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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.

Undergraduate Nutrition Program Earns Accreditation Candidacy
The Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University recently announced that its Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program was granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

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.

From Gas Station to Golden Arches: The Inspiring Journey of Anand and Susana Kumar
Anand and Susana Kumar own 17 McDonald's stores across Northeast Texas. Now, they're helping boost East Texas A&M students to success.

ETAMU Nutrition Programming Helps Students Become Independent and Healthy
East Texas A&M students are learning to become independent and healthy in the kitchen through nutrition programming.

ETAMU Assistant Professor Receives Special Appointment From Texas Governor
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently appointed Assistant Professor Belinda Rudinger, Ed.D., to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI).

ETAMU Engineering Students Selected for Prestigious Scholarship
Both students will receive a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic standing and potential contributions as emerging leaders in the engineering profession.

East Texas A&M License Plates Now on Sale
Lions across the state have a great way to show their pride wherever they go with new East Texas A&M University license plates on sale now.

Ibrahim Fuseini Qualifies for World Athletics Indoor Championships
East Texas A&M University track and field sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini has qualified to run the 60-meter dash at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, on March 21-23.

East Texas A&M University Breaks Ground on Buffalo Wild Wings, a New Hub for Lion Fans
East Texas A&M University is gearing up for a game-changing addition with a brand-new Buffalo Wild Wings set to open in fall 2025.

Faculty Member Honored with TABPHE State Service Award
East Texas A&M faculty member Michele Anderson was recently honored with the Reby Cary Community Service Award by the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education.

ETAMU Student Entrepreneur Unveils Beauty Product Vending Machine on Campus
East Texas A&M University students don’t have as far to go in search of beauty products, thanks to the work of a fellow student with an entrepreneurial mindset.

ETAMU Student Featured on Supply Chain-Focused Podcast
East Texas A&M University student Hannah Monk was recently featured in the first episode of "Future Voices of Supply Chain," a podcast hosted by DFW-based entrepreneur Nathan Chaney that speaks with up-and-coming names in the field of supply chain management.

Reactivated Chi Sigma Iota Chapter at East Texas A&M Initiates New Members
The Epsilon Tau Honor Society, which promotes professionalism in counseling, will hold initiation ceremonies each fall and spring semester to induct new members.

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.

College of Business Faculty Named to Tech Titans Board
Dr. Chris Myers, professor of marketing and business analytics at ETAMU, was recently named to the Board of Directors of Tech Titans, a Dallas-based technology trade organization that is the largest of its kind in Texas.

East Texas A&M to Pursue Accelerated NCAA Reclassification Process
East Texas A&M University announced on Friday that it has formally notified the NCAA of its decision to pursue Division I full member status in three years rather than the previous four-year track.

East Texas A&M University’s College of Business Hosts Successful Accounting & Finance Career Fair
East Texas A&M University’s College of Business hosted a highly successful Accounting & Finance Career Fair on February 12, 2025, at the Rayburn Student Center, where over 120 students had the opportunity to engage with top recruiters from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

East Texas A&M Earns Coveted R2 Research Institution Status in Carnegie Classification
The R2 designation reinforces East Texas A&M’s growing reputation as a leading research university.

College of Business Kicks Off 2025 with Quarterly Alumni Breakfast
The College of Business at East Texas A&M University hosted its first Quarterly Alumni Breakfast of the year on Thursday, February 6.