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ETBU’s first Tiger Football home game was held on Thursday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. against Wisconsin-Platteville. Prior to the game, the University hosted a community-wide tailgate, consisting of the Tiger Walk, food trucks, live music, lawn games, bounce houses, and giveaways.

East Texas Baptist University has more students attending this year than ever before with 1,613 total students, a 5.2 percent increase over Fall 2017. The Fall 2018 enrollment represents 23.3 percent growth over the last three years. In addition, the University’s 83 percent retention rate continues to rise with expanded student life and spiritual development activities, academic support and opportunities, alumni interactions, donor support, facility improvements, and athletic participation.

Robin Y. Richardson, Marshall News Messenger

When he's not in the courtroom litigating high profile patent cases, local attorney Sam Baxter is out in his community, advocating for children, supporting every endeavor he can, for the greater good.

The East Texas Baptist University Women’s Basketball team traveled to Jamaica from Wednesday, August 1 through Thursday, August 9 as a part of the Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME) program. Led by Head Coach Rusty Rainbolt and ETBU Director of Global Education Lisa Seeley, the group of 27 partnered with Ignite International to minister to the people of Jamaica.

The East Texas Baptist University School of Nursing has attained a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the fourth consecutive year.