News about "East Texas Baptist University"

East Texas Baptist University will soon transition its campus Bookstore in the Bennett Student Commons to Texas Book Company (TBC), bringing a unique blend of products, affordable course materials options, and support for University faculty. The newly renovated Bookstore will officially open on November 19, 2021.

East Texas Baptist University welcomed ETBC and ETBU retirees, Legacy of 1912 Society Members, and Endowed Scholarship Donors to campus Wednesday, November 10, for the annual Legacy of 1912 Society Luncheon.

A new educational center is planned for the former Capital One bank building in downtown Marshall, thanks to a partnership between East Texas Baptist University and the Marshall Economic Development Corporation.

Each year on the official Texas State Arbor Day, East Texas Baptist University takes to the campus grounds to plant trees and contribute to the beautification of campus. While National Arbor Day occurs in late April, Texas Arbor Day occurs on the first Friday in November due to the cooler temperatures. In order to turn Arbor Day into a service-learning experience, ETBU provides a unique opportunity for students to get involved in the tree planting process each year.

East Texas Baptist University hosted Dr. Carol Holcomb, Professor of Church History and Baptist Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, on Wednesday, November 3, as part of the William Pinson Lecture Series. The William M. Pinson Baptist History Lecture Series was established by the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) as an expression of gratitude for Dr. William Pinson’s service to Baptists throughout the United States, including serving as a pastor, seminary professor, seminary president, and Baptist denominational leader.