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Public Administration Instructor Justin Weiss Receives TCMA Statewide Award
Justin Weiss, instructor in public administration and city planning at East Texas A&M University, has been named the 2026 Academician of the Year.
A Gift That Keeps Giving: Kate Wallace and her A&M-Commerce Journey
Reflecting back on her alma mater, Texas A&M University-Commerce proved to be a gift for Kate Wallace that continues to see its gifts being paid forward.
From starting with a scholarship opportunity through the Honors College to meeting her husband…
Oncor Power Lab for Electrical Engineering Opens at A&M-Commerce
The College of Science and Engineering Power Lab at Texas A&M University-Commerce received a brand-new name this month: the Oncor Power Lab. The designation honors a 70-year partnership between Oncor Electric—Texas’s largest energy delivery company—and A&M-Commerce.
Building on the longstanding…
A&M-Commerce ‘Must Love Dogs’ Class to Assist with Commerce Dog Park Grand Opening
Students in the “Must Love Dogs” signature course at Texas A&M University-Commerce will help celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited dog park in Commerce, Texas on Nov. 29.
Signature courses provide an opportunity for faculty to highlight their knowledge…
Built on Belonging: The Life and Legacy Behind the Rene’ Griffin Event Center at East Texas A&M University
At their core, Rene' Griffin's story and the story of ET's new event center are about creating places where people belong.
Lion Athletics Excels in Classroom in Fall 2022
By Lion Athletics
COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce student-athletes continued their excellence in the classroom during the fall 2022 semester.As many of the A&M-Commerce student-athletes competed in NCAA Division I and the Southland Conference for the first time, the athletic…
Lion Football Season Tickets and Tailgate Spots Now on Sale
By Lion Athletics
Season tickets and tailgate spots are on sale for the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team’s first season in Division I and the Southland Conference.
Season Tickets
General admission season tickets are priced at $70 for the six…
Jacobie, Randma Set Records at A&M Indoor Meet
Two East Texas A&M Lion Track and Field student-athletes set new records at the Charlie Thomas Invitational, hosted by Texas A&M University on Feb. 7 and 8.
Texas A&M University-Commerce Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Welcome Center
Texas A&M University-Commerce conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9, to kick off construction of its new Welcome Center. Dubbed the “front door” of the university, the Welcome Center will be located at the main entrance of A&M-Commerce, serving…
A&M-Commerce Elevating Music Education with New School of Music Designation
The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Music is elevating its status to become the School of Music, effective September 1, 2024.
Approval to change the department's designation was granted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) in January 2024.…
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ETAMU Operations Update for January 9, 2025
Due to the adverse winter weather conditions and to help ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the East Texas A&M University main campus and Dallas site will be functioning in a modified operational status today, Thursday, January 9, 2025.
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.
East Texas A&M Celebrates New Students With Golf, Food and $16K in Scholarships
East Texas A&M welcomed 163 accepted and admitted students to a celebratory afternoon at TopGolf Dallas on Aug. 6, offering food, games and scholarships to kick off their college journey.
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.
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.
East Texas A&M Receives $8 Million Gift from Rene’ Griffin, Largest in University History
East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of ETAMU.
New Partnership Studies Student Outcomes in Competency-Based Education
The College of Innovation and Design has entered into a research partnership with the American Institutes for Research as part of a study examining student outcomes in competency-based education programs.
Transforming Lives Through Leadership: Edwin “Zack” Bernal’s Path of Purpose and Perseverance
At East Texas A&M University, the mission to transform lives is more than words — it’s reflected in students like Edwin "Zack" Bernal, whose record of leadership, service, and entrepreneurship demonstrates how education fuels impact far beyond the classroom.