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A large group of graduates in graduation regalia stand in front of ETBU's Historic Marshall Hall

May 10, 2025

ETBU Honors 218 Graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement

East Texas Baptist University presented 218 graduates with degrees during its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. During the ceremonies, 189 students received undergraduate degrees, and 29 received graduate degrees. The worship ceremony featured Scripture readings, praise and worship through song, prayers, and blessings over the graduates.

June 4, 2019

ETBU’s annual Hilltop University encourages senior adults

East Texas Baptist University held its annual Hilltop University on Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31. The three-day spiritual retreat offered more than 170 boomers and senior adults the opportunity to experience life as an ETBU student on campus through the study of God’s Word, corporate worship, joyful entertainment, and fellowship with friends.

ETBU Dean of the School of Education John Sargent reminds the ETBU community that the Gospel has the power to change the world. During the chapel service, the ETBU Integration of Faith and Learning Committee acknowledged Dr. Sargent as the J. Ward Walker Honoree.

April 26, 2019

ETBU names Dr. John Sargent as the 2019 J. Ward Walker Honoree

East Texas Baptist University recognized Dr. John Sargent as the 2019 J. Ward Walker Lecturer on Wednesday, April 24. Each year, the ETBU Integration of Faith and Learning Committee acknowledges a faculty or staff member as the J. Ward Walker Honoree to lead the lecture series. During the University’s chapel service, Dr. Sargent reminded the ETBU community that Christians have the power to change the world.