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East Texas A&M Alum Kraig Knight Named EVP of Global Data Center Operations at Goodman Group
Goodman Group owns, develops, and manages logistics properties and data centers in major international cities.

Newest Regents Professor Honored at Annual Convocation
East Texas A&M University Regents Professor of Music Dr. Brian Zator was officially recognized for his outstanding achievement at the university's annual Spring convocation.

Alum, Former Coach Tabbed to Lead West Virginia Men’s Basketball Program
Lion alum and former assistant basketball coach Ross Hodge was recently announced as the new head coach of the West Virginia University Men's Basketball team.

Lion Spring Fest: Pi Kappa Alpha’s 28th Annual Crawfish Festival
The Lion Spring Fest brought people together to enjoy food trucks, music, and family-friendly activities while supporting a great cause.

East Texas A&M Installs State-of-the-Art Video Boards in the Field House
East Texas A&M University enhanced the in-venue experience inside the Hunt Regional Healthcare Court in the Field House this spring by installing four videoboards and two ribbon boards.

College of Business Student Shares Cybersecurity Insights at ISACA North Texas Education Meeting
East Texas A&M University’s College of Business continues to deliver on its mission to transform lives, as demonstrated by student Princess Odio’s recent invitation to speak at the ISACA North Texas Education Month Meeting.

Career Fair Connects Students to Job Opportunities, “Just in Time”
The Office of Student Career Preparedness at East Texas A&M University hosted its Just In Time All-Majors Career Fair on Wednesday, April 2 at the Rayburn Student Center.

Alumna and ‘Days of Our Lives’ Actress’ Podcast Nominated for Webby Award
A Lion alumna who starred in the long-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives" currently hosts a podcast that was recently nominated for a Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

History Graduate Student Receives Texas State Historical Association Fellowship
East Texas A&M University graduate student Hannah Shepherd was named the recipient of the Mary M. Hughes Research Fellowship in Texas History by the Texas State Historical Association

Fuseini Selected as SLC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week for Third Time in 2025
East Texas A&M University track and field sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini has been named the Southland Conference Men's Track Athlete of the Week.

Region 10 Superintendent Certification Program Students Enjoy Golf and Networking
Region 10 students gathered and shared experiences at their recent golfing event. They had the opportunity to network while enjoying a day of fun and connecting.

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.

East Texas A&M Art Students Showcase Work in Juried Student Art Exhibition
The East Texas A&M University Department of Art is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.

Principal of the Year Awarded to ETAMU Alum
Alumna Dr. Jericah Jackson is the Secondary Principal of the Year in Aldine ISD for her outstanding work.

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.

Lion Football Legend’s Debut Book Reaches Top of Amazon Charts
East Texas A&M alum and football star Luis Perez recently released his first book, which has already reached No. 1 on Amazon's best-selling football biographies list in less than a week.

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.

ETAMU Alum Awarded PE Teacher of the Year
Alum Kevin Nguyen was awarded 2024 High School PE Teacher of the Year by TAHPERD.

Griese named SLC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Following a school-record performance, East Texas A&M University women's track and field student-athlete Romi Griese has earned Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week honors.

East Texas A&M Students and Staff Take on Habitat Collegiate Challenge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
In an inspiring demonstration of selfless service and community impact, a group of students and two staff members from East Texas A&M University recently participated in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.