At their core, Rene' Griffin's story and the story of ET's new event center are about creating places where people belong.

Set to the tune of a beloved holiday classic, we’re counting down 12 celebratory moments that defined a remarkable year at East Texas A&M!

Omega's and ETAMU staff turned a quiet holiday on campus into a celebration of care and community.

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.

The revitalized McCord Family Alumni Center offers an inviting space where alumni, students, and the entire Lion community can come together to connect and collaborate.

The 2025 U.S. News rankings showcase ETAMU’s dedication to quality programs, affordability, and life-changing opportunities for students.

As questions grow around recruit deaths in the U.S., East Texas A&M is showing how evidence-based training can build strong law enforcement officers without breaking them.

For graduates like Blake Roten, East Texas A&M's Dual Credit Program is a launchpad to a college degree and a fulfilling career.

Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will provide housing for up to 200 students.

The Texas Pioneer Foundation grant boosts Pride Pathway—East Texas A&M's innovative solution to the Texas teacher shortage.

An alumnus recently discovered a rare diploma from 1897 and brought it back to East Texas A&M. The artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of our university.

The Annual Research Symposium at East Texas A&M University provided a platform for students to present their original research to the university community.

88.9 KETR is celebrating a major milestone this week: 50 years on the air. The National Public Radio (NPR) station went live on April 7, 1975, broadcasting from the Journalism Building at East Texas A&M University.

The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.

The new arena will serve as a central hub for student life and community engagement in Northeast Texas.

The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is poised to tackle the gamebird population crisis head-on.

Anand and Susana Kumar own 17 McDonald's stores across Northeast Texas. Now, they're helping boost East Texas A&M students to success.

The R2 designation reinforces East Texas A&M’s growing reputation as a leading research university.

East Texas A&M earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report for several online degree programs, reflecting the university's commitment to excellence and innovation in online education. 

The campus community and leaders unveil entrance signs bearing the university's new name.

With reaffirmed accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the university underscores its commitment to high-quality education.

Fall commencement ceremonies at East Texas A&M are set for December 13 and 14.

The Jeremy and Molly Fernandes Fellowship in Clinical Case Management aims to enhance mental health support for East Texas A&M students.

The Finkes’ $1 million endowment provides invaluable resources for business students.

Dubbed the university's "front door," the 29,115 square-foot facility is designed to welcome prospective students and their families to A&M-Commerce.

The Department of Education grant aims to improve retention and graduation rates for first-time, full-time students at A&M-Commerce.

Mark your calendars for summer commencement exercises this week at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Changes to campus parking are coming this fall to modernize and improve the parking experience at A&M-Commerce.

Do you know the difference between a lightning alarm and a tornado alarm when they sound off on the A&M-Commerce campus?

TAMUC students present innovative research projects to the university community and industry leaders. Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its Annual Research Symposium on April 17, 2024, at the university's Rayburn Student Center. The symposium showcased undergraduate and graduate research projects, providing…

On a star-studded Saturday evening, the Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association rolled out the red carpet for the annual Alumni Awards Gala. Guests gathered at the university's Sam Rayburn Student Center in an Oscars-themed event on April 27 to celebrate…

The retired director of Alumni Engagement at TAMUC built relationships with Lions across generations. A new endowment will continue his legacy. For Derryle Peace, the word “connection” embodies a central theme that resonates across his years at Texas A&M University-Commerce.…

The 38th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrates successful A&M-Commerce alumni. The Alumni Association of Texas A&M University-Commerce recognized 21 new Alumni Ambassadors at the 2024 Alumni Ambassador Forum on Tuesday, March 19. The 38th annual forum was held in the…

Alumnus Scott Stahl and his wife, Margaret, from Sulphur Springs, Texas, have recently presented a $100,000 gift to Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Scott W. Stahl and Margaret Stahl Gift Agreement will provide matching gift opportunities that champion the Greatest Need…

Students, faculty and staff are plugging into the power of Adobe software as digital literacy continues to spread across the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus. For the past two years, A&M-Commerce has been an official Adobe Creative Campus, a partnership that…

A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report reveals remarkable growth in the U.S. job market in the fields of health, math and computer science. In fact, 15 of the top 20 fastest-growing careers land in these three fields. As…

Texas A&M University-Commerce is the fastest-growing public university in Texas according to recent data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The university experienced a 12.5% enrollment surge this fall, boasting the highest percentage increase among all public universities…

Lion alumni Bruce and Barbara Trego have generously pledged $400,000 to benefit the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Trego Family Engineering and Technology Endowment makes history as one of the most substantial planned gifts from…

U.S. News & World Report recently announced a few of its highly anticipated 2024 university rankings, and Texas A&M University-Commerce has placed 58th in the nation for social mobility among 434 ranked universities. The designation reflects A&M-Commerce's commitment to advancing…

The College of Science and Engineering Power Lab at Texas A&M University-Commerce received a brand-new name this month: the Oncor Power Lab. The designation honors a 70-year partnership between Oncor Electric—Texas’s largest energy delivery company—and A&M-Commerce. Building on the longstanding…

We all need a defender and a supporter by our side through life's rocky patches. That's where the Office of Student Advocacy and Support at A&M-Commerce shines. They are passionate about helping students navigate resources and find solutions to life's…

U.S. Congressman Colin Allred visited Texas A&M University-Commerce at Dallas on Tuesday, August 8, to commemorate the university's new Pride Pathway teacher certification program. A strong advocate for A&M-Commerce, Allred helped secure $516,614 in federal funds to establish the program…

Texas A&M University-Commerce has hired Amanda Lowe as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Lowe will assume the role on Monday, July 31. As the new director, Lowe will lead the university's alumni engagement programming and serve as executive director…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Alumni Association hosted the 2023 Alumni Awards Gala on Saturday, April 29 to honor the university's new Gold Blazers and Distinguished Alumni. The event was held in the Sam Rayburn Student Center on the university campus.…

Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomes the tenancy of a new campus partner, the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS will move its regional office from Greenville, Texas, to university-owned property near the A&M-Commerce campus sometime this year. Representatives from TAMFS and…

April is Autism Acceptance Month in the U.S., so it's a great time to highlight neurodiverse students at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Autism Acceptance Month is observed worldwide to foster support, appreciation and acceptance of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).…

Career development is a journey. It's the process of exploring what you enjoy and don't enjoy, what you're good at and passionate about. It involves developing the skills you need to launch a career you love. Tami Bishop and her…

U.S. News & World Report just released its highly anticipated university rankings for 2023, and Texas A&M University-Commerce earned top-100 recognition in five coveted categories. Every year, U.S. News compares regionally accredited institutions across the U.S. to highlight the nation’s…

Texas A&M University-Commerce conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9, to kick off construction of its new Welcome Center. Dubbed the “front door” of the university, the Welcome Center will be located at the main entrance of A&M-Commerce, serving…

During the Transforming Lives: International Alumni Panel at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Nov. 16, several Lions discussed their experiences as international students, including why they chose A&M-Commerce and how the university has transformed their lives. The panel was one of…

Professor Nona Batiste pursued her life's goal across six decades before graduating from Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Doctor of Education degree at age 75. Her inspiring tenacity is a testament to her philosophy: If you want something badly enough,…

The new James Earl Estes Endowed Scholarship in Accounting offers financial support to first-generation students who major in accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Mr. Estes, a graduate of East Texas State University (ETSU), generously provided the funds for the endowment.…

Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomes Devin Girod as the university's new Vice President for Philanthropy and Engagement. Mr. Girod was selected following a national search. Girod comes to A&M-Commerce from the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a U.S. non-profit organization. He…

Texas A&M University-Commerce has selected Tammi Vacha-Haase, Ph.D., as the university's new provost and vice president for academic affairs (VPAA). Vacha-Haase was chosen following a national search. Vacha-Haase comes to A&M-Commerce from Boise State University, where she has served as…

Texas A&M University-Commerce graduate students brought home two awards from the Graduate Student Virtual Research Symposium held on April 22. Gladys Katubiya, a master's-level business analytics student at A&M-Commerce, won third place in the Education, Humanities, Social Sciences and Business…

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and Student Disability Services (SDS) at Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted several events to commemorate the occasion. Autism Acceptance Month is observed worldwide and includes activities that foster support and acceptance of people who are living…

The Ken Chapman Scholarship provides a new opportunity for first-generation students from Hopkins County to pursue agriculture studies at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Starting this fall, the scholarship will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a major in the College…

The Department of Counseling at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently appointed its first-ever endowed professorships. Zaidy MohdZain, Ph.D., and LaVelle Hendricks, Ed.D., received the Chilcote Endowed Professorship and the Rosalie and Frank Turner Race and Reconciliation Endowed Professorship, respectively. Endowed professorships…

Christopher and Dr. Breanna Gatling are among the youngest donors in Texas A&M University-Commerce history. Their recent gifts set a precedent for a new generation of alumni to support their alma mater earlier in their careers. The Gatlings introduced two…

A freshly inked agreement between Texas A&M University-Commerce and Weatherford College paves a smooth pathway for transfer students between the two institutions. Representatives from both schools met at A&M-Commerce at Dallas on Monday, February 21 to sign the agreement. Through…

Atmos Energy and Texas A&M University-Commerce are digging into an exciting new gardening program to benefit Northeast Texas schools and communities. Atmos Energy presented a $35,000 check to university representatives on February 11 to kick-start the initiative. The program, dubbed…

Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted a grand opening ceremony at its new North Dallas location on Feb. 2. A&M-Commerce at Dallas is located at 8750 North Central Expressway, opposite NorthPark Center. The new site occupies the 19th and 20th floors of…

Texas A&M University-Commerce is more than a beloved alma mater to Kathy Hawkins Campbell. It is her childhood home and the site of her father's legendary career. These strong ties inspired Kathy to establish a planned gift to preserve her…

The Academic Success Center (ASC) at Texas A&M University-Commerce marked its tenth anniversary by moving to a new home in August 2021. The ASC is now located in a glass-walled work space on the second floor of Velma K. Waters…

Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently named an Adobe Creative Campus, which opens the door to exciting new digital resources for the Lion community. Faculty, staff and students can now access—free of charge— Adobe Creative Cloud applications and services on any…

Nearly a quarter of Texas A&M University-Commerce employees are Bridge Builders, a term referring to current faculty and staff who give financial gifts to the university. The Philanthropy and Engagement team at A&M-Commerce is hoping to boost that percentage over…

Representatives from Texas A&M University-Commerce and Paris Junior College (PJC) participated in a Transfer Summit on Friday, Oct. 22 to discuss strategies for improving transfer student outcomes. At the conclusion of the summit, the two institutions signed a formal partnership…

Texas A&M University-Commerce was honored this week as a 2021 Star Awards recipient by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). A&M-Commerce was one of only ten universities in the state to be selected for the coveted annual award. The…

As a White House liaison for the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, Ted Crim was privileged to watch American history unfold from a front-row seat. Now, the Lion alumnus will share his impactful life and career with…

This year marks the tenth anniversary of a successful dual-credit partnership between Commerce ISD and Texas A&M University-Commerce. Over the last decade, 550 Commerce High School (CHS) students have co-enrolled at A&M-Commerce and gained a head-start on their college education.…

The story of Jerry Schemmel—renowned sportscaster, ultra-distance cyclist and plane crash survivor—is one of inspiration, hope and survival. Now, Schemmel is working with Texas A&M University-Commerce communications major Ashley Fordinal and her crew at Riseup Films to share his story…

Professor Emeritus Dale Funderburk created a legacy of excellence in the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce during his 52-year teaching career. A new scholarship in his name will memorialize his impact. The Dr. Dale Funderburk Honorary Scholarship will…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Lift a Lion initiative received a significant boost in February from the new Janis and Ralph Stroope Lift a Lion Endowment. Lift a Lion provides financial assistance to undergraduate students at A&M-Commerce who face financial hardships.…

A 50-year partnership among three North Texas universities provides impactful cross-institutional learning opportunities for graduate students. The Federation of North Texas Area Universities brings together Texas Woman's University (TWU), the University of North Texas (UNT) and Texas A&M University-Commerce. The…

Texas A&M University-Commerce students will benefit from a generous $1.47 million gift from the late Lanelle E. Southerland. The substantial gift will support A&M-Commerce students by providing two annual scholarships: The Lanelle E. Southerland and Joe E. Phillips Endowed Scholarship,…

Award-winning novelist Rosalie Turner and her husband, Texas A&M University-Commerce alumnus Frank Turner, are doing their part to end systemic racism in America through education. The Turners, who live in Durham, North Carolina, have established the Rosalie and Frank Turner…

Texas A&M University-Commerce and Lion Athletics recognized Dr. Greg and Alicia Hulsey with a ceremony Friday in recognition of their transformational leadership gift to the university and the Lion Sports Medicine program.  It marks the largest gift to intercollegiate athletics…

Assistant Clinical Professor Jane Thierfeld Brown of the Yale School of Medicine's Child Study Center discussed “College Students with Autism: An Expanding Frontier” during a virtual presentation at A&M-Commerce on October 23. Thierfeld Brown addressed challenges faced by students with…

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in Austin, Texas, has hired former Texas A&M University-Commerce administrator Paula Hanson as the new chief financial officer. With this move, Hanson will report directly to TDEM Chief Nim Kidd and oversee TDEM's…

Students at A&M-Commerce's Venture College are launching creative products and incubating innovative ideas that may change the world. One such student is Demaria Heath, a sophomore studying sport and recreational management at A&M-Commerce. Heath created C3 Sports Glove Cleaner as…

The Jane Cowley Memorial Endowment honors the late Lou “Jane” Cowley, a respected A&M-Commerce alumna and committed educator. Ms. Cowley’s husband, alumnus Jessie “Harold” Cowley of Sulphur Springs, Texas, established the endowment to recognize and memorialize Jane’s impactful 35-year career…

Professors Srujan Kotikela and Eman Hammad were recently named Faculty Fellows at the Texas A&M University Cybersecurity Center in College Station, Texas. Cybersecurity Center Faculty Fellows are members of the Texas A&M University System who work together to further cybersecurity…

Distinguished Texas A&M University-Commerce alumnus Chief W. Nim Kidd is a leader in Texas' response to COVID-19. As chief of the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Kidd serves as one of Governor Greg Abbott's closest advisors in the fight…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on our community, the new College of Innovation and Design at Texas A&M University-Commerce will provide an institutional, non-need-based scholarship for displaced workers who enter the competency-based Bachelor of Applied Arts…

The new Student Success Teams at A&M-Commerce are an innovative idea that promises to transform the student experience. The model is the first of its kind at a Texas university. A Student Success Team consists of an academic advisor, a…

A&M-Commerce graduate student Brad Chilcote gifted the first-ever professorship in counseling to the university in February. Chilcote and his wife, Candy Chilcote, visited the campus on February 14 to sign the gift agreement. The Chilcote Professorship in Counseling will fund…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Engineering and Technology used 3D printers to manufacture 200 face shields for Paris Regional Medical Center as part of an effort to equip healthcare workers with necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19…

On February 6, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents honored former faculty member Joe Gilbert Grove with the posthumous title of Professor Emeritus of Industrial Arts Education. Grove is credited as the founder of the Department of Engineering…

Lyday Gardens at A&M-Commerce will undergo a major renovation this year, thanks to generous support from alumni Gary and Sandra Fernandes. The couple visited campus on February 19 to sign a gift agreement that will bring the project to life.…

Since its launch in March 2019, the competency-based Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at Texas A&M University-Commerce has grown from seven students to more than 100. The program puts a bachelor's degree within the reach of thousands of…

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Human Resources Department held a recognition ceremony at the Alumni Center on March 6 to honor the University Police Department. A&M-Commerce President Mark Rudin began the ceremony by expressing his appreciation for each university police officer.…

Texas A&M University-Commerce recently entered into a five-year agreement with the Hunt County Sheriff's Office to provide a law enforcement academy on campus. The academy relocated from its previous location at Paris Junior College. Dr. Mark Rudin, A&M-Commerce president; Captain…

Texas A&M University-Commerce signed an articulation agreement with Grayson College in Denison on November 14. The agreement allows students to begin their college careers at Grayson College before transferring seamlessly to A&M-Commerce. The new articulation agreement offers Grayson students guaranteed…

A&M-Commerce and Navarro College commemorated their 20-year partnership on November 14 with an anniversary celebration in Corsicana, Texas. The Navarro Partnership – Corsicana allows students to earn bachelor's or master's degrees through A&M-Commerce at Navarro College. The partnership makes quality…

The A&M-Commerce Department of Nursing recently received accreditation news regarding both of its nursing programs. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at A&M-Commerce is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The program, which received its initial accreditation in…

Northeast Texas Children's Museum turned over the keys to its home at A&M-Commerce on October 18, marking the end of its 12-year lease. From its on-campus location, the museum has served thousands of area children. As the Children's Museum continues…

Oncor Electric Delivery Company representatives visited A&M-Commerce on September 27 to present a check in support of the Dr. Roger & Mrs. Jean Arnold Agriculture Scholarship Endowment. The contribution marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership between Oncor and the…

Pipasha Biswas has noble goals, like healing the human heart and curing cancer. But that's not the only reason she is so inspiring. Recently, when unimaginable pain and loss blocked her path and tested her endurance, Pipasha forged ahead, holding…

A&M-Commerce entered into an agreement with Commerce ISD and the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas on September 10 wherein the university committed $25,000 annually and Commerce ISD committed $40,000 annually to support the local Boys and Girls Club.…

A&M-Commerce alum Jacob Stahl aimed for the moon and landed among the stars, as the old saying goes. Stahl was recently awarded the 590 Rookie of the Year Award by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. The award is…

It's been one year since we welcomed President Mark Rudin to our pride. Hailing from Boise State University, he brought with him a passion for innovation and a vision for the future of our institution. We sat down with him…

A&M-Commerce hosted the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Research Conference on May 21 and 22. Event coordinator Dr. Brent Donham, dean of the College of Science and Engineering, explained that the conference “brings together engineering and computer science researchers from the A&M System schools and other TEES members across the state.”

Senior biology major Madeleine Morris represented A&M-Commerce in Austin on April 1 at Texas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. The biennial event allows Texas' top student researchers to showcase their projects for Texas legislators and the public. Morris' presentation…

A&M-Commerce Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Larry Walker retired in July 2017 after more than 44 years of selfless service as a surgeon. He practiced medicine in Nacogdoches from 1973 until his retirement in 2017, and Nacogdoches Memorial Health named the new…

Junior high and high school students from four area schools competed in the 39th annual Texas History Day regional competition at A&M-Commerce on March 8. This year's theme is Triumph and Tragedy in History, and participants applied the theme to…

Charles Wade “Sticks” Wilson, an East Texas State University student and football legend, passed away February 1. He set many school records and achieved a long and successful career with the NFL. Wilson, who was born and raised in East…

We Teach Texas, an initiative of The Texas A&M University System, encourages prospective students to pursue teaching careers at one of the 11 system universities, including A&M-Commerce. When East Texas Normal College, now A&M-Commerce, was founded 130 years ago, its…

Alumna Mary Spencer has recently bequeathed $1 million to A&M-Commerce. Spencer hopes that her gift will give students the extra push needed to graduate, pursue their dreams and make the world a better place. “I love those students who have…

Nineteen A&M-Commerce students earned awards for their research presentations at the 15th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, on November 1 and 2. The symposium is open to all Texas A&M University…