I assist university departments, students, faculty and staff with communicating their stories to the public.
Profile for
Patrick C. Harrison III
Communications Specialist
- Alum
- Staff
- Veteran
Patrick C. Harrison III is an Amazon-bestselling author of speculative fiction and an award-winning editor of multiple anthologies.
After his service in the U.S. Army, Harrison worked for more than a decade in healthcare and co-founded Death's Head Press, a Texas-based publisher of dark fiction. His love for higher education led him to East Texas A&M University, where he hopes to build on his career while serving students and faculty as a source of guidance and inspiration for years to come.
Harrison resides in Wolfe City, Texas, with his wife and children. He enjoys baseball, camping, horror movies, fishing and reading.
How can I help you?
As a beat writer for East Texas A&M, I assist university departments, students, faculty and staff with communicating their stories to the public.
Educational Background
- B.A., English, East Texas A&M University, 2023
- A.A., English, Paris Junior College, 2015
- ADN, Nursing, Paris Junior College, 2009
A Conversation with Patrick
What would you tell a student who is thinking about attending East Texas A&M?
At ETAMU, you will experience a big-world education within a small-town setting. You will enjoy the friendliness and homeliness of rural America while acquiring the skills and knowledge you need for life around the globe.
What do you like most about your career?
I've quickly come to cherish the people I work with. I interact daily with professors and staff who are kind and respectful, willing to listen and offer advice when necessary. The students I've had the pleasure of meeting are curious and thirsty for knowledge.
Stories by Patrick

Spring Graduate Gains Hands-on Research Experience at Clymer Meadow Nature Preserve
As she prepares to graduate from ETAMU, Elizabeth Weinmann is already stepping into the next phase of a career rooted in field research, conservation and hands-on learning.

East Texas A&M Launches Innovative Effort to Help Address Texas Teacher Shortage
East Texas A&M is taking aim at the teacher shortage in Texas with a new initiative designed to help working adults and paraprofessionals become certified educators.

Graduating Senior Balances Football, Research and Leadership in Psychology
ETAMU senior Jason Otah reflects on the mentors and experiences that shaped his path from student-athlete to aspiring mental health professional.