TAMUC Alum Selected to Obama Foundation Leaders Program
An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently one of 200 people worldwide selected to join the Obama Foundation's Leaders Program. Craig Starcher, a Texas-based consultant, was chosen from a highly competitive pool of more than 6,000 applicants. According to the foundation’s website, these leaders will join regional cohorts that reflect the global impact of the foundation's leadership network. Founded in 2014, the Chicago-based nonprofit’s mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world by building an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change. Starcher graduated from A&M-Commerce in 2018 with an M.B.A. Learn more about the Leaders Program at their website.
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Recent ETAMU Music Graduate Wins National Competition
East Texas A&M University alum and percussionist DJ Talbot recently took first place at the Black Swamp Percussion Solo & Ensemble Showcase.
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.