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 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. 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…

Writing has been an integral part of Kristen’s life since childhood. English was always her favorite school subject, so it was a natural choice for her college major. Throughout her career, Kristen has enjoyed working as a post-secondary composition instructor…

Dr. Mark J. Rudin was named the thirteenth president of East Texas A&M University on August 16, 2018. A progressive leader with a passion for innovation and research, Dr. Rudin is using his experience and expertise to grow East Texas…

Aminta Fuentes holds the historical distinction as the first student to earn the minor in Latin-American Studies at East Texas A&M. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and she proudly tells everyone that she is a first-generation college student…

Dr. Brent Donham's career at East Texas A&M started in 2009 as the department head of Engineering and Technology. In 2014, he became the dean of the College of Science and Engineering. Over a decade later, he's now the vice…