Da’Mya Walker, a political science major at East Texas A&M, is spending the semester in Washington, D.C. through the Public Policy Scholars Program.

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 University alum James “Larry” Story is finally hanging up his hat, retiring from teaching following a 59-year career at Tarrant County College.

The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective.

Alumnus Greg Bower was named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of the Union Grove Independent School District.

The East Texas A&M University School of Music wowed patrons with its annual showcase of seasonal tunes at the annual Holiday Gala.

An alumna from the ETAMU School of Music recently qualified for the Division Finals of the Music Teachers National Association Southwest Division Young Artist Piano Competition.

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.

The ETAMU Pride Marching Band recently wowed crowds with an exhilarating exhibition performance at the UIL 5A State Marching Contest.

Associate Professor Mylynka Cardona, Ph.D., was recently elected vice president and president-elect of the Society for the History of Discoveries.

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.

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.

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.

East Texas A&M University Professor Salvatore Attardo, Ph.D, was recently featured in a Washington Post article discussing the linguistics and origin of the trending “6-7” meme.

Associate Professor of Art History and University Gallery Director Melynda Seaton, Ph.D., was featured in a CNN article discussing the recent rise of cowboy and western fashion in America.

Current East Texas A&M University graduate student and alumna A'Jah Moore was recently crowned Miss Dallas 2026.

East Texas A&M University music major Bella Zitzelberger was recently named the recipient of the Sara Eikenberry Voice Undergraduate Scholarship.

The School of Music at East Texas A&M aims to give future students a taste of the Lion experience with its “Lion For a Day” program.

Dr. Flavia Belpoliti, associate professor and director of Spanish graduate studies at East Texas A&M University, recently received a grant worth more than $16,000 to develop course curricula based on Open Educational Resources.

Richardson Independent School District named East Texas A&M alumnus Dylan Kirk both a Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools (STARS) Teacher and the 2025 RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce our latest exhibition, "Dan Jian: Library of Partial Things."

Dr. Luis Sanchez, professor of music at East Texas A&M University, was invited to serve as a panelist for the 2025 Rubato International Piano Competition

Dr. Christian Hempelmann, professor of computational linguistics at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in an article by Undark Magazine discussing the science behind humor and whether artificial intelligence could truly be humorous.

A cadet currently enrolled in East Texas A&M's Law Enforcement Training Academy was recently named the Firefighter of the Year by the Farmersville Fire Department.

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.

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.

Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

Alum Henry Okigbo is leading the cast of Shakespeare Dallas' latest production of "Othello," which is currently running until July 20.

East Texas A&M University alum and percussionist DJ Talbot recently took first place at the Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase.

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.

A Lion Alum recently published a book examining the dynamic relationship between contemporary art and scientific inquiry.

ETAMU alum Dr. Andrew Veit was recently named the new managing director for the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research at Kutztown University.

An undergraduate ETAMU music student directed the university's Chamber Choir while they performed his self-composed Mass during a recent choral concert at the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall.

Several Visual Communication students at East Texas A&M University received high honors in the 2025 Graphis New Talent Awards.

ETAMU students Emily Littlejohn and Gouda Taha were selected for the 2025 Graduate Assistant Teacher of Record (GAToR) Innovations in Writing Pedagogy Award.

On Friday, April 11, students from East Texas A&M University’s Visual Communication program had an impressive showing at the 20th Annual National Student Show & Conference, held in Dallas.

With rapid changes to every industry being brought on by artificial intelligence, East Texas A&M is offering a program to prepare students for the future workforce.

Two dozen students from the East Texas A&M University School of Music embarked on a performance and recruitment tour through North Texas.

Hannah Shepherd, a graduate student at East Texas A&M and member of Phi Alpha Theta, was recently recognized for her outstanding history research.

ETAMU Photography major Morgan Gridley underwent a competitive selection process to receive a photography internship with NASA for Summer 2025.

Three East Texas A&M University Visual Communication students received honors at the American Advertising Federation-Dallas Chapter's annual American Advertising Awards ceremony.

East Texas A&M University Regents Professor of Music Dr. Brian Zator was officially recognized for his outstanding achievement at the university's annual Spring convocation.

A Lion alumna who starred in the long-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives" currently hosts a podcast that was recently nominated for a Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

East Texas A&M University graduate student Hannah Shepherd was named the recipient of the Mary M. Hughes Research Fellowship in Texas History by the Texas State Historical Association

The East Texas A&M University Department of Art is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.

ETAMU alumna Destiny Hibbler writes an inspirational and creative book to teach Black children about various career choices from A-Z.

William "Bill" Harris, a 2020 Lion graduate, was recently appointed to serve as judge of the 62nd District Court.

The East Texas A&M University School of Music's Vocal Division is thrilled to announce its outstanding achievement at the recent National Association of Teachers of Singing Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Vocal Competition.

The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna.

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.