Tiger Pride

Jun
13
2013

Two faculty members earn Ph.D.s

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Alumni, Faculty/Staff

Dr. Laci McRee was one of two faculty members to earn a doctorate this past academic year.

Two ETBU faculty members, Robin McLaran and Laci McRee, have earned their doctorates during the past academic year. They also both are alumnae of ETBU.

Dr. McClaran earned her Ph.D. in Education Sciences with an emphasis in Mathematics Education in May from the University of Kentucky. Dr. McClaran taught at Marshall High School for 27 years before joining the mathematics faculty at ETBU this past fall.

Dr. McClaran graduated from ETBU in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Education-Secondary Mathematics and her master’s degree is from the University of Texas-Tyler.

Dr. McRee received her doctorate from Texas Woman’s University in Kinesiology with emphases in sport management and business administration.

After earning her master’s degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sports Psychology from the University of North Texas, Dr. McRee came back to her alma mater as an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the fall of 2011.

To read the full story, click here.

Jun
13
2013

Swaner on NCAA Woman of the Year Ballot

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Honors

Ryan C. Perry/ETBU Photo
Lea Swaner anticipates the play before scoring a run against UT-Dallas.

The American Southwest Conference selected ETBU Softball catcher Lya Swaner as their nominee for the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year ballot.

Swaner will join nominees from Division I, II and III conferences on the NCAA Woman of the Year ballot. In its 23rd year, the Woman of the Year award honors graduating student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics manages the nomination and selection process.

“I was shocked and ecstatic when I found out I won this award,” Swaner said. “I am grateful to be recognized by the American Southwest Conference and I’m honored to also represent East Texas Baptist as a NCAA Woman of the Year nominee.”

-Greg Weghorst, ASC Asst. Commissioner

Read the full story and watch a video, here.

Jun
4
2013

Dr. Bashaw gives baccalaureate service for Marshall ISD graduating class

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Faculty/Staff, Spiritual Life

Dr. Jennifer Bashaw

Dr. Jennifer Bashaw, Assistant Professor of New Testament at ETBU, delivered the sermon Thursday night at the baccalaureate service honoring the Marshall High School 2013 graduating class. She encouraged the graduates to set themselves apart from current trends by following God, being patient, and aligning their social media persona with who they truly are.

The service was at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marshall, and it featured prayers, readings and songs from students. The Marshall High School Chorale and String Ensemble both performed.

For news and information from the School of Christian Studies, click here.

May
29
2013

Bieschke, Swaner earn ASC Medal of Honor

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Athletics, Honors

Ryan C. Perry/ETBU Photo Lya Swaner and Collin Bieschke earned ASC Scholar-Athletes Medal of Honor Awards.

Two East Texas Baptist University student-athletes, Lya Swaner and Collin Bieschke, were honored this past week as American Southwest Conference Scholar-Athlete Medal of Honor award winners. Swaner was a four year letterman on the softball team, and Bieschke was a four-year letterman on the football team.

The ASC Scholar-Athlete Medal of Honor Award is presented to one male and one female member of the graduating class who has compiled the most outstanding record in academics, athletics and leadership during their collegiate career. The award is presented annually by the Faculty Athletics Representative at each conference member institution.

See the complete story and bios for Bieschke and Swaner, here.

May
28
2013

27 Tigers named to All-Academic Teams

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Athletics, Honors

Ryan C. Perry/ETBU Photo
Amanda Rucker was named to ASC All-Academic Team.

East Texas Baptist University had 27 student-athletes honored on the American Southwest Conference All-Academic teams for the winter and spring sports. The softball team recorded the most athletes for ETBU with eight.

The women’s tennis team had six athletes earn the award, which tied for the most in their area with Schreiner University. The softball team’s eight members was second overall in their area. Both men’s basketball and baseball had four athletes each while women’s basketball finished with three players and men’s tennis had one athlete on the list.

See the full story and the complete list of students, here.

May
24
2013

Swaner named Academic All-American

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Athletics, Honors

Ryan C. Perry/ETBU Photo
Lya Swaner anticipates the play before scoring a run against UT-Dallas.

NCAA Division III sports information directors have named ETBU catcher Lya Swaner an Academic All-American 3rd team member — marking the 3rd consecutive year an ETBU Softball player has earned the honor.

“This award puts her as one of the top student-athletes in the nation for NCAA Division III,” said Adam P. Ledyard, ETBU Sports Information Director. “ETBU will definitely miss her leadership and attitude, as she was a special athlete to have around.”

Swaner, who graduated with honors this month with a double major in chemistry and biology, helped ETBU to its 7th ASC Tournament Championship this year with a .500 batting average. She plans to go to medical school and become a doctor.

Read the full story, here.

May
22
2013

2012-13 Martian Yearbook available

Posted by Tiger Pride in Memories on the Hill, Photo Galleries

The 2012-13 ETBU yearbook, The Martian, now is available.

See the e-edition, here.

May
22
2013

Liles earn All-American status

Posted by Tiger Pride in Athletics, Honors

Lacy Liles drives a double, March 25, against UT-Dallas.
Ryan C. Perry/ETBU Photo

After leading ETBU in most batting categories, softball first baseman Lacy Liles was named 2nd Team All-American by the National Fast-Pitch Coaches Association.

Liles finished the year hitting .417 with eight home runs, 47 RBI, 15 doubles, four triples, 60 hits, 47 runs and a .743 slugging percentage.

Liles is the 2nd all-American under Janae Shirley and the program’s eighth overall since it started in 1998. Pitcher Ayrika Anderson was named an all-American in 2010. The other all-Americans for ETBU have been Amanda Reed, Missy Mohon, Angela Gonzales, Tonya Minor, Christy Shipley and Allison Ratcliff.

Read the full story, here.

May
22
2013

Dr. Falke chosen for seminar series

Posted by Tiger Pride in Faculty/Staff, Honors

Dr. Cassie Falke

The School of Humanities of East Texas Baptist University announces that Associate Professor of English Dr. Cassie Falke has been selected to attend one of seven “Summer Seminars for College and University Teachers” sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. A large number apply but only a few are chosen to attend, which brings together teachers from a broad variety of institutions to work in collaboration with peers and to study with experts in various humanities disciplines.

Dr. Falke, who is also the director of ETBU’s University Scholars Program, will participate in a seminar entitled “Reassessing British Romanticism” held at the University of Nebraska. The seminar will be directed by Stephen C. Behrendt, George Holmes Distinguished University Professor of English at the University of Nebraska.

Read the full story, here.

May
15
2013

Windham, Pinder, Bates are ASC 1st Team Selections

Posted by Tiger Pride in Academics, Honors

Ryan C. Perry/ETBU Photo
Outfielder Tyler Bates was named ASC East Freshman of the Year.

ETBU Baseball’s Phillip Windham, Tyler Bates and Jeremy Pinder were all named 1st-team All-American Southwest Conference East Division. Bates was named the ASC East’s “Freshman of the Year” for his play.

ETBU, under first-year head coach Lee Driggers, advanced to the ASC Tournament for the first time since 2005 as the East Division’s no. 4 seed. They finished the season a 19-23 overall and was 9-9 in the ASC East. ETBU finishes 4th in the NCAA in home runs (31) and 5th in home runs per game (.30).

Windham led the ASC in home runs with 12, and he led ETBU in RBI and slugging percentage.

Read the full story, here.

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