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May 9, 2026

ETBU Celebrates 207 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

East Texas Baptist University presented 207 graduates with degrees during its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. During the ceremonies, 167 students received undergraduate degrees, 36 received master’s degrees, and four earned doctoral degrees. The worship ceremony featured Scripture readings, praise and worship through song, prayers, and blessings over the graduates.

During a commencement ceremony, a woman in a navy cap and gown on the right receive her diploma from a man in navy academic regalia on the left.

May 11, 2024

186 graduates conferred during ETBU’s Spring 2024 Commencement

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.