The East Texas Baptist University Women’s Soccer Team traveled to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica from Saturday, March 9 through Saturday, March 16 as a part of the Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME) program. Led by Head Coach Kristin Cox and Director of the Great Commission Center and Global Education Lisa Seeley, the group of 30 student-athletes and University staff partnered with Youth With a Mission (YWAM) to share the Gospel through sport clinics, international soccer games, personal testimony, and Bible distributions.

East Texas Baptist University hosted a series of events for Spiritual Renewal Week on Monday, February 25 through Thursday, February 28. Themed “Defeating Distractions” based on Hebrews 12:1-3, the week consisted of chapel services, a Night of Worship, Concert of Prayer, and Student-led Worship.

East Texas Baptist University hosted a Congreso Experience on Saturday, March 2 in partnership with Texas Baptists (BGCT). Themed “Alive,” based on Galatians 2:20, the free event encouraged more than 70 local students from six churches in their education and spiritual walk.

The East Texas Baptist University Theatre Arts season will continue with Jaclyn Backhaus’ widely acclaimed play, Men on Boats.  Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on February 21-23 and 2:30 p.m. on February 24 in the Mabee Recital Hall of the Jenna Guest Music Building.  Directed by ETBU Costume Shop Supervisor Samantha Pettigrew, the all-female participated in this modern commentary on historical roles.

East Texas Baptist University intends to renovate Craig Hall for use by ETBU’s largest academic school, the Frank S. Groner School of Professional Studies, through the CARE (Commitment to Academic Resources for Excellence) for Craig Hall campaign. The facility is named in honor of Dr. Robert E. “Jack” Craig (’50), who led ETBU from 1986-1992 as the University’s tenth President. His commitment to providing students and faculty with quality academic facilities and the resources necessary to serve Christ with excellence was evident in his leadership as President.