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September 30, 2025

Mackenzie Lawrence crowned as 69th Miss ETBU

East Texas Baptist University hosted the 69th annual Miss ETBU Pageant on Saturday, September 27, in Baker Chapel at the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. Mackenzie Lawrence, a senior nursing major, was crowned 2025 Miss ETBU. One of the University’s oldest and most cherished traditions, the Miss ETBU Pageant highlights students who exemplify Christian character, poise, and scholarship. The winner serves as an ambassador for ETBU, representing the University both on campus and in the community.

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May 2, 2025

ETBU names Bailee Kitchen 78th Senior Girl Call-Out

Bailee Kitchen of Clovis, Ca., was recognized on Wednesday, April 30, during East Texas Baptist University's 78th annual Senior Girl Call-Out. Selected by a faculty and staff vote, the senior student "called out" each year is distinguished for her exemplary Christian character, social consciousness, personal poise, academic achievement, and spiritual vision.

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January 26, 2019

ETBU celebrates continuous growing enrollment for the Spring 2019 semester

East Texas Baptist University has a total Spring 2019 enrollment of 1,398 students, an almost two percent increase from Spring 2018. Graduate enrollment has grown more than four percent from Fall 2018.  The University maintains a high undergraduate student retention rate of 88 percent. The University’s collaborative student learning-centered, retention initiatives have led to a unified and strengthened campus community for an overall enriched Christ-centered college experience for all students.