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

What is the Field of Human Services? Dr. Rusty Fox Explains
Learn how ETAMU’s Human Services degree can build practical helping skills and prepare students for careers and graduate study in counseling.

Competency-Based Education Enrollment Jumps 14% at East Texas A&M
Enrollment in ETAMU’s CBE programs is booming, increasing nearly 14% over last year as more working adults seek flexible pathways to degrees and career advancement.

East Texas A&M Ranks No. 1 in A&M System for Social Mobility
ETAMU is among the nation’s leading universities for advancing social mobility, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.