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December 9, 2023

ETBU Celebrates 158 Graduates at Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony

On Saturday, December 9, East Texas Baptist University celebrated the achievements of 158 graduates at its commencement ceremony in the Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. Guided by the University's President, Dr. J. Blair Blackburn, the ceremony marked the conferral of degrees to 108 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The event was infused with Scripture readings, songs of praise and worship, heartfelt prayers, and blessings bestowed upon the graduates.

Spring 2023 Commencement

May 6, 2023

177 graduates conferred during ETBU’s Spring 2023 Commencement

East Texas Baptist University presented 177 graduates with degrees during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn presided over the ceremony as 149 students received undergraduate degrees and 28 received graduate degrees. The worship ceremony featured Scripture readings, praise and worship through song, prayers, and blessings over the graduates, including words from Dr. Blackburn reminding those in attendance of the University’s Christ-centered mission.

ETBU celebrates Spring 2021 Class at commencement services

May 8, 2021

ETBU celebrates Spring 2021 Class at commencement services

East Texas Baptist University held three Spring Commencement ceremonies to honor the 2021 spring graduates on Saturday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn presided over the ceremonies as 190 students received undergraduate degrees and 21 earned graduate degrees, for a total of 211 graduates. The Spring 2021 graduating class marks the largest in University history.