ETBU Tigers welcomed their families to the Hill for a weekend full of community and fellowship on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Over 1,000 ETBU family members attended Family Weekend social activities and the first Tiger Football home game versus Southwestern University. Family Weekend activities are designed to bring faculty, staff, students, and families together for a weekend of fellowship.
East Texas Baptist University seniors Colton Berryhill from Bullard, Texas, and Annie Walker from Montgomery, Texas, were honored on October 3 with the Bob and Gayle Riley Servant Leadership Award. One male and one female student are selected each year for the Riley Servant Leadership Award based on their embodiment of being a Christian servant leader in their daily lives. Fellow students, professors, and other members of the ETBU campus community submit nominations recognizing their dedication to pursuing a Christ like practice of servanthood. During his presidential tenure (1992 2009), Dr. Riley founded the award to foster the mind and spirit of Christ portrayed by students through service and leadership at East Texas Baptist University. Congratulations Colton and Annie!
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Haleigh Akin, a senior elementary education major from Tyler, Texas, was crowned as the 66th Miss ETBU on Saturday, September 24. Haleigh, daughter of Mickey ('92) and Anita (New) Akin ('92), who embodies the spirit of what it means to be a Christian servant leader on campus and in the community, was selected from 11 contestants during the 66th annual Miss ETBU Pageant sponsored by ETBU’s Student Government Association.
Miss ETBU is one of ETBU’s oldest and most cherished traditions. Miss ETBU is selected by a panel of judges based on her Christian character, poise, and scholarship. Miss ETBU, as an official ambassador of ETBU, represents the University both on campus and in the community. Congratulations Haleigh!
Hundreds of community members and a score of churches gathered for East Texas Baptist University’s annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing on Friday, September 23, in Baker Chapel of the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. ETBU welcomed the campus, alumni, and local church communities to come together for a special time of worship, fellowship, and celebration of Christian faith.
See MoreWe hope you'll join us on October 21 and 22 for East Texas Baptist University Homecoming 2022!
The weekend begins Friday morning as the East Texas Baptist Family gathers in Baker Chapel for the Homecoming Awards Chapel and activities continue into the evening with the ETBU Jazz Band Concert, Tiger Pep Rally, Fireworks Show, and Late Night Breakfast. Saturday the festivities continue with the Decade Reunion Brunches, Tiger Family Carnival and Tailgate, Tiger Tales with Toby and Tabby, Homecoming Volleyball and Ice Hockey games, and the Homecoming Football game as ETBU faces Austin College at 1 p.m.
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Meagan Smith joins the East Texas Baptist University Tiger Alumni Podcast to discuss her time as a student and as the Student Activities Coordinator at ETBU. Learn how Meagan is using her mass communications degree as a wife, mother, and community volunteer.
E. Leon Carter ('80) was named to Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers Top 10 Texas Lawyers list in the recent 2022 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. Leon is a principal of Carter Arnett and was recognized as the Dallas Bar Association's Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2019. Congratulations Leon! Read more.
Ben Stewart ('01) was recognized as one of the top business litigation attorneys in the 2022 edition of Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers, a prestigious legal guide. No more than five percent of each state's eligible attorneys are chosen each year for recognition, with business litigation among the most competitive practice areas. Congratulations Ben! Read more
Twelve East Texas Baptist University nursing students were presented with the Polly Cargill Nursing Scholarship on behalf of the Jerry and Jack Cargill family and East Texas Baptist University. ETBU nursing students were 12 of 17 students in East Texas receiving scholarships who will impact the medical industry through a future career in nursing. Read more.
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