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East Texas Baptist University has been named to the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s 2024 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing its commitment to providing exceptional pathways and support for transfer students. ETBU is one of 228 colleges and universities across the nation selected for this honor, which acknowledges institutions that excel in creating seamless transitions for community college students pursuing bachelor’s degrees.

East Texas Baptist University hosted the second annual Lyceum, a forum for Christian thinkers, writers, and scholars, on Monday, September 30, in the Woods Great Room of the Ornelas Student Center. This free, public event, organized by the School of Christian Studies and Humanities, welcomed attendees to engage in a thought-provoking evening centered on the intersection of faith and scholarship.

East Texas Baptist University welcomed students, families, and the community for Family Weekend 2024, held on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28. The event offered a variety of activities that celebrated Tiger pride, fellowship, and campus life.

East Texas Baptist University invites the community to its Fall Choir Concert on Thursday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Commission Center on the ETBU campus. Under the direction of Dr. Pat Antinone, Director of Choral Activities, the ETBU Concert Choir and the Hilltop Singers will perform a selection of pieces highlighting the rich intersection of worship and performance.

East Texas Baptist University recently hosted a luncheon in the Great Hall of the Great Commission Center to honor the achievements of 13 paraprofessionals from Marshall Independent School District (MISD) enrolled in the MavPATH program. The initiative, a collaboration between ETBU and MISD, is designed to support paraprofessionals in obtaining their bachelor's degree in education, focusing on elementary education.