, honoring the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved children’s authors.
Jack Davis’s journey at East Texas A&M University set the stage for the hands-on experience he’s now gaining through his Summer Internship with Legacy Ag ACA.
Michelle Reyna’s accounting journey at East Texas A&M University has taken her from early inspiration in high school to a coveted Summer 2025 Tax Internship at PwC.
Tyjuan Hughey, a Supply Chain Management student at East Texas A&M University with an expected graduation in May 2026, has earned a place in Fastenal’s prestigious Internship Program following a standout seven-month tenure at the company’s top-performing TXSUP branch.
Six members of the East Texas A&M University NABA chapter–two recent May 2025 graduates and four continuing students–returned uplifted from the 2025 NABA National Convention in Las Vegas
Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview with HigherEdJobs, a leading national platform for academic careers and insights.
The College of Business at East Texas A&M University reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives and fueling innovation during the recent Lions Innovation Showcase, a dynamic event that brought together student entrepreneurs for an inspiring exchange of ideas.
From mastering complex analytics to powering one of the world’s largest social networks, Bhavana Chickmagluru Puttaswamy, a May 2023 graduate of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program at East Texas A&M University, is a remarkable example of how the College of Business equips students to make an impact at the highest levels of tech.
East Texas A&M University alum Emau Stephen Petaia has been appointed to the position of digital engagement manager for United States Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.
From the classroom to the corporate world, Nazmush Munia is a living testament to East Texas A&M University’s mission to transform lives through excellence in education, discovery, and service.
