News about "East Texas Baptist University"

B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at East Texas Baptist University has named David Butts as Director of Admissions, bringing nearly four decades of ministry experience, leadership, and discipleship training to the role.

East Texas Baptist University honored 158 graduating seniors by presenting their official ETBU Class Ring. The Ring Blessing ceremony was held Wednesday, April 29, for the soon-to-be ETBU alumni who will walk the stage in May 2026. Inspired by Deuteronomy 6, the class ring allows ETBU Alumni to carry and display the love of Christ.

Camille Freeman of Henderson, Texas, was recognized on Wednesday, April 29, during East Texas Baptist University’s 79th 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.

B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at ETBU hosted Dr. Holly Allen, retired Professor of Christian Ministries and Family Science at Lipscomb University, as the keynote speaker for the Frank W. and Pauline Patterson Lecture Series, held April 27–28 on the ETBU campus as part of the Seminary’s Spring 2026 Colloquy.

East Texas Baptist University celebrated the academic achievements of its students during the annual Honors Chapel awards ceremony held on Wednesday, April 22. The event recognized students for their dedication to scholarship, servant leadership, Christian character, and campus involvement. Students were honored for their induction into prestigious academic honor societies and received departmental Academic Excellence Awards selected by faculty members.
 
2026 Academic Excellence Award Recipients:
 
Perseverance Award | Sha’Destini King