May 1, 2024
East Texas Baptist University recognized the academic achievements of outstanding Tiger students at the annual Honors Chapel awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 1. Students who were inducted into various honor societies, as well as those who received Academic Excellence Awards, were applauded for their accomplishments. Academic Excellence Awards are given to students from different academic departments who are recognized by their respective faculty for their Christian character, scholarly accomplishments, servant leadership, and active involvement in ETBU campus life. The 2024 recipients include:
Behavioral Sciences Department Academic Excellence Award | Erin Berry
Biology Department Academic Excellence Award | Bruno Palmieri
Business Department Academic Excellence Award | Hannah King
Chemistry Department Academic Excellence Award | Kala Oliver
Christian Ministry Department Academic Excellence Award | Avery Abshier
Communication Department Academic Excellence Award | Jackson Sladek
History and Political Science Department Academic Excellence Award | Gracyn Stroman
Kinesiology Department Academic Excellence Award | Holli Richards
Languages and Literature Department Academic Excellence Award | Emma Battles
Mathematics Department Academic Excellence Award | Karis Crenshaw
Music and Theatre Arts Department Academic Excellence Award | Hannah Hobson
Nursing Department Academic Excellence Award | Bailey Munch
Teacher Education Department Academic Excellence Award | Mackenzie Lipsky
“ETBU was created because of the vision to berth a Christian college where God’s truths would be proclaimed and our Christian faith would be integrated throughout our education,” ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn said. “East Texas Baptist University is dedicated to the Christ-centered calling to educate, equip and empower Christian servant, spiritual leaders. This is the legacy of our University, ETBU’s enduring imprint on the Kingdom of God and ETBU’s continuing impact on generations of college students. Tigers, you, the students and future alumni of ETBU are the legacy of our Christian commitment. Now is the time for you to keep building your legacy—making an impact that brings glory to God, joy to others, and blessing to you.”