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ETAMU’s Adult Learners Benefit from Professors’ Real-World Experiences

Several ETAMU faculty members in CID use their distinctive personal and professional competencies to help shape their programs into standout academic experiences.
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ETAMU Adjunct Professor Desiree Stephens Featured in Voyage Dallas Interview

Dr. Desiree Stephens, adjunct professor of counseling at East Texas A&M University, was recently featured in Voyage Dallas, a regional publication known for spotlighting the stories of local entrepreneurs, creatives and community leaders.
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Four Lions named to CSC Softball Academic All-District team

Four East Texas A&M University softball players were named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
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Alum to Lead Prestigious Percussion Research Center

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

Morris Recreation Center Expansion Featured in National Campus Recreation Magazine

East Texas A&M's rec center expansions were featured in a recent Campus Rec Magazine article.
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East Texas A&M University Launches Zero Suicide Program with $25K Gift from Hanna4Hope

The gift kickstarts East Texas A&M’s new Zero Suicide Program focused on student mental health.
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Student Premieres Original Mass Composition at Choral Concert

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.
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East Texas A&M Faculty Member Awarded National Grant to Research HBCU Homecomings

Dr. Leslie Ekpe, assistant professor in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies at East Texas A&M University, has been awarded a $5,000 grant for her research project.
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Fuseini’s Four Golds Highlight Lion Excellence at SLC Meet

East Texas A&M University track and field athletes took home 12 medals, including seven golds, at the Southland Conference (SLC) Outdoor Championship Meet held in Houston, Texas, from May 15–17.
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VisCom Student Work Honored with Graphis New Talent Awards

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

Annual Lions Innovation Showcase Promotes Student Ingenuity and Real-World Impact

The College of Business at East Texas A&M University reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives and fueling innovation during the recent Lions Innovation Showcase, a dynamic event that brought together student entrepreneurs for an inspiring exchange of ideas.
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CBS Interviews ETAMU’s Dr. Kathryn Dixon on Urgent Need for Certified Teachers in Texas

Dr. Kathryn Dixon of East Texas A&M discusses the growing teacher shortage in Texas and the importance of certification in a CBS News interview.
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Memorable Moments at Record-Breaking ETAMU Graduation

East Texas A&M University recently celebrated its largest graduating class ever with commencement ceremonies on May 9 & 10.
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Staff Honored at 2025 Appreciation Luncheon and Service Awards Ceremony

Staff Council hosted its annual Staff Service Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on April 24 at the Rayburn Student Center.
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Have You ‘Meta’?: How Bhavana Puttaswamy Turned Data Passion into Global Impact

From mastering complex analytics to powering one of the world’s largest social networks, Bhavana Chickmagluru Puttaswamy, a May 2023 graduate of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program at East Texas A&M University, is a remarkable example of how the College of Business equips students to make an impact at the highest levels of tech.
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Doctoral Students Honored with University Innovation Award

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

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Scores Big For Special Olympics

On May 1, East Texas A&M University held the Roll 'n' Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.
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‘Rita’ Joins the College of Ag to Launch Registered Angus Herd

A new four-legged celebrity has arrived at the East Texas A&M University Farm as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources prepares to launch its own Angus beef program.
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Finance Student Secures Internship with Toyota

Mariah Dempsey, a Finance major at East Texas A&M University set to graduate in May 2026, recently secured a coveted internship with Toyota—an opportunity that will allow her to deepen her understanding of the auto and mobility industry while working with one of the world’s most respected companies.
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East Texas A&M Alum Lands Position Working For U.S. Congress

East Texas A&M University alum Emau Stephen Petaia has been appointed to the position of digital engagement manager for United States Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.
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