East Texas Baptist University’s Teague School of Nursing has received two significant grants to bolster its efforts to address the critical nursing shortage and enhance nursing education. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awarded $322,236.33 in Nursing Shortage Reduction Program funds, while the East Texas Communities Foundation granted $11,237.26 from the Betty and Roy Erickson Grant for Nursing Fund.
The Nursing Shortage Reduction Program funds will be used to innovate simulation training, support faculty and student retention, enhance student recruitment efforts, and provide scholarships to nursing students. These strategic investments aim to strengthen ETBU’s ability to prepare skilled, compassionate nurses for the healthcare workforce.
Good Samaritan Award & ETBU Scholarship Dinner
Join us Thursday, February 20, 2025, for the 2025 Good Samaritan Award and ETBU Scholarship Dinner. The 2025 Good Samaritan Award will be presented to the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation embodies the parable of the Good Samaritan as it provides millions of dollars annually to non-profit organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. For
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more information about sponsorship opportunities or tickets click the button below or call the University Advancement office at 903-923-2071. If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to support student scholarships go to www.etbu.edu/give
Preview Day
ETBU's next Preview Day is January 27! This FREE event is a great way to get acquainted with ETBU's campus and experience life as a Tiger. Share the link with the high school students in your life https://www.ETBU.edu/previewday
Good Samaritan Award & Scholarship Banquet
Pillars of ETBU
In the same way that pillars provide strength and support to numerous buildings on campus, members of the Pillars of ETBU bolster and fortify the Christ-centered mission and ongoing Kingdom work of the University through monthly giving Pillars of ETBU choose the area of the University where their monthly contributions can have the most impact, including student scholarships, academic departments, athletics, student missions, or general support to the institution. Will you prayerfully consider becoming a Pillar of ETBU? To learn more about the Pillars program, visit www.ETBU.edu/pillars or contact Scott McCurdy in the Office of Advancement at 903.923.2830 or smccurdy@ETBU.edu.
Clothed | Lampsato
ETBU's Lampsato Worship Band, a music ensemble within the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, recently released an original song titled "Clothed." You can check out the lyric video for the song now and stream other originals and covers by Lampsato on YouTube or Spotify. We hope this song blesses you the same way it blesses us!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@etbuworshipstudies5056 Listen Here
Alumni Spotlight | Bryce Morrow
Mr. Bryce Morrow (’99) graduated from ETBU with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Morrow played an integral part in the early success of the ETBU Tiger Soccer program and is a member of the ETBU Athletic Hall of Fame for his standout career
After a stint in professional soccer, Morrow entered the corporate world and is currently the Chief Corporate Officer for The Beck Group in Dallas. Bryce is responsible for the majority of internal functions and leads a business unit focused on subcontracting. He is a proud family man, married to his wife LeAnne, and they have two teenage children, Mia and Ben Morrow shares, "I'm grateful for my time
and experience at ETBU. I learned how to grow up, manage time, and how to integrate my faith and spiritual life with my everyday life. Being surrounded by so many supportive people was a gift from God, and it allowed me to learn from them in a way that changed my life."
ETBU in the News
Tigers Making Headlines
Peter Muriungi ('98) Promoted to New Executive Role at JP Morgan Chase
Congratulations to Peter Muriungi who was recently promoted to CEO of Connected Commerce at JP Morgan Chase. Peter earned his MBA from ETBU in 1999 and has held various leadership roles at Chase since 2013. Read more
Hockey TAME Trip to Sweden
Prior to Christmas, the East Texas Baptist University Hockey team departed Texas for Sweden as part of ETBU’s Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME). This marks the 22nd trip for ETBU Athletics under the TAME initiative and the second international mission for the Tiger Hockey team, following their 2019
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trip to Slovakia. In partnership with the International Sports Federation (ISF), the team engaged in ministry, service, and cultural exchange throughout their week-long journey. Read more.
Model United Nations Team
Attends International Conference
Eight students from East Texas Baptist University recently participated in the American Model United Nations (AMUN) International Collegiate Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Representing Norway, the delegation demonstrated their diplomatic acumen and preparation in one of the most highly regarded United Nations simulations in the nation. Read more.
ETBU Office of Advancement
Dr. Scott Bryant Vice President for Advancement and Administrative Affairs
903.923.2069 | sbryant@etbu.edu
Scott McCurdy
Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Administrative Affairs
903.923.2830 | smccurdy@etbu.edu
Cari (Walker) Johnson (`94) Director of Alumni Relations
903.923.2043 | cjohnson@etbu.edu
Chad Cox ('11) ('16) Director of Career Counseling and Placement/Development Officer
