February 9, 2025 – In their meeting on Friday, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved a $63.4 million Event Center/Arena Project at East Texas A&M University.
A news release from the A&M System says, “This modern multi-use arena will serve as a venue for intercollegiate sports and community events, increasing campus visibility and engagement. “ Construction is scheduled to begin in March.
The East Texas A&M Lion Athletics Facebook page shared artistic renderings of the exterior and interior of the building on Friday.
There was no information provided on the plans for the ET A&M Field House, the current basketball and volleyball arena, which was built in 1950.
Also from the A&M System … Texas A&M University is targeting a long-term commitment to in-space research on the International Space Station under a proposal approved Fri day by the Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents.
The Board authorized President Mark A. Welsh III to negotiate a contract with AEGIS Aerospace, which would allow Aggie engineering students to conduct in-space experiments.
