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East Texas Baptist University received recognition as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effectively manage campus trees, connect with the community to foster urban forests, and engage the student population to utilize service learning opportunities centered on campus, community, and forestry efforts. ETBU is one of 28 Tree Campus USA colleges and universities in Texas, and one of over 350 Tree Campus USA colleges in America.

East Texas Baptist University partnered with Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) through an articulation agreement. The agreement, signed by ETBU President J. Blair Blackburn and NTCC President Ron Clinton, will provide an affordable avenue for NTCC students to pursue a quality, Christian education at East Texas Baptist. 

The East Texas Baptist University Volleyball Team spent Spring Break in Eastern Europe as a part of the Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME) program. The group of 16, led by Vice President for Athletics Ryan Erwin and his wife, Kristy, along with Head Volleyball Coach Keely Peterson, partnered with two ETBU alumni currently serving overseas. Through TAME, the Tigers were enabled to engage in outreach by hosting volleyball clinics, teaching English, and competing with local club teams.  

East Texas Baptist University sent 11 Baptist Student Ministry student leaders to South Padre Island, Texas on Friday, March 9 through Friday, March 16 as a part of Beach Reach. According to the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce, more than 35,000 spring breakers visited the beach from all over the country. Texas Baptists (BGCT) reported over 750 college students traveled to provide free food and transportation to these beach visitors.

The East Texas Baptist University Faculty Brass Quintet performed at the Texas Music Education Association (TMEA) Music Showcase on Friday, February 16. The convention was held in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Wednesday, February 14 through Saturday, February 17.