Rene’ Griffin received a commemorative football at a homecoming game. Photo credit: ETAMU Marketing and Communications Commerce, TX (February 11, 2026) – Rooted in community and shaped by a lifelong sense of home, Rene’ Griffin’s journey reflects the purpose of the event center that now bears his name. Rene’ Griffin’s life is a testament to […]
Commerce, TX (February 10, 2026) – East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of the university and to Lion Athletics. In recognition of this transformational gift, the new event center, currently under construction on the campus of […]
