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ETAMU Ranks Among the Top Nursing, Engineering, and Social Mobility Programs in U.S. News & World Report 2025
The 2025 U.S. News rankings showcase ETAMU’s dedication to quality programs, affordability, and life-changing opportunities for students.

East Texas A&M Student Gains Valuable Experience with WNBA’s Dallas Wings
Ruby Blaylock, a junior majoring in sport and recreation management with a minor in general business, spent her summer interning with the WNBA’s Dallas Wings.

Plano ISD Board Approves Electrical Engineering Academy Partnership with East Texas A&M University
Plano ISD entered an agreement with East Texas A&M to launch a new Electrical Engineering Academy, starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Honors College Hosts First Mentorship Mixer to Connect Students and Faculty
East Texas A&M's Honors College hosted its first Mentorship Mixer on Sept. 25, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to meet faculty members outside the classroom and explore research and career interests.

ETAMU Student’s Research Published in State Historical Journal
East Texas A&M University student Aubrey Watkins recently had her research published in "Touchstone," a collegiate academic journal produced by the Texas State Historical Association's Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society.

School of Music Inviting Prospective Students to Live the Life of a ‘Lion For a Day’
The School of Music at East Texas A&M aims to give future students a taste of the Lion experience with its “Lion For a Day” program.

East Texas A&M Launches New Biochemistry Degree Program
East Texas A&M University is introducing a new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in the fall 2025 semester, expanding opportunities for students interested in science.

Growing the Future: How ETAMU Faculty Aim to Transform Urban Agriculture Through Hydroponics
Inside the greenhouses at East Texas A&M University, a new kind of farming is taking shape, one that doesn't require soil, takes up only a fraction of the space and could help feed the growing cities of tomorrow.

The Lions Reserve: A Premier Fundraising Event for Student Success
The Lions' Reserve proved to be more than an evening of fine wine and hors d'oeuvres. The event hosted by East Texas A&M University raised more than $30,000 to support student scholarships and university programs.

Alums Give Students Valuable Insights into Career-Building at ‘How I Found My Career’ Panel Discussion
Three Lion alums dispensed wisdom and took questions from attendees at a recent event titled "How I Found My Career," hosted by the Office of Student Career Preparedness at East Texas A&M University.

East Texas A&M Enters into Official Partnership with Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
East Texas A&M University athletics has announced a multi-year partnership with the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront.

East Texas A&M Library Unveils Renovations with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Sept. 10, students, faculty and staff gathered outside the south entrance of the Velma K. Waters Library to celebrate the completion of the building's first-floor renovations.

Lion Softball Releases Fall Schedule, Hosts Oklahoma on October 7
The East Texas A&M University softball team has released its fall 2025 schedule, hosting perennial power Oklahoma in Commerce for the second year in a row.

East Texas A&M Graduate Finds Career Success at Children’s Health-Dallas
Keondra Jones, a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership program at East Texas A&M University, has secured a role as a project manager in information services at Children’s Health-Dallas

East Texas A&M Social Work Programs Earn 8-Year Reaffirmation
East Texas A&M University’s School of Social Work has received reaffirmation of accreditation for both its Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs.

ETAMU Faculty Receives 2025-2027 Texas OER Grant
Dr. Flavia Belpoliti, associate professor and director of Spanish graduate studies at East Texas A&M University, recently received a grant worth more than $16,000 to develop course curricula based on Open Educational Resources.

Why U.S. Police Training Is Under Fire—And How East Texas A&M’s Evidence-Based Academy Sets a New Standard
As questions grow around recruit deaths in the U.S., East Texas A&M is showing how evidence-based training can build strong law enforcement officers without breaking them.

Pacione Named SLC Goalkeeper of the Week
Following a career night, East Texas A&M University soccer goalkeeper Veronica Pacione has earned Southland Conference Goalkeeper of the Week honors on Tuesday morning.

From Small Business Roots to Corporate Strategy: Daisy Perez Makes Her Mark at AT&T
Daisy Perez, a marketing student in the College of Business at East Texas A&M University, recently completed the competitive 2025 Summer Marketing Growth Organization Internship with AT&T.

ETAMU Alumnus Named RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year
Richardson Independent School District named East Texas A&M alumnus Dylan Kirk both a Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools (STARS) Teacher and the 2025 RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.