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More than a dozen students stand around large stacks of Christmas boxes filled with donations

November 26, 2024

ETBU Spreads Christmas Joy Worldwide Through Operation Christmas Child

East Texas Baptist University participated in its ninth annual Operation Christmas Child, an outreach program organized by Samaritan’s Purse. This ministry involves filling shoeboxes with small toys, school supplies, hygiene products, and other items sent to children worldwide as Christmas gifts and tangible reminders of God’s love for them. This year, ETBU also served as a designated drop-off location, inviting the surrounding community to join in spreading joy and hope.

Smiling woman in a professional outfit stands in a modern nursing simulation lab, with hospital beds, mannequins, and medical equipment visible in the background.

November 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints ETBU Professor Dr. Antay Waters to Perinatal Advisory Council

East Texas Baptist University Teague School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Antay Waters has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Perinatal Advisory Council. Dr. Waters, the only advanced practice nurse on the 19-member council, will serve a three-year term. The council is tasked with developing and recommending neonatal and maternal care standards for clinical care settings across the state.

November 13, 2024

Legacy of 1912 Luncheon Unites ETBU's Donors, Retirees, and Students

On Wednesday, November 6, East Texas Baptist University hosted its annual Legacy of 1912 Society Luncheon, welcoming ETBU retirees, Legacy of 1912 Society members, and endowed scholarship donors to campus.

The Legacy of 1912 Society is comprised of alumni and friends who, through thoughtful estate planning and other forms of planned giving, ensure that resources will be available to support ETBU far into the future.