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As East Texas Baptist University students packed up their dorm rooms at the close of the semester, a new initiative invited them to give with purpose. Made New, a service project launched by students in the Service-Learning and Humanities class in partnership with the student organization Amigos Unidos, turned cast-off belongings into blessings for the broader East Texas community.

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.

East Texas Baptist University President Dr. J. Blair Blackburn has announced the launch of a comprehensive brand refresh. The updated brand reflects ETBU’s commitment to academic excellence, spiritual development, and community impact while enhancing consistency and recognition across all University communications.

Students in East Texas Baptist University’s Worship Music course recently completed a comprehensive research project examining the content of the most-sung worship songs in churches across the country. By analyzing the Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) Top 100 songs for fall 2024, students explored what theological themes are shaping congregational worship today.

East Texas Baptist University honored 175 graduating seniors by presenting their official ETBU Class Ring. The Ring Blessing ceremony was held Wednesday, April 30, for the soon-to-be ETBU alumni who will walk the stage in May 2025. Inspired by Deuteronomy 6, the class ring allows ETBU Alumni to carry and display the love of Christ.