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Music Alumna Reaches Regional Round of National Piano Competition
An alumna from the ETAMU School of Music recently qualified for the Division Finals of the Music Teachers National Association Southwest Division Young Artist Piano Competition.
The Galaxy’s Most Common Stars May Be Missing a Key Ingredient for Life: Long-Lived Moons
New ETAMU study shows moons around the planets of M-dwarf stars vanish quickly, offering insights into which worlds might support life.
No Time for College? CBE Programs Give City Employees a Faster Path Forward
East Texas A&M expands flexible competency-based programs to help city employees earn degrees faster and advance their careers without leaving the workforce.
Hunt named Southland Player of the Week
East Texas A&M University men's basketball guard Gianni Hunt was voted the Southland Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week on Monday afternoon.
Home of the Lions: Memorial Stadium Celebrates 75 Years of History, Success
East Texas A&M University celebrated the 75th anniversary of Memorial Stadium in Fall 2025, highlighting its successes and memorable moments.
From Potential to Profession: Teacher Career Fair Empowers Future Educators
The recent teacher career fair hosted by Student Career Preparedness connected students with school districts to explore future teaching opportunities.
COB Banking Student Secures Role at American National Bank of Texas
Colton Smith, a student in the BBA in Banking program, has accepted a Financial Associate position with American National Bank of Texas while continuing his studies.
NABA Students Shine at Deloitte Green Tank Challenge
Three East Texas A&M University students earned top honors after competing in the Deloitte Green Tank Challenge.
Support That Matters: Lion Food Pantry and Lion Wardrobe Continue to Grow Their Impact
The Lion Food Pantry and Lion Wardrobe are two student-centered resources making a powerful difference in the lives of hundreds of students each week.
University Gallery Showcasing Faculty Talents at Biennial Exhibition
The Department of Art at ETAMU is pleased to announce the Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition, on view from November 17, 2025, to February 6, 2026, in The University Gallery.
ETAMU Students Turn Data into Real-World Solutions at Alteryx Datathon
Students from across East Texas A&M University applied their analytical skills to real-world challenges during this fall’s Alteryx Datathon
Alumnus Earns 500th Career Win as Texas High School Basketball Coach
East Texas A&M University alumnus Hosea D. Lee, a 1993 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and applied anatomy, has reached a major milestone in his coaching career. Lee earned his 500th win on Nov.
Pride Marching Band Showcases Its Talents for State Marching Contest Audience
The ETAMU Pride Marching Band recently wowed crowds with an exhilarating exhibition performance at the UIL 5A State Marching Contest.
Venkatesh Mukeri Turns Persistence into a Data Engineering Role at EXL
Venkatesh Mukeri, who began his studies at East Texas A&M University in January 2024 and graduated in July 2025, has joined EXL as a Consultant II — Data Engineer supporting a leading healthcare client, CVS.
ETAMU Student Shines on National Stage with American FFA Degree
ETAMU Honors College student Colby Grayson earned a coveted honor as a recipient of the American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization.
From ETAMU to Amazon: Computer Science Alum Shares Career Journey
East Texas A&M University alumna Tejaswini Atluri recently spoke with the campus ACM chapter about her new role as a software development engineer at Amazon.
ETAMU to Host Southland Volleyball Tournament, Lions Facing SFA in Opening Match
The longest active streak of postseason appearances at ETAMU continues as the Lion Volleyball team has clinched a berth in the Southland Conference Tournament, which will be hosted right here in Commerce.
Students Connect with Industry Leaders to Explore “The Future of Work in the Age of AI”
East Texas A&M recently hosted its first Industry Connect event in partnership with the Paris Economic Development Corporation, giving students look at how leading companies are using artificial intelligence to transform the modern workplace.
History Faculty Member Elected to Leadership Role with National Organization
Associate Professor Mylynka Cardona, Ph.D., was recently elected vice president and president-elect of the Society for the History of Discoveries.
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.