News Posts Type: News

East Texas A&M Recognized Among Money’s Best Colleges for Value
ETAMU earned a 3.5-star rating in Money’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, placing the university among a select group of institutions recognized for delivering a strong combination of quality, affordability and student outcomes.

2026 Season Kicked Off for Lion Football at Southland Opening Drive
The East Texas A&M University football team officially began its 2026 season on Tuesday with the Southland Conference Football Opening Drive, presented by Big Game USA, inside the George R. Brown Convention Center.

ETAMU VP Featured in Article Discussing A&M System Institutes’ Resources for Student Mental Health
Judy Sackfield, ETAMU vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, spoke to the A&M System Regents' Committee on Academics and Student Affairs about the resources and responses to students’ mental health needs at ET.

Student Earns National Sigma Chi Consul of the Year Honor
East Texas A&M senior Jackson Benedetto has been named Sigma Chi's 2026 Consul of the Year, a national honor recognizing outstanding leadership among chapter presidents.

ETAMU Professor Says 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Transforming Soccer Culture in the U.S.
After attending four FIFA World Cup tournaments spanning more than 30 years, East Texas A&M professor Robert Rodriguez shares why this year's tournament marks a turning point for soccer in America.

Full 2026 Schedule Revealed for Lion Volleyball
East Texas A&M University volleyball coach Joe Morales announced the full 2026 season for the Lions on Thursday.

ETAMU Signs Articulation Agreement to Allow a Seamless Transition for Clarendon College Ag Students
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources recently signed an articulation agreement with Clarendon College, allowing students to transfer more easily to the Agribusiness degree program at ETAMU.

Counseling Professor Honored with Authors’ Park Recognition in Commerce
Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, has been named a 2026 Authors' Park Brick Recipient by the Commerce Public Library.

East Texas A&M Appoints Research Leader to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth
Dr. Mustafa Mashal will lead the university’s next phase of research growth following its R2 designation.

Dr. Elizabeth Janzen Makes Debut as ETAMU School of Music Director
A new maestra is taking the podium at the East Texas A&M University School of Music.

New Epidemiology Program Aims to Prepare Students to Track Disease and Improve Community Health
East Texas A&M's new Master of Public Health in Epidemiology program offers specialized study in disease tracking, data analysis, applied learning and public health.

Lions Compete with Top Collegiate Riders at 2026 CNFR
Two members of the East Texas A&M University Rodeo team showed their skills among the nation’s elite riders at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.

New Video Highlights Research and Performance Testing at ETAMU’s ROARHP Lab
Watch a new video featuring Dr. Michael Oldham as he explains how East Texas A&M's ROARHP Lab supports research, performance testing and community partnerships.

Future Teachers Earn Two National Children’s Literature Awards at National Conference
Future educators from East Texas A&M University claimed two of the nation's top honors at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference.

Two Lion Alumni Appointed to State Posts by Governor Abbott
A pair of East Texas A&M University graduates were recently appointed to state-level oversight positions by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

$418 Million Impact: New Study Highlights East Texas A&M’s Role in Northeast Texas Economy
East Texas A&M University is keeping talent in Texas while generating millions of dollars for the Northeast Texas economy, according to a new economic impact study.

ETAMU Percussion Ensemble Wins Prestigious International Competition
The East Texas A&M University Percussion Ensemble stands on top of their discipline as one of three university winners of the Percussive Arts Society's International Percussion Ensemble Competition.

Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Help Rural Schools Strengthen UIL Academics
East Texas A&M welcomed educators from across Northeast Texas for a UIL Academics Workshop designed to help rural schools strengthen their academic competition programs and better engage students.

Robert E. Howard Scholars Gather as East Texas A&M Takes Helm of The Dark Man Journal
East Texas A&M launched a new era of The Dark Man journal with an international conference celebrating Robert E. Howard's literary legacy.

Alumna Featured on “Influential Women” Platform for Work with Dallas’ Reunion Tower
East Texas A&M University graduate Jenna Guinn was recently featured in a press release by "Influential Women," a publishing platform where women from all backgrounds can connect, share their perspectives, and create content that empowers themselves and others.