East Texas Baptist University students served internationally during the summer. A national preaching symposium is scheduled in September at Truett Theological Seminary.

The first translation of the Bible into Uzbek is unveiled. DBU receives a $1.5 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation. 

Baptist University of the Américas will offer a two-hour tuition-free college course on congregational leadership for new students. Dallas Baptist University will begin construction in the fall on its first residential college for students.

Dallas Baptist University sent 27 doctoral students and others to England for the 11th annual Oxford Institute through the Gary Cook School of Leadership. A Baylor University professor wants the nation’s next surgeon general to spread awareness about the harmful impact of poverty on health.

Students from Dallas Baptist University serve in England and Peru. Texas Baptists receive awards and are elected to leadership roles at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship general assembly. Daniel Brown is named executive director of strategic initiatives at Wayland Baptist University.

For the sixth consecutive year, Baylor University received more than $100 million in gifts, pledges and planned commitments. Wayland Baptist University named Kevin Ludlum vice president of advancement.

Churhces around the state will observe Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Day June 25. Texas Baptists also won awards, got promoted and received new jobs.

A Dallas Baptist University study group traveled to Germany to explore the lives and legacies of Martin Luther and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Four students from Howard Payne University’s Guy D. Newman Honors Academy were selected as Sumners Scholars.

Dallas Baptist University names Adviser of the Year. Baylor regents appoint representatives from athletic organizations. 

Educate Texas Hispanic Education Fair scheduled June 24 in San Antonio. Elmin Howell and Paul Stripling to receive the 2017 Texas Baptist Legacy Awards. 

Mike Williams is stepping down as editor of Texas Baptist History, the journal of the Texas Baptist Historical Society. The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission elected officers. East Texas Baptist University received recognition for its Neighborhood Renewal Initiative.

Howard Payne University recognized students for servant leadership. Houston declared ‘Buckner International Day.’