Alumni Success

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Alum Wins Prestigious Dallas Half Marathon

Alumnus Sergio Mena Marcuello was one of the top competitors at the annual BMW Dallas Marathon, taking first place in the Men’s Half Marathon.
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Alum Tabbed to Lead Union Grove ISD as Next Superintendent

Alumnus Greg Bower was named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of the Union Grove Independent School District.
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Music Alumna Reaches Regional Round of National Piano Competition

An alumna from the ETAMU School of Music recently qualified for the Division Finals of the Music Teachers National Association Southwest Division Young Artist Piano Competition.
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Alumnus Earns 500th Career Win as Texas High School Basketball Coach

East Texas A&M University alumnus Hosea D. Lee, a 1993 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and applied anatomy, has reached a major milestone in his coaching career. Lee earned his 500th win on Nov.
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From ETAMU to Amazon: Computer Science Alum Shares Career Journey

East Texas A&M University alumna Tejaswini Atluri recently spoke with the campus ACM chapter about her new role as a software development engineer at Amazon.
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Award-Winning Author Reavis Z. Wortham Visits East Texas A&M to Inspire Future Writers

East Texas A&M’s Department of Literature and Languages welcomed alumnus and acclaimed novelist Reavis Z. Wortham to campus on Nov. 10 for a special reading from his latest work, Comancheria.
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Governor Abbott Reappoints ETAMU Alum to Texas Commission on Jail Standards

East Texas A&M University alumna Patricia M. Anthony was recently reappointed to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
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ETAMU Alumna Earns State Recognition for Dissertation on Bilingual Education

ETAMU graduate Dr. Rocio Almanza earned second place for Dissertation of the Year from the Texas Association for Bilingual Educators for her research on translanguaging in bilingual kindergarten classrooms.
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Building Connections Across Generations: East Texas A&M Dedicates McCord Family Alumni Center

The revitalized McCord Family Alumni Center offers an inviting space where alumni, students, and the entire Lion community can come together to connect and collaborate.
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Alum and Current Graduate Student Crowned Miss Dallas 2026

Current East Texas A&M University graduate student and alumna A'Jah Moore was recently crowned Miss Dallas 2026.
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From the Boardroom to the Bus Route, ETAMU’s Stan McKee Never Stops Giving Back

ETAMU alumnus Stan McKee was re-elected to the National Association of Community Health Centers while continuing to serve students on campus.
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Bill Martin Jr Symposium Celebrates 20 Years of Literacy, Learning and Legacy

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at East Texas A&M hosted the 20th annual Bill Martin Jr Memorial Symposium, honoring the life and legacy of one of America’s most beloved children’s authors.
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East Texas A&M Graduate Finds Career Success at Children’s Health-Dallas

Keondra Jones, a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership program at East Texas A&M University, has secured a role as a project manager in information services at Children’s Health-Dallas
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ETAMU Alumnus Named RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year

Richardson Independent School District named East Texas A&M alumnus Dylan Kirk both a Superior Teaching Achievements in RISD Schools (STARS) Teacher and the 2025 RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
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ETAMU Student, Alums Shine at International Equine Competition

East Texas A&M University’s Tim Smith and Florence Bryant competed well and took home accolades from the 20th annual National Snaffle Bit Association World Show.
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Lion Athletics Unveils 2025 Hall of Fame Class

East Texas A&M University has announced the 2025 Lion Athletics Hall of Fame class, with the induction ceremony set for October 11.
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East Texas A&M Alumnus Named General Manager of Maverik Center

East Texas A&M University alumnus Jeff Davis has been named general manager of the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah.
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Alumna Retires After Decades of Child Advocacy Leadership

After more than three decades of service in child protection and advocacy, East Texas A&M alumna Irish Burch has announced her retirement.
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East Texas A&M Alumnus Named Dean of TJC North

Adam Palacios, a graduate of East Texas A&M University, has been named dean of Tyler Junior College North (TJC North) in Lindale.
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World-Renowned Artist & Alum’s Artwork Featured in Texas Art Museum

Artwork by Lion Alumna Robyn O'Neil was recently acquired for display by the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas.
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