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East Texas Baptist University sent 11 Baptist Student Ministry student leaders to South Padre Island, Texas on Friday, March 9 through Friday, March 16 as a part of Beach Reach. According to the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, more than 35,000 spring breakers visited the beach from all over the country. Texas Baptists (BGCT) reported over 750 college students traveled to provide free food and transportation to these beach visitors.

After a tightly fought first quarter, the East Texas Baptist women's basketball suddenly caught fire for the rest of the game as they would upset the University of Texas Dallas Comets for the second time in two weeks winning 64-51 in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Tigers will continue to dance as they will advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history and are now 24-6 on the year.
 

East Texas Baptist University held Woven, a one-day event focusing on God's design for relationships, on Wednesday, February 14. The conference addressed topics such as singleness, dating, engagement, marriage, and purity and consisted of a chapel service for all students, faculty, and staff and a luncheon for those seriously dating, engaged, or newly married. 

East Texas Baptist University hosted Preview Day on Monday, January 22. The event is specifically designed for prospective and transfer students and their families. In recognition that a positive first year is integral for educational performance, engagement in the community, and progression toward graduation, ETBU provides various opportunities to learn about its academic programs, residence life, financial aid, and accommodations that are in place for all students to succeed. 

East Texas Baptist University administered one-week and two-week Mini-Term courses, beginning on Monday, December 11 and concluding on Friday, January 12. More than 170 students were enrolled in nine courses, including December, January, and Winter terms.