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  Around the State: ETBU joins in Operation Christmas Child

  East Texas Baptist University participated in its eighth annual Operation Christmas Child, an outreach program organized by Samaritan’s Purse. The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities will join With Ministries in a new program, “Worship as One: Learning with Children with Disabilities about Worship and Prayer.”

  11/29/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Wayland recognizes international students

  On International Students Day, Nov. 17, Wayland Baptist University recognized the 77 international students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University—and noted the challenges many had to overcome to pursue their education.

  11/20/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: HPU opens new site at New Braunfels

  Howard Payne University at New Braunfels held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of its new location. Debbie Chou, who graduated from Baylor University in May, become the fifth Baylor student teacher in the last seven years to receive the statewide Clinical Teacher of the Year award from the Texas Directors of Field Experience

  11/08/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Orr Chair in Medical Humanities and Christian Faith endowed at Baylor

  Baylor University announced a $2 million gift from Scott and Susan Orr of The Woodlands establishing the Orr Family Endowed Chair in Medical Humanities and Christian Faith.

  11/01/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Church blesses community with groceries, gas

  When a member of Cartwright Baptist Church near Winnsboro gave an offering designated to “benefit and bless the community,” members purchased food for shoppers at a local grocery store and gasoline for customers at a local service station.

  10/25/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: ETBU presents servant leadership awards

  East Texas Baptist University awarded the Bob and Gayle Riley Servant Leadership Award to seniors Avery Abshierand Abraham Contreras.

  10/17/2023 - By Ken Camp

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  Around the State: ETBU students host fall festivals

  East Texas Baptist University’s Learning and Leading classes hosted fall festivals for elementary schools in Marshall. Wayland Baptist University launches search for next president. Dallas Baptist University observes Missions Week.

  10/11/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Baylor site of Collegiate Day of Prayer

  Baylor University will serve as the originating site for the 2024 Collegiate Day of Prayer broadcast. Wayland Baptist University named Timothy Pierce as dean of its School of Christian Studies.

  10/04/2023 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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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

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  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

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  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

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  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