Alumni Success

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2025 Alumni Ambassadors Honored

The 39th annual Alumni Ambassador Forum celebrated standout East Texas A&M alumni.
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ETAMU Alum Publishes Black Children’s Book on Career Choices

ETAMU alumna Destiny Hibbler writes an inspirational and creative book to teach Black children about various career choices from A-Z.

Lion Alum Appointed by Governor Abbott as 62nd District Court Judge

William "Bill" Harris, a 2020 Lion graduate, was recently appointed to serve as judge of the 62nd District Court.
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ETAMU Alum Featured on PBS News Weekend

ETAMU alum Dr. Kerry Karrafa was recently featured on PBS News Weekend to discuss the mental health issues among veterinarians.
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ETAMU Business Staff, Alum Named Co-Chair of DJCC

Yazan Kakish, director of marketing and communications for the East Texas A&M University College of Business, was recently named the co-chair of the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce's (DJCC) Board of Directors.
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ETAMU Alum Named Lone Finalist for GPISD Superintendent Position

Dr. Gabriel Trujillo was recently named the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of the Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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Social Work Graduate Student and Alum Named to TACUSPA Board

Current East Texas A&M University graduate student Gabrielle Vaughn was named to the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators.
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Lewisville ISD Names East Texas A&M Alum Executive Director of Special Education

Tina Clark brings years of experience to her new role as the executive director of Special Education at Lewisville ISD.
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Texas Association of Secondary School Principals Selects ETAMU Alum Texas High School Principal of the Year

McCowan gained eligibility for the award following his selection as Principal of the Year for the Region 11 Education Service Center.
East Texas A&M cybersecurity alum Tag Kalat smiles at the viewer, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a light blue button-up against a gray background.

Blazing New Trails: East Texas A&M Honors College and A&M-RELLIS Shape Cybersecurity Graduate’s Career Success

Kalat's academic and professional successes illustrate the transformative power of an East Texas A&M University education.
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ETAMU Alum Leverages His Past to Guide Youth Toward Better Futures

East Texas A&M alum Leon Theodore is featured in a recent article by Spectrum News. The feature details Theodore's journey of overcoming a troubled past to become a social worker, nonprofit leader and adjunct professor. East Texas A&M alum Leon…

Social Work Instructor Slated to Serve on Regulatory Association’s Board of Directors

Brumley will serve a one-year term on the Association of Social Work Boards board of directors.
East Texas alum Arley Sansom, dressed in his police uniform and wearing his new chief's badge, smiles for a professional photo against a woodgrain wall featuring a large, out-of-focus Terrell Police Department seal.

East Texas A&M Alum Named Terrell Police Chief

Chief Arley Sansom joins a growing network of East Texas A&M graduates who are leading the charge in law enforcement leadership across Texas and beyond.
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Two East Texas A&M Alums Lead Major State Agencies

Both Martin and Kidd graduated from competency-based degree programs at East Texas A&M designed to help working professionals advance their careers.

Distinguished Alum Named Head of Philippine Government Commission

A Lion alum was recently named the head of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Lion Alum Named One of the Best Butchers in Dallas

A Lion alum has just been named a top butcher in the Dallas area by D Magazine.
ETAMU alum Sharlene Belton-Gonzalez on a blue- and gold-barred background

ETAMU Alum Leading St. Croix District in U.S. Virgin Islands

Belton-Gonzalez brings more than 24 years of experience as a teacher and administrator to the role.
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A&M-Commerce Alum, Plano ISD Superintendent Profiled in Video Series

Two-time TAMUC alum Dr. Theresa Williams shares her insights on leadership, personal growth and the value of strong professional networks.
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A&M-Commerce Alum Takes on Leadership Role at KISD

Dr. Terri D. Osborne stepped into the new role on Sept. 30.
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TAMUC Alum Selected to Obama Foundation Leaders Program

An alum of Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently one of 200 people worldwide selected to join the Obama Foundation’s Leaders Program.
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