East Texas Baptist University President Dr. J. Blair Blackburn has announced the launch of a comprehensive brand refresh. The updated brand reflects ETBU’s commitment to academic excellence, spiritual development, and community impact while enhancing consistency and recognition across all University communications.

Students in East Texas Baptist University’s Worship Music course recently completed a comprehensive research project examining the content of the most-sung worship songs in churches across the country. By analyzing the Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) Top 100 songs for fall 2024, students explored what theological themes are shaping congregational worship today.

East Texas Baptist University honored 175 graduating seniors by presenting their official ETBU Class Ring. The Ring Blessing ceremony was held Wednesday, April 30, for the soon-to-be ETBU alumni who will walk the stage in May 2025. Inspired by Deuteronomy 6, the class ring allows ETBU Alumni to carry and display the love of Christ.

Bailee Kitchen of Clovis, Ca., was recognized on Wednesday, April 30, during East Texas Baptist University's 78th annual Senior Girl Call-Out. Selected by a faculty and staff vote, the senior student "called out" each year is distinguished for her exemplary Christian character, social consciousness, personal poise, academic achievement, and spiritual vision.

East Texas Baptist University celebrated the academic achievements of its students during the annual Honors Chapel awards ceremony held on Wednesday, April 23. The event recognized students for their dedication to scholarship, servant leadership, Christian character, and campus involvement. Students were honored for their induction into prestigious academic honor societies and received departmental Academic Excellence Awards selected by faculty members.