Profile for

Brittney Yager M.S.

Assistant Dean of Honors Student Programs and Undergraduate Research

Brittney Yager grew up in a small, East Texas town similar to Commerce. She attended East Texas A&M after receiving a scholarship and was thrilled to find a welcoming community and support system that truly cared about her success and invested in her growth. Brittney is passionate about helping students find their place to fit in and people who value them for who they are.

How can I help you?

As Assistant Dean of Honors Student Programs and Undergraduate Research, I oversee several transformative learning programs at the university including the Honors College Fellowship program, the undergraduate research initiative, and other capstones. I also teach initial research design courses for students just starting out on their pathway as well as reflective senior seminar courses for those completing their time at ETAMU.

A Conversation with Brittney

What do you like most about your career?

I love connecting students with experiences that they might not have known are possible in their undergraduate career, such as researching with a faculty member or an exciting study away experience. As a first generation college student, I never saw myself in the position I am now. I use this space to help students realize that Honors and research can be a home for every Lion.

Educational Background

• M.S., Biological Sciences, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2014
• B.S., Biological Sciences, Texas A&M University-Commerce(now East Texas A&M University), 2011