East Texas Baptist University faculty, staff, and students joined together on campus on Friday, November 1 to celebrate Texas State Arbor Day by planting trees and enhancing the University’s beautiful grounds.

East Texas Baptist University celebrated Homecoming 2024 by welcoming alumni and friends to campus Friday, October 18, through Saturday, October 19.

East Texas Baptist University has been named to the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s 2024 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing its commitment to providing exceptional pathways and support for transfer students. ETBU is one of 228 colleges and universities across the nation selected for this honor, which acknowledges institutions that excel in creating seamless transitions for community college students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.

East Texas Baptist University hosted the second annual Lyceum, a forum for Christian thinkers, writers, and scholars, on Monday, September 30, in the Woods Great Room of the Ornelas Student Center. This free, public event, organized by the School of Christian Studies and Humanities, welcomed attendees to engage in a thought-provoking evening centered on the intersection of faith and scholarship.

East Texas Baptist University welcomed students, families, and the community for Family Weekend 2024, held on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28. The event offered a variety of activities that celebrated Tiger pride, fellowship, and campus life.