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East Texas Baptist University celebrated Commencement on December 7, featuring The Honorable Joe Manchin, United States Senator for West Virginia, as the keynote speaker. The ceremony, held in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center, honored the achievements of ETBU's graduating class and inspired attendees with Senator Manchin’s message of leadership, service, and perseverance.

East Texas Baptist University has been awarded a $2,208,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). This Title III grant, titled Project G.P.A. – Grow! Perform! Achieve! will be dispersed over the next five years to enhance ETBU’s academic support initiatives and student success programs.

East Texas Baptist University participated in its ninth annual Operation Christmas Child, an outreach program organized by Samaritan’s Purse. This ministry involves filling shoeboxes with small toys, school supplies, hygiene products, and other items sent to children worldwide as Christmas gifts and tangible reminders of God’s love for them. This year, ETBU also served as a designated drop-off location, inviting the surrounding community to join in spreading joy and hope.

East Texas Baptist University honored 125 graduating seniors by presenting their official ETBU Class Ring. The Ring Blessing was held Wednesday, November 20, for the December 2024 graduates. Inspired by Deuteronomy 6, the class ring allows ETBU Alumni to carry and display the love of Christ.

East Texas Baptist University Teague School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Antay Waters has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Perinatal Advisory Council. Dr. Waters, the only advanced practice nurse on the 19-member council, will serve a three-year term. The council is tasked with developing and recommending neonatal and maternal care standards for clinical care settings across the state.