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News - 2024

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January 19, 2024

East Texas Baptist University to Host Congreso Experience February 17

East Texas Baptist University will host a Congreso Experience on Saturday, February 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event, held in partnership with Texas Baptists (BGCT), is designed for Hispanic students in 6th grade and above to explore the Christ-centered college experience available at ETBU. Congreso provides students with a unique opportunity to embrace a college education and pursue the call of God in their lives.

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January 5, 2024

ETBU Baseball Team Empowers and Impacts Dominican Republic Communities on TAME Trip

The East Texas Baptist University Baseball team served the people of the Dominican Republic as part of the Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME), December 10-16. Throughout the seven-day mission trip, the team showcased their passion for baseball and displayed God’s love by engaging with the local community through service projects.

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January 4, 2024

East Texas Baptist University to Host Good Samaritan Award and ETBU Scholarship Banquet

East Texas Baptist University will host the Good Samaritan Award and ETBU Scholarship Banquet on Tuesday, February 27, at 6:00 pm at the Great Commission Center on ETBU’s campus. The event will be a celebration of community service and academic excellence, featuring the Thomas Whitfield Davidson Foundation as the honoree. The Honorable Dr. Rodney Gilstrap, Chair of the Thomas Whitfield Davidson Foundation, will accept the award and deliver the keynote address.