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The East Texas Baptist University Debate Team competed in the Hub City Swing Debate Tournament September 23-24 in Hattiesburg, MS. The team returned home with a fifth place team finish, as well as numerous individual honors. 

In the Novice division, Carrie Sparks posted a 4-1 preliminary round record and advanced to octofinals and quarterfinals before falling in the semifinal round. Markevia Holmes, competing in her second debate tournament ever, earned a 3-2 preliminary record, advancing to the elimination round of 16.

MARSHALL, Texas-The East Texas Baptist University Debate Team competed in the Lee College Mendoza Debate Tournament September 17-18 in Baytown, Texas. The team returned home with a third place team finish, ahead of eight other programs in the 11-program field. 

ETBU finished ahead of Stephen F. Austin State University, Southern Methodist University, and Northwestern State University. This was the first debate tournament experience for four of ETBU's seven competitors at the event. 

East Texas Baptist University and Marshall ISD announced a new Professional Development Scholarship for "qualified, eligible, and approved" MISD employees at a press conference held at ETBU's Ornelas Student Center on July 21.

MARSHALL, Texas (3/28//16) – East Texas Baptist University President Dr. J. Blair Blackburn announces the appointment of Dr. Tommy Sanders as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

MARSHALL, Texas (3/12/16) – The East Texas Baptist University Debate Team participated in the Alvin College Classic Debate Tournament in Alvin, Texas, March 4-5, and two team members came home with a division championship.