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AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE: RICHARDSON, Texas (9/08/15) - The voice of East Texas Baptist University athletics, Mike Midkiff, was recognized by the Sports Information Directors of the American Southwest Conference as its Outstanding Media Service Award Recipient for the 2014-15 academic year. Midkiff was honored Saturday (Sept. 5) at halftime of the McMurry University football game.
  

VOLLEYBALL: SHERMAN, Texas (9/13/15) - Rolling through day two at the Austin College Invitational, East Texas Baptist University swept both St. Gregory's University and Austin College. ETBU shut out each team winning in straight sets and now has won six straight matches and stands at 7-1 overall.

ETBU 3, St. Gregory's 0

MARSHALL, Texas (9/7/15) - The Fifth Annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing hosted by East Texas Baptist University will held on Friday, September 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Baker Auditorium in the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center.  The two hours of praising God through hymns will be directed by different leaders. There is no cost to attend the Hymn Sing.  

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (9/5/2015) - Many college students, when attending school away from their hometowns, will become involved with campus life without participating in the city's community. But a group of students from East Texas Baptist University is spending weekday evenings doing just that.

"We do (games) and a Bible study and then have (snacks) and Kool-Aid. The main thing is to love on the kids and to let them know we're here (for them)," said junior Ashley Mexicano, who is a leader for the ETBU outreach program Kid's Club. 

MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER (9/5/2015) - East Texas Baptist University President Blair Blackburn encouraged students, faculty and staff on Friday to be the light of the world during the university's 2015-16 school year convocation ceremony. 

"The light on the hill burns day and night, symbolizing enduring knowledge, guidance and truth," the university's Director of Student Success Kelley Paul said Friday referring to the institution's light on the hill. "We believe you chose is as a result of God's leadership."