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East Texas Baptist University announces Dr. Zachary Beck, Associate Professor of English in the School of Christian Studies and Humanities, as the university's nominee for the esteemed Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award. Dr. Beck's outstanding contributions to academia and leadership within the university make him a worthy contender for this prestigious honor.

East Texas Baptist University’s Debbie Rogers, Director of Campus Services, has been honored with the Marshall Greater Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Employee of the Year award. The recognition was presented at the Chamber's annual Business and Industry Luncheon, which serves to celebrate outstanding individuals contributing to the local community.

East Texas Baptist University hosted the Christian Association of Student Leaders (CASL) Conference January 18-20. The CASL Conference is a dynamic platform that nurtures the intersection of leadership and faith, empowering students to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact on their campuses and communities.

The East Texas Baptist University Baseball team served the people of the Dominican Republic as part of the Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME), December 10-16. Throughout the seven-day mission trip, the team showcased their passion for baseball and displayed God’s love by engaging with the local community through service projects.

East Texas Baptist University will host the Good Samaritan Award and ETBU Scholarship Banquet on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:00 pm at the Great Commission Center on ETBU’s campus. The event will be a celebration of community service and academic excellence, featuring the Thomas Whitfield Davidson Foundation as the honoree. The Honorable Dr. Rodney Gilstrap, Chair of the Thomas Whitfield Davidson Foundation, will accept the award and deliver the keynote address.