News Posts Type: News

Supply Chain Management Student Lands Fastenal Internship, Shares Keys to Success for Fellow Lions
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.

English Faculty Receives Technology Innovator Award
East Texas A&M University Director of Writing, Assistant Professor and English Program Coordinator Dr. Charles Woods was recently honored with the Technology Innovator Award by the Conference on College Composition and Communication.

Chancellor Glenn Hegar Visits East Texas A&M as Part of Statewide Tour
The Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar visited East Texas A&M University on Wednesday, July 16, as part of a statewide tour.

East Texas A&M Hosts Regional Education Workshop
School board trustees and future superintendents gathered at ETAMU for a day of learning, leadership development, and real-world insights.

$30,000 Grant Boosts Online Teacher Certification Program at ETAMU
The Texas Pioneer Foundation grant boosts Pride Pathway—East Texas A&M's innovative solution to the Texas teacher shortage.

Students Gain Valuable Insights at Statewide Leadership Conference
Seven East Texas A&M University students from various majors attended the Texas Leadership Scholars 2025 Summer Conference, coming away with experiences that helped them hone their skills as leaders.

NABA Chapter Inspires Future Business Leaders at Annual National Convention in Las Vegas
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

East Texas A&M Alumnus Named Dean of TJC North
Adam Palacios, a graduate of East Texas A&M University, has been named dean of Tyler Junior College North (TJC North) in Lindale.

Alumnus Aditya Kumar Thota Secures Senior Data Role at Capital One
Alum Aditya Kumar Thota recently stepped into the role of Senior Data Process Manager at Capital One’s Integrated Workforce Reporting division.

ETAMU Director of VisCom Honored with AAF Dallas Luminary Award
East Texas A&M University Director of Visual Communication Lee Hackett was recently honored with the prestigious Luminary Award by the American Advertising Federation of Dallas.

Lion Football Announces 2025 Home Kick-Off Times
The East Texas A&M University football team has announced its kick-off times for the five home games on Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in 2025.

World-Renowned Artist & Alum’s Artwork Featured in Texas Art Museum
Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

ETAMU Faculty to Keynote Fire Leadership Challenge 2025
Dr. Brandy Runyan and Hussien Jabai have been invited to serve as keynote speakers at the Fire Leadership Challenge 2025.

Lion Alum Starring as Titular Character in Shakespeare Dallas’ Production of ‘Othello’
Alum Henry Okigbo is leading the cast of Shakespeare Dallas' latest production of "Othello," which is currently running until July 20.

Four Lion Tracksters named to CSC Academic All-District teams
The East Texas A&M University track and field team had four scholar-athletes named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.

College of Ag Faculty Publishes Research in Journal of Animal Science
East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Landon Sullivan was recently published in the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science.

University Police Raise $7,400 for Lion Food Pantry at Inaugural Golf Tournament
The East Texas A&M University Police Department raised $7,400 for the Lion Food Pantry during its first-ever charity golf tournament.

Rylee George Wrangles College Rodeo Finals Championship for ETAMU
East Texas A&M University cowgirl Rylee George joined the ranks of Lion champions after capturing a national title in the Breakaway Roping event at the 2025 CNFR.

Leading with Purpose: ETAMU’s Estefania Olivas Gearing Up for Second Term as Student Body President
Current SGA President Estefania Olivas is taking the role in stride as she enters her second term in the 2025-26 academic year.

Recent ETAMU Music Graduate Wins National Competition
East Texas A&M University alum and percussionist DJ Talbot recently took first place at the Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase.