Student Success
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.
Pair of Honors College Students Gain Valuable Knowledge Through Research, Internship
Two students in the Honors College at East Texas A&M University have gained valuable experience and insights through a transformative internship at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico.
Pair of ETAMU Students Participate in ‘Heroes on Horses’ Event
Two East Texas A&M University students took part in festivities honoring U.S. military veterans at the 2nd annual Heroes on Horses parade and competition.
Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton
East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025–2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board.
ETAMU Police Academy Cadet Named Firefighter of the Year
A cadet currently enrolled in East Texas A&M's Law Enforcement Training Academy was recently named the Firefighter of the Year by the Farmersville Fire Department.
Students Gain Valuable Insights at Statewide Leadership Conference
Seven East Texas A&M University students from various majors attended the Texas Leadership Scholars 2025 Summer Conference, coming away with experiences that helped them hone their skills as leaders.
Four Lion Tracksters named to CSC Academic All-District teams
The East Texas A&M University track and field team had four scholar-athletes named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
Rylee George Wrangles College Rodeo Finals Championship for ETAMU
East Texas A&M University cowgirl Rylee George joined the ranks of Lion champions after capturing a national title in the Breakaway Roping event at the 2025 CNFR.
Leading with Purpose: ETAMU’s Estefania Olivas Gearing Up for Second Term as Student Body President
Current SGA President Estefania Olivas is taking the role in stride as she enters her second term in the 2025-26 academic year.
First-Year Leadership Class Develops Impactful Projects to Benefit Campus, Community
The First-Year Leadership Class at East Texas A&M University undertook several student projects during the previous academic year aimed at making a difference on campus and out in the local community.
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.
Four Lions named to CSC Softball Academic All-District team
Four East Texas A&M University softball players were named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.
Student Premieres Original Mass Composition at Choral Concert
An undergraduate ETAMU music student directed the university's Chamber Choir while they performed his self-composed Mass during a recent choral concert at the Jack and Lou Finney Concert Hall.
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.
Doctoral Students Honored with University Innovation Award
ETAMU students Emily Littlejohn and Gouda Taha were selected for the 2025 Graduate Assistant Teacher of Record (GAToR) Innovations in Writing Pedagogy Award.
Finance Student Secures Internship with Toyota
Mariah Dempsey, a Finance major at East Texas A&M University set to graduate in May 2026, recently secured a coveted internship with Toyota—an opportunity that will allow her to deepen her understanding of the auto and mobility industry while working with one of the world’s most respected companies.
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.
Esports Club’s Gold Team Reaches NECC ‘Smash Ultimate’ Nationals
The East Texas A&M Esports Club's Gold team achieved its highest-ever finish after reaching the national tournament for the NECC "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" Spring 2025 season.
College of Business Innovators Take Top Honors at Texas Healthcare Challenge Hackathon
Two outstanding students from the College of Business—Rithika R. and Nirupama Vallabhaneni—helped lead their multidisciplinary teams to second and third-place finishes in the highly competitive TXHCC Open Track at the 7th Annual Texas Healthcare Challenge Hackathon, hosted by Health Wildcatters at Pegasus Park.
VisCom Students Honored with Awards at National Student Show
On Friday, April 11, students from East Texas A&M University’s Visual Communication program had an impressive showing at the 20th Annual National Student Show & Conference, held in Dallas.