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“Miles to Marshall” 2019 Homecoming Weekend brings Tiger Family to the Hill

October 26, 2019

“Miles to Marshall” 2019 Homecoming Weekend brings Tiger Family to the Hill

Despite rainy weather, the cooler temperatures could not put a damper on the warmth of the Tiger Spirit during East Texas Baptist University’s Homecoming festivities this weekend. ETBU hosted alumni from the College of Marshall (COM), East Texas Baptist College (ETBC), and East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) on the Hill for a celebration of past and present traditions during Homecoming weekend on Friday, October 25 through Saturday, October 26.

Women's Empowerment 3

October 22, 2019

ETBU holds Women’s Empowerment Luncheon

East Texas Baptist University hosted a special luncheon for female leaders from the University, Wiley College, and the Marshall community on Monday, October 21 in the Ornelas Student Center. The luncheon, hosted by ETBU First Lady Michelle Blackburn, featured special guest speaker and President of Benedict College, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, who shared her insights on the value of education for the empowerment of women in the workplace.

ETBU’s Worship Summit teaches, equips, and inspires church musicians and students

October 18, 2019

ETBU’s Worship Summit teaches, equips, and inspires church musicians and students

East Texas Baptist University, along with Texas Baptists (BGCT), hosted the fourth annual Worship Summit on Thursday, October 17 in ETBU’s Ornelas Student Center. The gathering focused on encouraging and training church music ministers and worship leaders with teachings focused on congregational music, songwriting, and technology in music.

Hal and Joyce Cornish provide generous donation to ETBU Soccer

October 14, 2019

Hal and Joyce Cornish provide generous donation to ETBU Soccer

East Texas Baptist University honored Marshall Community members Hal and Joyce Cornish with a Founders Society Award during chapel on Wednesday in recognition of their recent generous donations for additional enhancements to the Cornish Soccer Field. Originally built in 2000, the field was initially upgraded in 2007 with funds also provided by the Cornishs, and the current soccer facilities were named in their honor.