 A&M–Commerce has also created an Honors College, a related Regents' Scholars Program, and a nursing program since 1996.Additionally, the university collaborates with area junior colleges such as Eastfield College, Navarro College, Paris Junior College, and Tyler Junior College.East Texas State University (ETSU) was renamed Texas A&M University–Commerce (A&M–Commerce) in 1996 when it joined the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), during the tenure of President Jerry D. Morris.