Campus and Community News

Students Show Off Their Qualifications at East Texas A&M Career Fairs
Over the last couple of weeks, the Office of Student Career Preparedness at East Texas A&M University has hosted two separate career fairs for students.

KETR Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Northeast Texas
88.9 KETR is celebrating a major milestone this week: 50 years on the air. The National Public Radio (NPR) station went live on April 7, 1975, broadcasting from the Journalism Building at East Texas A&M University.

Why Advancing from RN to BSN Matters More Than Ever – And How It’s Faster and Cheaper Than You Think
At East Texas A&M University, an RN can earn their BSN in a matter of months while avoiding many of the drawbacks of the standard college experience.

Lions Give Back: The Big Event 2025
More than 250 volunteers came together on Saturday, March 29, for The Big Event—East Texas A&M University's largest day of service.

Symposium Delivers Valuable Lessons to Graduate Students
For the fourth consecutive semester, East Texas A&M University Assistant Professor Dr. Leslie Ekpe organized and hosted an online Graduate Student Symposium.

East Texas A&M: Leading the Charge in Competency-Based Education
East Texas A&M University is at the forefront of competency-based education (CBE), offering flexible, career-focused programs that empower busy adults to transform their careers.

Public Health Showcase Comes to East Texas A&M
On March 21, East Texas A&M Health and Human Performance students hosted the fourth annual Public Health Showcase at the university’s Dallas site.

2025 Alumni Ambassadors Honored
The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.

Library Renovation Underway
March 10 marked the beginning of a major renovation of the library’s first floor, which will include extensive updates.

East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on New Event Center
The new arena will serve as a central hub for student life and community engagement in Northeast Texas.

Saving the Quail: The Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M is Restoring a Valuable Texas Resource
The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is poised to tackle the gamebird population crisis head-on.

ETAMU Celebrates Engineers Week
East Texas A&M University celebrated Engineers Week with guest speakers, a speaking competition and a career fair.

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Sign-ups Open Now
East Texas A&M University will host the Roll ‘n’ Shoot 3-on-3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on May 1 at 5 p.m. at the Nursing and Health Services Building gym, room 175.

School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass & Lecture Open to the Public
The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna.

Undergraduate Nutrition Program Earns Accreditation Candidacy
The Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University recently announced that its Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program was granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

From Gas Station to Golden Arches: The Inspiring Journey of Anand and Susana Kumar
Anand and Susana Kumar own 17 McDonald's stores across Northeast Texas. Now, they're helping boost East Texas A&M students to success.

ETAMU Nutrition Programming Helps Students Become Independent and Healthy
East Texas A&M students are learning to become independent and healthy in the kitchen through nutrition programming.

East Texas A&M License Plates Now on Sale
Lions across the state have a great way to show their pride wherever they go with new East Texas A&M University license plates on sale now.

East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on Buffalo Wild Wings, a New Hub for Lion Fans
East Texas A&M University is gearing up for a game-changing addition with a brand-new Buffalo Wild Wings set to open in fall 2025.

Reactivated Chi Sigma Iota Chapter at East Texas A&M Initiates New Members
The Epsilon Tau Honor Society, which promotes professionalism in counseling, will hold initiation ceremonies each fall and spring semester to induct new members.