On Saturday, more than 300 students from East Texas Baptist University spread out across Harrison County to serve their neighbors during ETBU's annual Serve Day, a campus-wide initiative focused on living out the University's Christ-centered mission through acts of service.

East Texas Baptist University welcomed Dr. Julie V. Philley, President of The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler), as the distinguished speaker for the ETBU Monday morning chapel service. Dr. Philley shared about her personal life and experiences in numerous roles as a healthcare professional, researcher, and educator. Dr. Philley emphasized how her path diverged from her initial plans and stressed the importance of embracing God's guidance and being grateful for each moment and season in life.

Mollie Dittmar of Buffalo, Texas, was recognized on Friday, April 21, during East Texas Baptist University’s 76th 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 recently received a $100,000 grant from the East Texas Medical Center (ETMC) Foundation. This marks the third year the University has received grant funds from ETMC to help meet the growing need for mental healthcare in Smith County and the greater East Texas region.

Keeping the health and safety guidelines put in place to protect the well-being of its students, East Texas Baptist University refashioned its traditional Homecoming celebration into a “Home on the Hill” week of festivities. Each day of the week-long event included engaging student-life activities that provided on-campus ETBU students with fun ways to safely celebrate what it means to be a Tiger.