The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) has named Dr. David Whitlock as interim president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, effective August 1, 2025. (photo by Dan Hoke)

Get ready for a fun-filled summer kickoff! The Fannin County Children's Center is gearing up for the annual Back to School Supply Drive & Resource Fair, benefiting the amazing kids of Fannin County!

Summer Music Intensives is a week-long day camp for middle and high school strings students. Led by Jason Lim (Conductor, McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra), SMI faculty members are professional performers who are passionate about mentoring young musicians. Small ensembles, one-on-one coaching, a diverse array of electives, and opportunities to perform side-by-side with seasoned musicians characterize this unique camp.

This summer the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum will be hosting Camp Liberty. This year's theme will focus on the American Revolutionary War era. To register your child please call (903) 450-4502.

In McKinney, lifesaving is more than a skill—it is a shared commitment. During CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7), the American Heart Association was celebrating the collaborative efforts of the McKinney Fire Department, McKinney Independent School District (McKinney ISD), and local organizations working together to strengthen emergency response and improve survival outcomes from cardiac arrest.

Second event this year invites aspiring models, singers, dancers and actors ages 16+ to audition as part of the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center’s mission to help young people find success beyond the court. photos courtesy of Vision King Productions

With rapid changes to every industry being brought on by artificial intelligence, East Texas A&M is offering a program to prepare students for the future workforce. photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

Dr. Michael McDougal (’63) touched the lives of countless individuals in the Texoma region with his life-long dedication to education. He started as a classroom teacher in Sherman ISD after his graduation from SE, then progressed through the ranks of leadership within the district as a principal at every level, an assistant superintendent, and superintendent from 1988-93.

Texas Farm Credit is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Marsha Martin Scholarship, awarding a total of $60,000 in academic scholarships to 12 outstanding high school seniors across the state.

The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council awards a three-year grant for a proposal spearheaded by researchers from the School of Public Health and College of Pharmacy. While adult overdose rates have flattened in the United States, youth overdose rates have tripled year over year, every year since 2019.

Amidst rising depression rates on college campuses, SMU researchers discovered combining behavioral activation therapy with savoring enhanced students' mental health. This approach improved both positive and negative moods significantly.

University staff admire the 1897 diploma. The 1897 diploma is one of the oldest in the university's archives. East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

(L-R) Dallas College SkillsUSA advisor Ayaz Ismail with Minh Kieu

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Center for Instructional Development and Technology (CIDT) was recognized with the State Regents’ Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE)’s Oklahoma Online Excellence Award for Team Leadership at last week’s State Regents meeting. photo courtesy Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The Texas State Troopers Association (TSTA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program.

Karli Fowler is the new Principal of Finley Oates

Bonham ISD Board approved several reassignments and new hires, including the reassignment of Karli Fowler as Finley Oates Principal (previously Evans Principal), the promotion of Amanda Poormohammadi as Evans Principal (previously Evans Assistant Principal), new hire Mark Sevarino as Bonham High School, Assistant Principal and new hire Sandra Myer for Bailey Inglish Head Start Education Coordinator.

Don and Carol Dodson of Columbia, South Carolina, have established a $1,000,000 scholarship program for graduates of Bonham High School. The scholarships will be used for academic study at the undergraduate level at Texas public universities and selected private colleges and universities. Financial aid can also be applied to approved job and career opportunities at Texas public community colleges.