News - 2026

East Texas Baptist University biology pre-med students joined students from Spanish 2311 and 3309 on a recent medical mission trip to Guatemala focused on serving local communities through healthcare, education, and ministry. Led by Associate Dean and Professor of Biology Dr. Roy Darville, Assistant Professor of Spanish Blanca Jenkins, Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Hudnall, and Assistant Professor of Nursing Dr. Antay Waters, the team spent the week ministering to patients and families in San Raymundo through hands-on medical care and community outreach.

Students from East Texas Baptist University traveled to the nation’s capital as part of the University’s Global Study & Serve program. Led by Professor of Political Science Dr. Israel Nandamudi, Director of Community Engagement Mrs. Kendall Powell, and Dean of Spiritual Life Dr. David Griffin, the team traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of ETBU’s year-long recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary.

East Texas Baptist University proudly announces the successful reaccreditation of its Teague School of Nursing undergraduate program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the program was found to be in compliance with all key elements and received no compliance concerns related to any of the standards of accreditation.

East Texas Baptist University presented 207 graduates with degrees during its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. During the ceremonies, 167 students received undergraduate degrees, 36 received master’s degrees, and four earned doctoral degrees. The worship ceremony featured Scripture readings, praise and worship through song, prayers, and blessings over the graduates.

B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at East Texas Baptist University has named David Butts as Director of Admissions, bringing nearly four decades of ministry experience, leadership, and discipleship training to the role.