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December 7, 2024

East Texas Baptist University Confers 202 Graduates during Fall Commencement

On Saturday, December 7, East Texas Baptist University celebrated the achievements of 202 graduates at its commencement ceremonies in 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 140 undergraduate and 62 graduate students. The event was filled with Scripture readings, songs of praise and worship, heartfelt prayers, and blessings bestowed upon the graduates.

ETBU President J Blair Blackburn engages Senator Joes Manchin in a Q&A

December 7, 2024

United States Senator Joe Manchin Delivers Keynote Address at ETBU Commencement

East Texas Baptist University celebrated Commencement on December 7, featuring The Honorable Joe Manchin, United States Senator for West Virginia, as the keynote speaker. The ceremony, held in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center, honored the achievements of ETBU's graduating class and inspired attendees with Senator Manchin’s message of leadership, service, and perseverance.

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.

Large group of graduates posed with diplomas in front of brick academic building smiling at the camera

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.