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East Texas Baptist University held a Patriot Day Chapel Service on September 11, 2017, to remember and honor those affected by the traumatic terrorists' attacks on our nation that occurred 16 years ago. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Marshall community joined to pray at the University's chapel service for public servants, those still affected by the events that occurred in 2001, and American citizens and leaders to stand united. Reid Adams, ETBU's Student Body President and ETBU President J.

East Texas Baptist University achieved a historic milestone with record enrollment standing at 1,533 total students. This number represents a five percent growth from Fall 2016. In addition, the University's freshmen enrollment of 419 new Tigers is the largest freshmen class in the history of the institution. The collaborative effort of Academic Affairs, Athletics, and Admissions increased the freshmen cohort 21 percent over Fall 2016. 

East Texas Baptist University's first week of courses began on Monday, August 21. The University hosted an array of events throughout the week to reach out to all types of students and provide them with the resources and opportunities to get involved. From the Tiger Family Gathering to the Back to School Bash, students, faculty, and staff were able to build relationships with one another. 

East Texas Baptist University's Welcome Week invited incoming new students to experience life on the Hill through a five-day event, consisting of large group sessions focused on social, academic, and spiritual development as well as activities such as small group sessions, service projects, an ETBU Amazing Race, and Chill on the Hill.

East Texas Baptist University hosted a variety of camps throughout the summer, structured to refine the strength, leadership, and faith of students across the state. In addition to managing ETBU camps, the University partnered with outside organizations to provide youth with a camp experience on East Texas Baptist's historic campus.

ETBU Sports Camps are designed to prepare athletes of all levels with tactical training in a challenging and exciting atmosphere. ETBU offered camps for football, volleyball, men and women's soccer, softball, baseball, and men and women's basketball.