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East Texas Baptist University's School of Communication and Performing Arts closed out the 2023-2024 production season with "Jane Eyre," a tragic-poetic musical drama adapted from the beloved novel of the same name written by Charlotte Brontë, from Thursday, April 18-Sunday, April 21 at Memorial City Hall in downtown Marshall. The show was directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Rouba Palmer with musical direction by Assistant Professor of Music Judith Shelton. The live orchestra was conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Dr.

East Texas Baptist University celebrated the legacy of Dr. David Dykes at the David Dykes Servant Leadership Award & ETBU Scholarship Dinner Tuesday evening at the Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center. Esteemed guests paid homage to Dr. Dykes' exemplary servant leadership and raised funds for scholarships supporting ETBU students.

East Texas Baptist University students showcased their dedication to service and mission work during spring break as they engaged in projects across Texas. A group of students from ETBU's Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) spent the week in South Padre Island for Beach Reach, while others participated in disaster recovery mission work through the BOUNCE ministry in Katy, Texas.

East Texas Baptist University inducted 67 students into the prestigious Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (ALD) during a ceremony at ETBU’s Great Commission Center on Thursday, March 21. A national honor society, ALD distinguishes first-year academic success with invitations to join extended only to students who obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher during the first semester of their freshman year.

East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) proudly honored academic excellence and Christian scholarship at the Presidential Scholars Society and Honors Program Dinner held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Great Hall of ETBU’s Great Commission Center. The event, hosted by ETBU President Dr. J. Blair Blackburn, recognized students who have achieved extraordinary success in their educational pursuits throughout their time at ETBU, as well as students who are members of ETBU’s Honors Program.