TAMUC Alum Appointed to Leadership Role at Prairie View A&M University
Anthony Harris, Ed.D.., was recently named chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Prairie View A&M University, effective July 1, 2021. Harris earned his doctorate in counseling and secondary and higher education from East Texas State University (now A&M-Commerce). He served as assistant to the president at A&M-Commerce under the late Dr. Jerry D. Morris. He also served as a faculty member at A&M-Commerce. Harris founded Project Keep Hope Alive, an after-school mentoring program for at-risk African American males in the Commerce and Greenville school districts.
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A Lambskin Legacy: What a 19th-Century Diploma Reveals About East Texas A&M’s Early Days
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.

Outstanding Alumni Honored at East Texas A&M Awards Gala
The Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26 to honor six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community.

2025 Alumni Ambassadors Honored
The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.