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A Lambskin Legacy: What a 19th-Century Diploma Reveals About East Texas A&M’s Early Days

An alumnus recently discovered a rare diploma from 1897 and brought it back to East Texas A&M. The artifact provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest days of our university.
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Five Lion Riders Qualify for 2025 College National Finals Rodeo

Five ETAMU Rodeo Team members will travel west to compete at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 15-21 in Casper, Wyo.
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ETAMU’s Adult Learners Benefit from Professors’ Real-World Experiences

Several ETAMU faculty members in CID use their distinctive personal and professional competencies to help shape their programs into standout academic experiences.
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East Texas A&M University Launches Zero Suicide Program with $25K Gift from Hanna4Hope

The gift kickstarts East Texas A&M’s new Zero Suicide Program focused on student mental health.
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Fuseini’s Four Golds Highlight Lion Excellence at SLC Meet

East Texas A&M University track and field athletes took home 12 medals, including seven golds, at the Southland Conference (SLC) Outdoor Championship Meet held in Houston, Texas, from May 15–17.
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Memorable Moments at Record-Breaking ETAMU Graduation

East Texas A&M University recently celebrated its largest graduating class ever with commencement ceremonies on May 9 & 10.
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Staff Honored at 2025 Appreciation Luncheon and Service Awards Ceremony

Staff Council hosted its annual Staff Service Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on April 24 at the Rayburn Student Center.
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‘Rita’ Joins the College of Ag to Launch Registered Angus Herd

A new four-legged celebrity has arrived at the East Texas A&M University Farm as the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources prepares to launch its own Angus beef program.
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ETAMU’s Fuseini Anchors Ghana to World Champs Qualification

ETAMU sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini anchored the Ghanaian Men's 4x100 relay team and earned qualification for the World Outdoor Athletics Championships.
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Mars Crater Naming Honors Renowned Planetary Scientist, Former ETAMU Professor Dr. Kit Blount

The honor recognizes Dr. Kit Blount’s legacy as a planetary scientist who helped map the Red Planet, and her lifelong commitment to STEM education.
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Outstanding Alumni Honored at East Texas A&M Awards Gala

The Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26 to honor six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community.
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ETAMU to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class of All Time on May 9 & 10

More than 1,600 East Texas A&M University students are poised to break a record as the largest graduating class in the 135+ year history of the university at commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10.
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Annual Research Symposium Shines a Light on Student Innovation and Research

The Annual Research Symposium at East Texas A&M University provided a platform for students to present their original research to the university community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 Lyon 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.
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