News - 2015

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER: (10/23/15) - East Texas Baptist University cemented its spot in history on Thursday with the dedications of two historical markers on the front lawn of its Marshall Hall.

State Rep. Chris Paddie of Marshall was on hand to read proclamations declaring the southern Baptist university and its Marshall Hall building as state historical sites.

The two historical marker dedications were celebrated as part of the university's observance of "Founders Day." 

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER: (10/23/15)- East Texas Baptist University business students took a drive through the past century on Thursday with a few Ford Motor Company cars.

Pegues Hurst Ford of Longview, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, brought over a 1915 Model T Ford for the students to inspect, along with a 2016 Ford Fusion.

ETBU Computer Science Professor Bill Mills also brought his 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 for presentation.

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (10/27/15) - East Texas Baptist University students on Monday visited with ministries from across the globe to fulfill their calling to serve God during the university's annual Mission Marketplace event.

More than 40 ministries were on hand to discuss volunteer opportunities with students.

MARSHALL, Texas (10/24/15) - East Texas Baptist University crowned the 2015 Homecoming King and Queen during the Friday Night Pep Rally held in Ornelas Gymnasium. The King is senior Caleb Dorsey of Palestine and the Queen is junior Jayme Perez of Austin.   

Caleb is the son of Carl and Barbara Dorsey. He is a Religion major and represented Residence Life. Jayme is the daughter of David Perez and Karen Gebhardt. She is a Mass Communications major and represented Student Foundation.

MARSHALL, Texas (10/23/15) - Due to expected inclement weather, East Texas Baptist University officials have changed the start time of the homecoming football game with Belhaven University.  The ETBU-Belhaven game will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ornelas Stadium. 

The Tiger Family Carnival, in conjunction with homecoming activities, has been moved to an inside venue and will be held in the Dean Healthplex from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Tiger Carnival is open for all homecoming participants to attend and will include games, local food vendors and live music.