News - 2017

East Texas Baptist University's Theatre Department continued their season with the production of John Olive's The Voice of the Prairie on Thursday, November 16, through Sunday, November 19. Directed by ETBU senior Theatre Arts Education major Natalie Oates, the one-act play is a part of the department's Discovery Series curriculum. 

East Texas Baptist University entered into its seventh articulation agreement with institutions and organizations in the surrounding area on Wednesday, November 15 with Navarro College (NC). The agreement, signed by ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn and NC President Richard Sanchez, creates increased academic opportunities for ETBU and NC students.

The East Texas Baptist University Political Awareness Society (PAS), in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA), invited Holocaust Survivor Jack Repp, a representative from the Dallas Holocaust Museum and Center for Education and Tolerance, to speak on campus Tuesday, November 7. He shared stories with the audience about his experiences during the Holocaust and gave his perspective on having faith in God through the most difficult times.

East Texas Baptist University's partnership with Panola College (PC) marks its sixth articulation agreement with institutions and organizations in the region. The articulation agreement, signed on Tuesday, November 14 by ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn and PC President Gregory Powell, offers students at PC and ETBU access to enhanced educational opportunities.

East Texas Baptist University entered into its fifth articulation agreement with partnering institutions as a part of the Tiger Transfer Track Program. ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn and Trinity Valley Community College President Jerry King officially signed the agreement on Thursday, November 9 to provide an avenue for increased academic opportunities for ETBU and TVCC students.