News about "East Texas Baptist University"

East Texas Baptist University and B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary are pleased to announce their official merger, following approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The SACSCOC Board of Trustees approved ETBU’s Substantive Merger/Level Change prospectus, endorsing the integration of B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary into ETBU. With this approval, ETBU expands its status as a Level VI institution of higher learning with no further reporting required.

Tristen Maddox, the standout shortstop from East Texas Baptist University's Softball team, has etched her name in NCAA Division III history. She has been honored as the NCAA Division III Athlete of the Year, a prestigious accolade announced today by the Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) and Honda. Maddox's achievement marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the fifth softball player to earn this recognition in the 35-year history of the award.

On the final day of the NCAA Division III Softball National Championship on the campus of East Texas Baptist University, No. 2-seeded ETBU erupted for 17 runs, including five home runs securing the program's second national championship. With the wins Wednesday at Jason Bell Park at Taylor Field, it is the first time in modern-day history that a team has hosted and won the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament. In the opening game, ETBU defeated No.

East Texas Baptist University presented 186 graduates with degrees during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn presided over the ceremony, during which 165 students received undergraduate degrees and 21 received graduate degrees. The worship ceremony featured Scripture readings, praise and worship through song, prayers, and blessings over the graduates, including words from Dr.

East Texas Baptist University is proud to announce its reception of a $475,000.00 grant from the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA has awarded these funds to enable ETBU to address economic challenges in Marshall and the surrounding region by developing and implementing long-term economic revitalization strategies to serve the local economy. This strategic investment is poised to foster sustained economic advancement and vitality within the region for years to come.