Awards and Achievements

East Texas A&M Graduate Student Receives Awards for History Research
Hannah Shepherd, a graduate student at East Texas A&M and member of Phi Alpha Theta, was recently recognized for her outstanding history research.

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.

East Texas A&M Faculty Members Recognized at Awards Luncheon
On April 22, the East Texas A&M University Faculty Senate combined efforts with the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) to host a luncheon in which multiple faculty members received recognition for their service in teaching and research.

ETAMU Alum Celebrates 101st Birthday
Alum J.B. McNatt is a WWII veteran and businessman who recently celebrated his 101st birthday April 18, 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.

Principal of the Year Awarded to ETAMU Alum
Alumna Dr. Jericah Jackson is the Secondary Principal of the Year in Aldine ISD for her outstanding work.

Lion Football Legend’s Debut Book Reaches Top of Amazon Charts
East Texas A&M alum and football star Luis Perez recently released his first book, which has already reached No. 1 on Amazon's best-selling football biographies list in less than a week.

ETAMU Alum Awarded PE Teacher of the Year
Alum Kevin Nguyen was awarded 2024 High School PE Teacher of the Year by TAHPERD.

Griese named SLC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Following a school-record performance, East Texas A&M University women's track and field student-athlete Romi Griese has earned Southland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week honors.

Newsome named to CSC Academic All-District Team
East Texas A&M University women's basketball guard Jordyn Newsome was named to the Academic All-District team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators.

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.

Fuseini, Samuel earn SLC Awards, 14 named to all-Southland teams
Two East Texas A&M University track and field student-athletes received recognition from the Southland Conference on Friday, while 10 individuals and one relay team were named to all-Southland Conference teams.

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.

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.

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.
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.