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East Texas Baptist University recognized the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation as the 2025 ETBU Good Samaritan Award recipient on Thursday, February 20, at the Great Commission Center on ETBU's campus. Inspired by the parable in Luke 10:25-37, the Good Samaritan Award & ETBU Scholarship Dinner celebrates individuals and organizations who exemplify the spirit of "loving your neighbor as yourself."

The East Texas Baptist University Hilltop Singers were invited to perform a showcase concert at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Annual Conference, which took place February 12-15, 2025, in San Antonio. This opportunity placed the Hilltop Singers among the most outstanding performing ensembles across Texas, showcasing their excellence and the distinction of ETBU’s Music Department.

East Texas Baptist University continues to see strong enrollment for the Spring 2025 semester, marking the second-highest Spring enrollment in the University’s history. This milestone highlights ETBU’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education and student success.

On Monday, December 9, the East Texas Baptist University Hockey team departed Texas for Sweden as part of ETBU’s Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME). This marks the 22nd trip for ETBU Athletics under the TAME initiative and the second international mission for the Tiger Hockey team, following their 2019 trip to Slovakia.

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, East Texas Baptist University President J. Blair Blackburn was presented with the Veretta and Jesse E. Rider, Sr. Leadership Award for Community Impact at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn in Tyler, Texas. The event brought together community leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives to celebrate individuals who have contributed significantly to the East Texas region.