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Restoring Feagin Hall

Honoring Our Past, Investing in Our Future

Feagin Hall is a treasured part of our campus story. Thousands of alumni who made East Texas Baptist their “Home on the Hill” deepened their walk with the Lord, forged the bonds of friendship, and prepared for God’s calling within this residence hall. By preserving Feagin Hall’s heritage and modernizing its interior, we honor their legacy while preparing to welcome future Tigers who will write the next chapter of the building's storied history.

Constructed in 1950, Feagin Hall was the college home to men called to study at ETBC and ETBU for 64 years. The building has a unique history with the architect who designed ETBU’s Marshall Grand, Robert E. Craig Hall, and Harvey Daniel Bruce Hall. With the expertise in Classical architectural design by the famed Wyatt C. Hedrick and the structural integrity and quality of Post War construction, Feagin Hall is a well-constructed residential facility that reflects the majestic beauty and excellence of ETBU’s campus.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our lead donors, who have committed more than $1,800,000 for the project, we are launching a bold vision to renovate and repurpose Feagin Hall, restoring its historic beauty and reopening it to serve the next generation of Tiger men.

We invite you to partner with us in shaping the future of ETBU. Together, we can restore Feagin Hall as a place where men are educated, discipled, and sent to impact people for Christ.

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ETBU Launches into Academic Year with Convocation

East Texas Baptist University held its annual Convocation Chapel service on Wednesday, September 10, welcoming students, faculty, and staff into Baker Chapel for a time of worship, prayer, and commissioning to officially launch the 2025-2026 academic year. Retired U.S. Navy Captain and retired NASA Astronaut Captain Barry E. “Butch” Wilmore delivered the keynote address to the campus community and friends of the University

Captain Wilmore is one of only two NASA Astronauts in the history of human spaceflight to fly aboard five different spacecraft. He has spent over 31 hours outside the International Space Station on his five spacewalks and a total of 464 days in space. Captain Wilmore is the proud dad of current ETBU student, Daryn, a junior theatre arts education major.

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ETBU Welcomes Tiger Families for Family Weekend

East Texas Baptist University welcomed students, families, and loved ones for Family Weekend on Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. Families were able to enjoy a variety of events that showcased life on the Hill

“Family Weekend is one of our favorite times of the year because it allows us to welcome parents and families into the life of the University,” Senior Vice President for Campus Life Ryan Erwin said. “It’s a chance to walk alongside them, celebrate the ways their students are growing and thriving, and rejoice together in the Christ-centered community that makes ETBU feel like home.” Read more.

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ETBU Hosts Fifteenth Annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing

East Texas Baptist University hosted its 15th annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing on Friday, September 12, at Baker Chapel in the Rogers Spiritual Life Center. Hundreds of participants, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and churches from across East Texas and neighboring states, joined for an afternoon of worship, fellowship, and a shared celebration of Christian faith. This year’s Hymn Sing coincided with Family Weekend on the Hill, presenting a special opportunity for Tiger families to join in the tradition with students. Read more.

The Countdown is On!

Less than one month until ETBU Homecoming 2025. We can't wait to welcome Tiger Alumni and friends back to the Hill, October 17-18, for this special tradition! Learn More and Register

Colloquy

ETBU’s B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary is excited to announce this year’s speaker at Fall Colloquy is Douglas Sweeney, dean of Beeson Divinity School at Samford University and noted historian on Jonathan Edwards/American Evangelicalism

The author of “The American Evangelical Story” and a dozen other books, few are as knowledgeable on this very important period of American history. Dr. Sweeney will be addressing the topic, “The Evangelical Supernatural.” Join us at First Baptist Church Arlington, November 17-18!

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