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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.

February 22, 2016

ETBU Inaugurates 13th president In Marshall

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER: (2/20/16) - The light on the hill was shining brightly on Friday as East Texas Baptist University in Marshall officially welcomed its 13th president.

The inauguration ceremony Friday made it official for President J. Blair Blackburn who was unanimously hired by the university's trustees in April.

"We know we have found the best person, the best prepared, the best qualified and the person sanctioned by God to lead ETBU," ETBU Trustee Hal Cornish said Friday.

February 18, 2016

ETBU To Inaugurate Dr. J. Blair Blackburn as President

MARSHALL, Texas (2/15/16) - Dr. J. Blair Blackburn will be inaugurated as East Texas Baptist University's 13th president on Friday, February 19, 2016. The inaugural ceremony will be held in Baker Auditorium of the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow the ceremony in the Huffman Activities Area of the Ornelas Student Center.

February 14, 2016

ETBU President Shares Vision For Growth

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (2/13/16) - East Texas Baptist University President Blair Blackburn, who is set to be formally inaugurated during a ceremony next Friday, said he has a vision for the university that includes improving the housing and educational opportunities for not only the city of Marshall but all of Harrison County.

February 13, 2016

ETBU President Shares Vision For Growth

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (2/13/16) - East Texas Baptist University President Blair Blackburn, who is set to be formally inaugurated during a ceremony next Friday, said he has a vision for the university that includes improving the housing and educational opportunities for not only the city of Marshall but all of Harrison County.