MARSHALL—Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver began his tenure as the 12th president of East Texas Baptist University June 1.
Oliver succeeds Bob E. Riley, who served in the position 17 years.
“It is so very exciting to be at East Texas Baptist University and to begin my service as the president of the university,” Oliver said.
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On his first day as president of East Texas Baptist University, Dub Oliver and his wife, Susie, visited staff and faculty, including Sally Roden (right), mail processing/campus supplies coordinator. (PHOTO/ETBU/Mike Midkiff)
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“For almost 100 years, as the College of Marshall, East Texas Baptist College and now ETBU, this institution has stood as a light on the hill.
“It is a privilege to join with faculty and staff colleagues as well as our students, alumni, board of trustees and friends in advancing the mission and vision of ETBU.
“Because of all who have served faithfully before, we have incredible opportunities at ETBU to enhance the learning environment so that our students will be ready for service anywhere in the world.”
A native of San Antonio, Oliver is a graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in education. He holds a master’s degree in educational psychology from Texas A&M University, where he also earned his Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration.
He also is a licensed and ordained Baptist minister, having served since October 2003 as pastor of Canaan Baptist Church of Crawford.
At Baylor University, he served as vice president for student life.
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He and his wife, Susie, have one daughter, Callie, who will be a senior in high school.
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