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September 12, 2025

ETBU launches into academic year with Convocation

East Texas Baptist University held its annual Convocation Chapel service on Wednesday, September 10, welcoming students, faculty, and staff into Baker Chapel for a time of worship, prayer, and commissioning to officially launch the 2025-2026 academic year. Retired U.S. Navy Captain and retired NASA Astronaut Captain Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore delivered the keynote address to the campus community and friends of the University.

Four ETBU students pose for a photo with University President J. Blair Blackburn, who is dressed in academic regalia

September 9, 2024

ETBU enters into 2024-2025 academic year with Convocation

East Texas Baptist University held its annual Convocation chapel service on Monday, September 9, welcoming students, faculty, and staff to Baker Chapel for a time of worship, prayer, and dedication to officially launch the 2024-2025 academic year. Through Convocation, the University provides students with a greater understanding of the Christ-centered mission of ETBU and God's purposes for each Tiger student by sharing the values, core commitments, and traditions of the institution.

September 10, 2019

ETBU enters into 2019-2020 academic year with Convocation

East Texas Baptist University held its annual 2019 Fall Convocation chapel service on Friday, September 6. Faculty, staff, students, and governance leaders gathered for Convocation to celebrate the official start of the new academic year. During the service, the University recognized Judge David L. Anderson with an Honorary Doctorate degree.