Arts & Humanities

University Vocal Students Undertake Area Performance Tour
Two dozen students from the East Texas A&M University School of Music embarked on a performance and recruitment tour through North Texas.

Photography Student’s Career Blasts Off with NASA Internship
ETAMU Photography major Morgan Gridley underwent a competitive selection process to receive a photography internship with NASA for Summer 2025.

Several VisCom Students Honored at ADDY Awards
Three East Texas A&M University Visual Communication students received honors at the American Advertising Federation-Dallas Chapter's annual American Advertising Awards ceremony.

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.

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.

History Graduate Student Receives Texas State Historical Association Fellowship
East Texas A&M University graduate student Hannah Shepherd was named the recipient of the Mary M. Hughes Research Fellowship in Texas History by the Texas State Historical Association

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.

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.

ETAMU Vocal Division Sweeps Finals at DFW Vocal Competition
The East Texas A&M University School of Music's Vocal Division is thrilled to announce its outstanding achievement at the recent National Association of Teachers of Singing Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Vocal Competition.

School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass & Lecture Open to the Public
The East Texas A&M University School of Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive vocal masterclass and pedagogy lecture with renowned vocal pedagogue and tenor, Dr. Nicholas Perna.

East Texas A&M Recognized for Top Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report
East Texas A&M earned top ratings from U.S. News & World Report for several online degree programs, reflecting the university's commitment to excellence and innovation in online education.

University Gallery Hosting Wheeler Brothers’ Traveling Exhibition
The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce "Novel Toys, Tricks, and Games," a traveling exhibition by Texas art scene vets, the Wheeler Brothers.

Music Faculty Named to A&M System Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators
East Texas A&M University coordinator of music education Darla Meek was recently named to the Texas A&M University System's Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators.

East Texas A&M Music Student Named Principal Player in Shreveport Symphony
East Texas A&M University undergraduate student Zack Palm was recently named the principal tuba player in the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra.

ETAMU Music Faculty Named A&M System Regents Professor
Dr. Brian Zator, East Texas A&M University professor of music and percussion director, was recently named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

ETAMU Music Student Qualifies for National Vocal Competition
Several East Texas A&M University music students competed at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Texoma Regional Conference, with one student qualifying for the national level of competition.

More Than a Dozen Student Projects Recognized in Creative Quarterly
Several artistic projects by East Texas A&M University Visual Communication students were given special recognition in the two latest issues of the Creative Quarterly Art & Design Journal.

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.

School of Music to Host Guest Artist Masterclass Open to the Public
Noted Polish Soprano Brygida Bziukiewicz Kulig will deliver a vocal masterclass open to the public on November 18.

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.