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News about "global study and serve"

Group of people with an ETBU flag in front of a blue building.

May 24, 2026

ETBU Biology and Spanish Students Serve Together on Medical Mission Trip to Guatemala

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.

A group of students standing in front of the Supreme Court.

May 20, 2026

ETBU Students Explore America’s Christian Heritage and Civic Foundations During Washington, D.C. Study & Serve Trip

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.

A group of people standing outside together in front of Big Ben in London

May 23, 2025

ETBU Students Embark on Global Study and Serve Trip to London

East Texas Baptist University students experienced British history, global cultures, and Christian service firsthand during a Global Study and Serve trip to London, England. Led by Associate Professor of History Dr. Jenny Hoover and, Dean of the School of Christian Studies and Humanities, and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science, Dr. Sandy Hoover, the weeklong journey combined educational exploration with ministry engagement, giving students opportunities to reflect academically, culturally, and spiritually.

A woman tending to a pediatric patient wearing scrubs inside with a stethoscope

May 23, 2025

ETBU Teague School of Nursing Students Serve in Guatemala

Eleven students and faculty from East Texas Baptist University’s Teague School of Nursing have returned from a Global Study and Serve trip to Guatemala, where they provided medical care to underserved communities in and around Antigua. The trip, in partnership with International Medical Relief (IMR), offered nursing students the opportunity to fulfill course service hours for Nursing as a Ministry while embracing the call to serve others through the love of Christ.