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AgriLife Agent and ETAMU Instructor Awarded County Agent of the Year
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agent and East Texas A&M University Adjunct Instructor Dr. David Drake was recently recognized as the 2025 Texas Wheat County Agent of the Year by the Texas Wheat Producers Board.

New Seating Layout Announced for Lion Football, Single Game Tickets Now on Sale
The East Texas A&M University athletic department has announced a new seating layout for football games inside Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium for the 2025 season.

Big Changes Sprouting Up at University’s Twin Oaks Farm
The upcoming academic year should be an eventful one at East Texas A&M University’s Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning, with several new crops and opportunities for education and community engagement taking root.

ETAMU Welcomes More than 700 New Alumni
See photos from Summer 2025 commencement ceremonies at East Texas A&M University.

East Texas A&M Professor Contributes to Major Discovery of Planet Candidate in Nearby Star System
A newly accepted scientific paper involving ETAMU's Dr. Billy Quarles, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy, details the possible discovery of a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri A.

Southland Schedule Released for Lion Women’s Basketball
The East Texas A&M University women's basketball team has learned the first portion of its 2025-26 schedule as the 22-game Southland Conference slate was released on Tuesday morning.

More Than 700 Lions Receiving Their Degrees This Weekend
The newest crop of East Texas A&M University alums will graduate at commencement ceremonies held on August 8 and 9 at the university Field House in Commerce, Texas.

Piano Faculty Judging Prestigious International Competition
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

ETAMU Accounting Student Lands PwC Tax Internship
Michelle Reyna’s accounting journey at East Texas A&M University has taken her from early inspiration in high school to a coveted Summer 2025 Tax Internship at PwC.

The Sports Facilities Companies Chosen as Operating Partner for ETAMU’s New Sports Facility
East Texas A&M has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to operate its new Event Center, set to open in Fall 2026.

Pair of Honors College Students Gain Valuable Knowledge Through Research, Internship
Two students in the Honors College at East Texas A&M University have gained valuable experience and insights through a transformative internship at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico.

Computational Linguistics Professor Featured in Article About A.I.-Created Humor
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.

ETAMU Researchers Go Abroad to Tackle Global Sport Performance
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.

All Lions All-In Pass for 2025-26 Academic Year Now on Sale
East Texas A&M University has announced that the All Lions All-In Pass for the 2025-26 academic year is now on sale.

Back to its Roots: Binnion Hall to Become ETAMU’s Newest Student Housing
Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will provide housing for up to 200 students.

Pair of ETAMU Students Participate in ‘Heroes on Horses’ Event
Two East Texas A&M University students took part in festivities honoring U.S. military veterans at the 2nd annual Heroes on Horses parade and competition.

Building Healthier Communities: Inside East Texas A&M’s Master of Public Health Program
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.

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

Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton
East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025–2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board.

Lion Volleyball Reveals 2025 Schedule
The Lions are eligible for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Division I era and serve as hosts for the Southland Conference Tournament.