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From Potential to Profession: Teacher Career Fair Empowers Future Educators 

The recent teacher career fair hosted by Student Career Preparedness connected students with school districts to explore future teaching opportunities.
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COB Banking Student Secures Role at American National Bank of Texas

Colton Smith, a student in the BBA in Banking program, has accepted a Financial Associate position with American National Bank of Texas while continuing his studies.
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NABA Students Shine at Deloitte Green Tank Challenge

Three East Texas A&M University students earned top honors after competing in the Deloitte Green Tank Challenge.
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Support That Matters: Lion Food Pantry and Lion Wardrobe Continue to Grow Their Impact

The Lion Food Pantry and Lion Wardrobe are two student-centered resources making a powerful difference in the lives of hundreds of students each week.

University Gallery Showcasing Faculty Talents at Biennial Exhibition

The Department of Art at ETAMU is pleased to announce the Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition, on view from November 17, 2025, to February 6, 2026, in The University Gallery.
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ETAMU Students Turn Data into Real-World Solutions at Alteryx Datathon

Students from across East Texas A&M University applied their analytical skills to real-world challenges during this fall’s Alteryx Datathon
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Alumnus Earns 500th Career Win as Texas High School Basketball Coach

East Texas A&M University alumnus Hosea D. Lee, a 1993 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and applied anatomy, has reached a major milestone in his coaching career. Lee earned his 500th win on Nov.
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Pride Marching Band Showcases Its Talents for State Marching Contest Audience

The ETAMU Pride Marching Band recently wowed crowds with an exhilarating exhibition performance at the UIL 5A State Marching Contest.
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Venkatesh Mukeri Turns Persistence into a Data Engineering Role at EXL

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.
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ETAMU Student Shines on National Stage with American FFA Degree

ETAMU Honors College student Colby Grayson earned a coveted honor as a recipient of the American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization.
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From ETAMU to Amazon: Computer Science Alum Shares Career Journey

East Texas A&M University alumna Tejaswini Atluri recently spoke with the campus ACM chapter about her new role as a software development engineer at Amazon.
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ETAMU to Host Southland Volleyball Tournament, Lions Facing SFA in Opening Match

The longest active streak of postseason appearances at ETAMU continues as the Lion Volleyball team has clinched a berth in the Southland Conference Tournament, which will be hosted right here in Commerce.
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Students Connect with Industry Leaders to Explore “The Future of Work in the Age of AI”

East Texas A&M recently hosted its first Industry Connect event in partnership with the Paris Economic Development Corporation, giving students look at how leading companies are using artificial intelligence to transform the modern workplace.
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History Faculty Member Elected to Leadership Role with National Organization

Associate Professor Mylynka Cardona, Ph.D., was recently elected vice president and president-elect of the Society for the History of Discoveries.
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Transforming Lives Through Leadership: Edwin “Zack” Bernal’s Path of Purpose and Perseverance

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.
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Graduate Student named Teacher of Promise in Dallas ISD

East Texas A&M graduate student Adrian Anderson, who is pursuing a master's in Spanish, was recently named Teacher of Promise in Dallas ISD.
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Award-Winning Author Reavis Z. Wortham Visits East Texas A&M to Inspire Future Writers

East Texas A&M’s Department of Literature and Languages welcomed alumnus and acclaimed novelist Reavis Z. Wortham to campus on Nov. 10 for a special reading from his latest work, Comancheria.
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A&M System Leaders Experience ETAMU’s Expanding Research Impact

East Texas A&M hosted the Texas A&M System’s Chief Research Officers fall meeting, highlighting groundbreaking research in gamebird conservation, cancer treatment, agriculture, astronomy, and human performance.
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School of Music Shares the Magic of Music in Concert for Area Children

Several ensembles from ETAMU's School of Music performed for more than 1,500 children from Greenville, Caddo Mills, Bland, and Celeste at a free concert at the historic Greenville Municipal Auditorium in Greenville, Texas.
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Dedication Rewarded: Alumna Quyen Gaete Achieves CPA Milestone

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.
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