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East Texas Baptist University welcomed students back to campus January 12 for the start of the Spring 2026 semester. At the start of the day, ETBU President Dr. J. Blair Blackburn addressed students, faculty, and staff at the first chapel service in Baker Chapel.

Over the past decade, East Texas Baptist University has experienced remarkable progress in student success, driven by a unified campus commitment to academic excellence, integration of faith and learning, and student support.

East Texas Baptist University’s Beach Volleyball team returned on December 14 from Roatan, an island in Honduras, as part of ETBU's Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME), where they partnered with International Sports Federation (ISF) and Roatan Mission Fellowship for ministry and service for a week. This is the 24th trip for the ETBU Athletic Department TAME initiative and the first for ETBU Beach Volleyball.  

B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at East Texas Baptist University is honored to announce the establishment of its first endowed scholarship, made possible through a generous estate gift from longtime Texas Baptist pastor, educator, and friend of the seminary, Dr. Jimmie Nelson. The Dr. Jimmie Nelson Endowed Scholarship will support students enrolled in Carroll’s Ph.D. program, continuing Dr. Nelson’s lifelong investment in ministerial education.

East Texas Baptist University celebrated Commencement on December 6, featuring The Honorable John Cornyn, United States Senator for Texas, as the keynote speaker. The ceremony, held in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center, honored the achievements of ETBU's graduating class and inspired attendees with Senator Cornyn’s message, encouraging graduates to embrace their faith, trust God’s guidance, and remain committed to a life of service.