Tiger Pride Jan. 15, 2022

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SPRING ENROLLMENT REVEALS FURTHER GROWTH FOR EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

East Texas Baptist University’s Spring 2022 enrollment has set yet another milestone record with 1,495 new and returning Tigers enrolled for classes in January 2022. This new spring enrollment record features a 1.1% increase over last year’s record spring enrollment as the highest in University history.

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May 23-25, 2022

Join the ETBU Family for Hilltop University, a spiritual retreat for Boomers and Senior Adults hosted every May at East Texas Baptist University.

Conference events include corporate worship, preaching, Bible studies, concerts, breakout sessions, and dessert fellowships. Hilltop U attendees enjoy on-campus housing in a spectacular residence facility and delicious meals in ETBU’s Bennett Student Commons!

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Faith and Learning

In the spring of 2021, East Texas Baptist University received a grant from the Lilly Fellows Network to support faculty as they find new and meaningful ways to integrate their faith into their classrooms.

Three ETBU professors: Chair of Department of Communication Studies and Assistant Professor of Communication Dan Streety, Assistant Professor of Music Lynette Vincent, and Associate Professor of English Troy White, were selected to reflect on their experiences and share their perspectives with all of the faculty earlier this month.

ETBU Legacy Student: James Nance

Meet Legacy Student, James Nance, a sophomore business administration major and member of the Tiger Marching Band.

James's parents are Robert ('95) and April (Cox) ('95) Nance of Marshall, Texas.

“I’ve had a great time during my first semester at ETBU. I have enjoyed all my interactions with the faculty and staff, and I have made a lot of good friends," Nance said.

Alumni Spotlight: Gabi Henley

Gabi Henley ('19) is living out her calling as an educator and coach in her hometown school district of Crowley, Texas. For Gabi, highlights from her time on the Hill include serving as captain of the ETBU Tiger Soccer team, receiving academic All-American Southwest Conference honors, and the award of Miss Congeniality at the 2018 Miss ETBU Pageant. Fast forward to 2022, and Henley can now be found engaging her students daily in the classroom and in the evening she can be found on the soccer fields pouring her expertise into the Crowley boys' soccer program.

“Overall, it's a busy schedule teaching English and coaching soccer, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I really love what I do. The experience of helping these children grow socially, emotionally, academically, and physically is very rewarding. I hope to have the same impact on my students as my teachers had on me,” Henley said.

ETBU in the News Tigers Making Headlines

Welcome Home Coach Mallory (Sanders) Matthews ('16)

Former Tiger standout and AllAmerican, Mallory (Sanders) Matthews ('16) returns to the Hill as the new Head Coach of ETBU Tiger Volleyball. Read more.

Rachel Wimpey Presents Art Collection to East Texas Baptist University Artist Rachel Wimpey visited East Texas Baptist University on Monday, November 15, to present her art as a gift to the University and speak to students during chapel. Wimpey is a dynamic artist, teacher, and former gallery owner from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more.

Beach Volleyball coming to ETBU in 2023 A new and exciting era will begin in 2022-23 as the East Texas Baptist University athletic department announces the addition of women's beach volleyball. The Tiger Beach Volleyball team will take to the sand in January 2023. 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.

For more 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