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Around the State: Hundreds gather for hymn sing at ETBU

Hundreds gathered at East Texas Baptist University’s annual Great East Texas Hymn Sing on Sept. 22. The 8th annual Latino Fest is scheduled Sept. 29 at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Howard Payne University will honor nine individuals during the Stinger Spectacular Oct. 13-14. Wayland Baptist University secured a record $9.96 million in gifts and grants during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

09/27/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: HSU reaches $5.6 million goal for science center

Hardin-Simmons University reached its $5.6 million goal to cover initial construction costs on its Newman-Richardson Science Center.

09/20/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Lifeway listens to Texas worship leaders

Worship leaders from Texas Baptist churches and several others participated in a listening session with three executives from Lifeway regarding the future of the lifewayworship.com website.

09/13/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Dearborn addresses students at ETBU convocation

Philip E. Dearborn, president of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, delivered the official charge to students at the East Texas Baptist University convocation chapel service.

09/06/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Churches introduce themselves to ETBU students

Representatives from more than 30 Marshall-area churches participated in the annual Church Day at East Texas Baptist University. As a part of Student Welcome and Transition (SWAT) week at Dallas Baptist University, 520 students spread throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area for a day of service.

08/23/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: UMHB holds fall convocation

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor marked the beginning of the school year and welcomed about 800 new freshmen to campus during its 178th fall convocation.

08/16/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: UMHB students pack meals as part of Love CTX

More than 350 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor students participated in a Love CTX community service project as part of Welcome Week.

08/09/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Baylor Nursing School sponsors camp

Thirty 9th grade and 10th grade students from local schools recently participated in the CompassRN Student Nurse Summer Camp, hosted by Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing.

08/02/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: UMHB students participate in Global Outreach

Seven University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Global Outreach teams served domestically and abroad this summer to spread the gospel and provide vital services to populations in need. More than 50 students…

07/25/2023 - By Eric Black

Around the State: DBU honors Beautiful Feet Ministries

Dallas Baptist University recognized Beautiful Feet Ministries in Dallas at its Community Partnership Luncheon. Beautiful Feet has served more than 135,000 meals to the homeless, and its facility is open 359 days a year.

07/12/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: ETBU named to transfer honor roll

East Texas Baptist University was named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2023 Transfer Honor Roll.

07/05/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: DBU students study in Germany and France

Dallas Baptist University students spent a month of travel and study in Germany and France, engaging in academic learning, ministry and cultural immersion. Stark College and Seminary named Ellis Orozco as the public theologian in residence, effective July 1.

06/28/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard