Testimonial of the East Texas A&M Superintendent Certification Program Deciding to start my doctorate later in my career was intentional. It allowed me to bring my professional experience into the classroom and gave me a body of knowledge from which…

Laritza Tinajero is an Honors College student pursuing a bachelor’s in Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, and a research technician at the Quail Research Laboratory at East Texas A&M. A Conversation with Laritza What motivated you to choose gamebird research? When…

Grace James earned her master's in biological sciences with an emphasis on wildlife biology and conservation from East Texas A&M in 2025. Now serving as lab manager for the university's Lyon Center for Gamebird Research, she oversees daily research operations,…

Honors College student Tina Reichner is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Conservation Science. She works as a quail research technician at the East Texas A&M Quail Research Laboratory. A Conversation with Tina Can you share your experience with…

Make an Appointment Becky Adams and her husband, Emerson, both grew up in Commerce. They lived most of their lives there because they believe the friendly and supportive community make it a great place to be. She enjoys being active…

Make an Appointment The advice of an alum changed her life. In a single moment, Natalie White realized that she could make a career out of her passion. She could spend her entire life doing what she loved – and…

Dr. Rebecca Rowe is a passionate professor of children's literature who has a lifelong love for stories, Disney and world cultures. She often visits Walt Disney World, not only as a fan who enjoys the shows and attractions but also…

Dr. Tammi Vacha-Haase joined the East Texas A&M University family as the new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs in the summer of 2022. Vacha-Haase comes from a background rich in research, teaching and service. She previously served as…

Christina Moreland is a designer and cartoonist currently based in Los Angeles, California. She was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky but grew up in a small town called Niederwerrn, Germany. Ten years later she and her family moved to Dallas,…

h1.page-title { display: none; } Before becoming a professor in photography, Chad Smith was a commercial photographer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has more than 30 years of experience in both commercial and fine art fields of photography. Chad…

Looking back, Grace Slayter didn’t put much thought into enrolling at East Texas A&M as an undergraduate student. Her then-boyfriend (now husband) studied accounting here at the time, and that was enough of a reason to enroll. But it didn't…

A dedicated historian, engaged citizen and world traveler, Heather Rodriguez offers the purpose and passion that the department looks for. She joined the history program as an undergraduate student interested in teaching at the high school level. In 2019, Rodriguez…

A Conversation with Manny What is your current employment/career? I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University where I study twentieth-century Puerto Rican social and political movements in the U.S. and Latin America. For the 2019-2020 school year,…

A Conversation with Austin What is your current employment/career? “I teach US History, US Government and Economics at Como-Pickton High School and teach Dual Credit US History 1301 and 1302 through Northeast Texas Community College. I work with around 100…

A Conversation with Allison What is your current employment/career? I am currently the American Historical Association Career Diversity Fellow for the Department of History at Texas A&M University. As a fellow in this program, I support professional development programming, promote…

Nick Sprenger recognized the need for a more fulfilling career. He pursued history. The discipline offered him the space to explore the unknown while deepening his love for academic research, education and service. While here, he worked alongside history faculty…

Artist, philosopher and scientist. Betty Block embodies all three with ease. Whether she's performing dance at the Kennedy Center, studying the minutia of human movement or showcasing the talents of disabled performers, Block has one question in mind: what does…

Checking her mom's heart rate was a part of her routine. From a young age, Candace Linn carried a stethoscope around her neck. She remembers assessing her “patients” and updating their records regularly. She was a nurse at heart and…

Rebekah Grey aspired to write and produce her own film. Faculty in the Department of English gave her the confidence to do so. With the help of 60+ volunteers, her dream became reality. Learn more about her short film, Blue…

Samantha Cox is a theatre major but her passion extends well beyond the stage. Small class sizes and one-on-one faculty mentorship allowed her to explore the discipline and discover what she loves. A Conversation with Samantha What research projects have…