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The Work That Shapes a Future PT
December 12, 2025During an advanced clinical rotation at the Neurological Recovery Center in Fort Worth, Hardin-Simmons University doctor of physical therapy student Jonathan Hoermann gained firsthand experience working with patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other complex neurological conditions.
Hardin-Simmons University Launches First AI in Business Course, Advancing Regional Workforce Preparedness
December 11, 2025Hardin-Simmons University’s Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies will launch AI in Business (BSAD 3099) in spring 2026, introducing Abilene’s first dedicated undergraduate course on artificial intelligence designed specifically for business majors.
Three Generations, One University
December 10, 2025Three generations. Sixty-five years. One university that shaped them all. When Kate Voss walks the graduation stage this December, she’ll carry not just a diploma but the legacy of her grandmother and cousin — a family story woven through the Cowboy Band, the Six White Horses, and the traditions that define Hardin-Simmons University.
From Combat Medic to Neonatal Care
December 9, 2025Air Force veteran and former combat medic Bonnie Ressler has spent her life protecting the vulnerable. This December, she graduates from Hardin-Simmons University’s Physician Assistant program and steps into a neonatal fellowship shaped by faith, resilience, and service. From military deployments to the NICU, Bonnie’s journey shows what’s possible when calling and courage meet.
Toughness, Discipline, Effort: HSU Values on Display at Big 12 Championship
December 4, 2025From Shelton Stadium to the Big 12 Championship, Hardin-Simmons alumnus Tim Ismail ’19/’22 is proving that toughness, discipline, and effort can take an athlete anywhere. Now an assistant strength and conditioning coach for BYU football, Ismail returns to Texas to face Texas Tech — carrying with him the mindset and mentoring he gained at HSU. His journey shows how a small West Texas university shapes leaders competing on college football’s biggest stages.
Doubling the Impact
December 3, 2025Hardin-Simmons alumnus Jerrad Grisham ’09 is doubling his gifts — and doubling his impact. Read how he uses corporate matching through Double the Donation to support HSU students and why this simple step can make your generosity go twice as far on Match Wednesday.
The Return of the Cowboy Coders
November 28, 2025Hardin-Simmons University’s Cowboy Coders are back—revived, reenergized and already earning top regional rankings in competitive programming. Discover how HSU computer science students are building real-world skills, strengthening their résumés and shaping a new chapter of academic excellence.
The Work That Shapes Us
November 25, 2025Discover how HSU alumnus and entrepreneur Nathan Lowry ’09 transformed early work ethic into purpose-driven leadership—guided by influential mentors in the Kelley College of Business and the values he found at Hardin-Simmons.
From Kindergarten Hugs to Regional Recognition: How HSU Shaped a Teacher of the Year
November 20, 2025How does HSU prepare educators who change lives? Follow alumna Jocelyn Gonzales, a kindergarten teacher named Region XIV Elementary Teacher of the Year, as she shares how Christian values, hands-on training, and compassionate mentors shaped her into the teacher she is today. Continue reading her inspiring story.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: HSU Alumna and Entrepreneur Redefining Fractional CFO Services
November 19, 2025HSU alumna Keeley Gaddis ’14 is redefining what strategic financial leadership looks like for growing businesses. In this Women’s Entrepreneurship Day feature, learn how her experience in the Kelley College of Business, her time on the Cowgirl softball team, and her commitment to purpose-driven work led her to launch KG Accounting & Outsourcing.