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East Texas Baptist University recognized the academic achievements of outstanding Tiger students at the annual Honors Chapel awards ceremony on April 26. Students who were inducted into various honor societies, as well as those who received Academic Excellence Awards, were applauded for their accomplishments. Academic Excellence Awards are given to students from different academic departments who are recognized by their respective faculty for their Christian character, scholarly accomplishments, servant leadership, and active involvement in ETBU campus life.

Ten students from the Fred Hale School of Business at East Texas Baptist University will receive Certified Management Accountant (CMA) scholarships from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

CMA is an internationally recognized accounting certification focusing not only on calculating numbers but understanding the numbers and using them to make strategic financial decisions.

Mollie Dittmar of Buffalo, Texas, was recognized on Friday, April 21, during East Texas Baptist University’s 76th 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.

118 East Texas Baptist University graduating seniors were recognized on Wednesday, April 19, with the presentation of their official ETBU class ring. The ring represents seniors' hard work and dedication throughout their time on the Hill. Inspired by Deuteronomy 6, the Class Ring allows ETBU Alumni to carry and display the love of Christ.

East Texas Baptist University President Dr. J Blair Blackburn and the Tiger Athletic Department honored Jason Bell and his family Saturday, April 1, with the dedication of Jason Bell Park at Taylor Field, home to the ETBU Tiger Softball Team.