Tiger Pride Feb. 28, 2020 by East Texas Baptist University

ETBU Nursing Program Ranked #1 in Texas East Texas Baptist University’s School of Nursing was recently ranked as the #1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program out of the 118 programs evaluated in Texas by the Annual RegisteredNursing.org Registered Nursing Program State Rankings. “God has blessed us in so many ways – dedicated faculty and staff, networks of health care providers, community support, and state of the art facilities,” Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas Sanders said. “Through these and many other gifts, God makes all things possible. This ranking is an example of God’s grace and gifts to prepare nurses for His healing ministry.” RN Program State Rankings are measured through analyzing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) pass rates, or, the percentage of graduates who pass the NCLEX following graduation. Many state boards of nursing use the total overall NCLEX pass rates to determine a nursing program’s ability to produce prepared and equipped students. Read more.

James A. Moore ('60) Reunion Choir Event and Concert Please join us in honoring the legacy of the world-class choral conductor and former music educator James A. Moore on April 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in Baker Chapel. Moore served at ETBU from 1977-1980 and 1994-2009.

All former choir members, family, colleagues, and friends of James Moore are invited to participate in a reunion choir event directed by his daughter, Kelly Pfaffenberger, and several other invited guests. Concert participation is free, but lunch is available for $15. Music will be provided in advance, and rehearsal will begin at 10:00 a.m. on April 18. The concert is free to attend and open to the public.

ETBU Congreso Experience Encourages Hispanic Students to Embrace God's Call In partnership with Texas Baptists (BGCT) for the second year in a row, East Texas Baptist University hosted a Congreso Experience on Saturday, February 8. The event, themed “Witness,” focused on Acts 1:8 and encouraged more than 100 local participants from area churches in their pursuit of God’s calling on their lives. “The purpose for Congreso is to provide a regional experience for Hispanic students who are in middle and high school to help strengthen their faith, and to share the Gospel,” Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Jeremy Johnston said. “At ETBU, we believe in transforming our community. We start with the people on our campus, and we equip them to go and make a difference.” Texas Baptists is a fellowship of diverse churches, institutions, and organizations working together to continue Jesus’ ministry of sharing the Gospel and transforming communities. Hosted once a year by affiliated organizations, Congreso Experiences are one-day events held regionally that provide a taste of the annual three-day Congreso conference specifically designed for Hispanic youth in 6th grade and above. The Congreso Hispanic Conference is the largest annual gathering of Hispanic Baptist youth in North America. Over 3,000 students meet each year for worship, preaching, and small group training in evangelism and discipleship. Read more.

ETBU Cub Club and Tiger Club The Alumni Office is excited to offer the ETBU Cub and Tiger Club programs to the children and grandchildren in the ETBU family. The programs nurture and develop participants' connection to ETBU so that one day, they will enroll as an ETBU Tiger. The ETBU Cub Club is for infants to children seven years old. The ETBU Tiger Club is for those between the ages of eight and 18. Every year the participants receive a birthday card from the University and will receive age-appropriate ETBU gifts on select birthdays. The cost for the program is $25 per participant. Enroll your children or grandchildren today!

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ETBU in the News 'Addams Family' creeps into downtown Marshall They’re creepy and they’re kooky, they’re mysterious and spooky and they’re coming to Marshall in East Texas Baptist University’s performance of “The Addams Family.” Staged at the new Memorial City Hall Performance Center in downtown Marshall, performances are set for 7 p.m. Feb. 27-29 and 2:30 p.m. March 1. Read more.

ETBU's Kendrick Clark Takes No. 1 Spot in Sportscenter Top Ten Plays ETBU Women's Basketball took the number one spot on ESPN's Sportscenter Top Ten plays Saturday, February 1. A mad scramble for the ball led to a shot from Kendrick Clark to beat the shot clock in the 4th quarter. ETBU won that game against LeTourneau, 50-47. Read more.

ETBU Hockey Earns Bid to West Regional Tournament History continues to be made for the East Texas Baptist University Hockey Team as they recently received a bid to the ACHA Division II West Regional Tournament in Boise, Idaho. ETBU Hockey, in their fourth year as a program, earned their first bid as the #10 team in the region. Read more.

George Moore ('71) Inducted into Texarkana ISD Hall of Fame Texarkana Independent School District will honor ETBU Alumnus George Moore as their 2020 inductee into the TISD Hall of Fame during its annual Texas Public Schools Week Community Breakfast. During his time at TISD, Moore served as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. Read more.

ETBU Men's and Women's Basketball Advance in ASC Tourney East Texas Baptist University men's and women's basketball teams advanced to the semi-final game in the American Southwest Conference Tournament this week. The men's team will face UT Dallas in the semi-final game while the women's team will play the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Read more.

Bass Fishing competes at FLW National Championship This week members of the ETBU Bass Fishing Team competed at the FLW National Championship in Leesburg, Florida. Jacob Keith and Mason Beatty placed 35th and Brett Clark and Cody Ross placed 68th out of 156 boats. Read more.

For more information please call: Dr. Scott Bryant Vice President for Advancement 903.923.2069 | sbryant@etbu.edu Emily Roberson Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Communication 903.923.2043 | eroberson@etbu.edu Reid Adams ('19) Advancement Officer 903.923.2070 | reida@etbu.edu

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