East Texas A&M launched a new era of The Dark Man journal with an international conference celebrating Robert E. Howard's literary legacy.

East Texas A&M University graduate Jenna Guinn was recently featured in a press release by "Influential Women," a publishing platform where women from all backgrounds can connect, share their perspectives, and create content that empowers themselves and others.

The B.S. in Applied Economics program is set to shift to the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts (CHSSA) in Fall 2026.

East Texas A&M becomes the new home of The Dark Man—a journal dedicated to Robert E. Howard, the father of modern sword-and-sorcery fiction—and launches its next chapter with a free public conference.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the renaming of East Texas A&M University’s concert hall in honor of Cheryl Childers Lewis, a Lion alumna whose lifelong dedication to music education continues to inspire students today.

Before graduating, art students Sloan Rogers and Cassidy Allarah Steele completed one final project—a mural designed to remind students they belong.

Amidst cheers and applause, 1,586 graduates turned their tassels to mark the transition from students to proud East Texas A&M University alumni this weekend.

East Texas A&M University flutist Lyn Hoang was recently named to the National Flute Association's Professional Flute Choir.

Dr. Christian F. Hempelmann has been selected as one of the 2026 AI 75 Innovators in DFW for his contributions to AI research, education, and industry collaboration.

More than 177 student presenters made this year’s Annual Research Symposium the largest in the event's seven-year history, underscoring the institution’s growing research impact.

The annual Alumni Ambassador Forum gives ETAMU alumni an opportunity to connect with and encourage current students.

East Texas A&M University’s School of Music opened its production of “Seussical the Musical” on April 9 in the Finney Concert Hall of the Music Building.

Several East Texas A&M University Art majors are currently showcasing their work at the University Gallery as part of the annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.

A total of eight East Texas A&M University Visual Communication students received recognition at the AAF Dallas’ annual Addy Awards.

East Texas A&M University’s Dr. Luis Sanchez wowed audiences with a guest performance at the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, on March 6.

To honor Women’s History Month, East Texas A&M celebrates a decade of the work of Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky, who serves as founding project director for the “Handbook of Texas Women.”

Students in the School of Music at ETAMU performed alongside one of the world’s leading percussionists as Michael Burritt joined the university’s percussion program for a special guest residency and concert.

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.