This year's Homecoming festivities coincided with the University's 110th anniversary, marked by the annual Founders Day, which recognizes the institution's charter on October 22, 1912. During a special Homecoming Chapel service, the 2022 Golden Blazers, Alumni Award recipients, Golden Lightkeeper recipient, and the Honor Class of 1972 were recognized. ETBU seniors R.J. Miller and Abby Jones were named 2022 ETBU Homecoming King and Queen.
The Legacy of 1912 Society comprises of alumni and friends who, through thoughtful estate planning and other forms of planned giving, ensure that resources will be available to support ETBU far into the future. Distinguished members of the Legacy of 1912 Society were recently invited to campus where they were recognized in Chapel and celebrated during a luncheon with students. See More
Mark the milestone of a loved one, classmate, or recent graduate with the purchase of a “Mark your Milestone” engraved brick this Christmas! The brick will be installed outside the Ornelas Student Center in the Quad. When you buy a brick as a gift, you will receive a card with the personalized engraved brick information that you can give as a gift this holiday season. Place your gift brick order prior to December 16, so you can receive the personalized card in time to deliver for Christmas.
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Bill Cox ('49) joins the East Texas Baptist University Tiger Alumni Podcast to discuss leading worship at his retirement center and when he came to the Hill in 1944. Mr. Cox talks about answering the call to ministry during his time at ETBC and his life in music ministry. Listen to Mr. Cox's love for Jesus Christ and East Texas Baptist.
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ETBU December 2022 graduates recently received their official ETBU Class Ring during a special Ring Blessing Chapel service. The Story of the ETBU Class Ring was read aloud as the University honored the upcoming Tiger graduates. The Ring Blessing service celebrates the accomplishment of the students during their time on the Hill and encourages them to take the Light of Christ with them after they leave campus following graduation.
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The ETBU Family recently joined together for the 2022 Turkey Trot. Students, Faculty, and Staff lined up in front of Centennial Hall for the annual Trot that featured a 2K walking course and a 5K running course. All proceeds from the event went to support the shipping costs for ETBU’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry.
Shirley ('05 & '16) Receives NFCA Humanitarian Award
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced ETBU Head Softball Coach Janae Shirley ('05 & '16) as the 2022 recipient of the Association's Humanitarian Award. Under her guidance, ETBU Softball has invested in community engagement initiatives that will leave a lasting impact throughout East Texas. Read more.
Texas Baptists name Kenebrew ('00) 2022 Baptist Educators Serving Texans Award Recipient
The Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.) Award celebrates Christian educators who are living out their faith daily among their students and the Texas Baptists institutions that taught them. Adrien Kenebrew ('00) serves Hamshire Fannet ISD families and community as basketball coach and is a faithful member of 2nd Baptist Church of Baytown. Read more
Passion turned to Profession for Steele ('10)
ETBU music education alumnae Lindsay Steele ('10) turned her passion for photography into her profession with a Downtown Longview studio and a recently published book Dream in Color featuring vibrant photographs that provide subtle nods to pop culture. Read more
Among the activities sponsored throughout October to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, ETBU's Cultural Outreach Ministries hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Program featuring a panel of local citizens who shared insight into what it means to be a person of Hispanic heritage. Read more Stay in touch and share your news with your ETBU Family. Send your career accomplishments and family updates to alumni@ETBU.edu or click here to update your information.
Dr. Scott Bryant
Vice President for Advancement 903.923.2069 | sbryant@ETBU.edu
Cari Walker Johnson (`94)
Director of Alumni Relations 903.923.2043 | cjohnson@ETBU.edu
Keli Sparks Gifts Coordinator 903.923.2071 | ksparks@ETBU.edu
Steve M. Braun
Development Officer | Assistant to the President 903.923.2397 | smbraun@ETBU.edu