East Texas A&M brought students and public health professionals together for its fifth annual Public Health Showcase, an event designed to connect classroom learning with real-world application.

East Texas A&M University was awarded a competitive Research Excellence Fund Graduate Fellowship grant from the Texas A&M University System to support doctoral students in its Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program.

East Texas A&M University honored Dr. Tracy Henley, Regents Professor and professor in the Department of Psychology and Special Education, during its Spring 2026 Academic Convocation.

Students from the Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University earned national recognition at the annual meeting of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.

If you head to a Texas Rangers game this season, you might spot a familiar Lion behind the scenes. Ruby Blaylock, an Honors College senior at East Texas A&M University, has earned a competitive internship with the Major League Baseball club.

A documentary directed by an East Texas A&M University alum detailing the damage, impact and community resurgence following the devastating Eaton Fire recently premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Dr. LaVelle Hendricks has been named the first recipient of the 2026 Peter Bell Premier Addictions Educator of the Year Award by the Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery.

ETAMU alum Telvin James has been honored by NACA with the Patsy Morley Award for his student‑centered approach to campus programming.

East Texas A&M stood strong alongside fellow Texas A&M University System institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of online programs.

East Texas A&M is making a name for itself in online education, earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report.

East Texas A&M alumna Dr. Sangeeta Singg will continue serving on the TSBEP, helping oversee licensure and ethical standards for psychologists in Texas.

A recent symposium at ETAMU offered students real-world exposure in rodeo sports medicine, collegiate athletic training pathways and emergency action planning.

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

Longtime psychology educator Dr. Tracy B. Henley honored for transformative teaching, research and mentorship.

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.

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.

East Texas A&M University alumna Patricia M. Anthony was recently reappointed to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

As part of their Rural and Community Health Nursing course, nursing students participated in a mass casualty simulation designed to test their clinical decision-making, leadership and communication skills.

East Texas A&M University’s graduate counseling programs have once again earned national recognition for excellence.

ETAMU graduate Dr. Rocio Almanza earned second place for Dissertation of the Year from the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators for her research on translanguaging in bilingual kindergarten classrooms.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Texas A&M hosted the 20th annual Bill Martin Jr Memorial Symposium, honoring the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved children’s authors.

The Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M is home to one of the most versatile and innovative facilities in the region: the ROARHP Lab.

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

Ruby Blaylock, a junior majoring in sport and recreation management with a minor in general business, spent her summer interning with the WNBA’s Dallas Wings.

East Texas A&M University student Aubrey Watkins recently had her research published in "Touchstone," a collegiate academic journal produced by the Texas State Historical Association's Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society.

East Texas A&M University’s School of Social Work has received reaffirmation of accreditation for both its Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs.

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.

East Texas A&M University alumnus Jeff Davis has been named general manager of the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.

Students and faculty from East Texas A&M University recently returned from a study abroad and research trip to Spain and Portugal, where they established international partnerships in the field of sport science and performance analytics.

In an immensely informative interview, Dr. Elizabeth Wachira explains how the East Texas A&M MPH program turns a passion for public service into a fulfilling career.

After more than three decades of service in child protection and advocacy, East Texas A&M alumna Irish Burch has announced her retirement.

School board trustees and future superintendents gathered at ETAMU for a day of learning, leadership development, and real-world insights.

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

Dr. Jack Lee, a 2020 graduate of East Texas A&M University’s Ed.D. in Educational Administration program, has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of Seguin ISD.

Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an interview with HigherEdJobs, a leading national platform for academic careers and insights.

Dr. Desiree Stephens, adjunct professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in Voyage Dallas, a regional publication known for spotlighting the stories of local entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders.

Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 grant for her research project.

Dr. Kathryn Dixon of East Texas A&M discusses the growing teacher shortage in Texas and the importance of certification in a CBS News interview.

On May 1, East Texas A&M University held the Roll 'n' Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

East Texas A&M University alum Emau Stephen Petaia has been appointed to the position of digital engagement manager for United States Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.

Dr. LaVelle Hendricks, a professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $200,000 grant by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), to evaluate the Texas Innovative Adult Career Educational (ACE) Grant Program.

On April 22, attendees at the atrium of the Nursing and Health Sciences Building were treated to two equally fascinating Lion’s Lectures, one discussing snakes and the other covering Texas author Robert E. Howard.

A new peer-reviewed study involving East Texas A&M researchers is drawing urgent attention to the mental health consequences of environmental pollution in rural, underserved communities across the South.

Lion alum and former assistant basketball coach Ross Hodge was recently announced as the new head coach of the West Virginia University Men's Basketball team.

On March 20, Dr. Candace Chuyou-Campbell, clinical director for the Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University, was appointed to the board of directors of the Texas Association for Play Therapy (TxAPT).

Region 10 students gathered and shared experiences at their recent golfing event. They had the opportunity to network while enjoying a day of fun and connecting.

Alumna Dr. Jericah Jackson is the Secondary Principal of the Year in Aldine ISD for her outstanding work.

At East Texas A&M University, an RN can earn their BSN in a matter of months while avoiding many of the drawbacks of the standard college experience.

For the fourth consecutive semester, East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Dr. Leslie Ekpe organized and hosted an online Graduate Student Symposium.

Alum Kevin Nguyen was awarded 2024 High School PE Teacher of the Year by TAHPERD.