A plan has been formulated for Hardin-Simmons University that would allow us to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and community while helping to slow the spread of the Coronavirus known as COVID-19 and to ensure the continued education of our students.
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Current students of Hardin-Simmons University are familiar with the HSU cheer team and Spurs dance team who lead the student body in supporting the school’s athletic teams, yet few know the colorful history of the university’s original pep squad. The HSU Cowgirls, founded by Miss Willie Ray McDonald in 1925, promoted school spirit and entertained masses across the Big Country for 49 years.
Hardin-Simmons University and its dedication to excellence has produced numerous outstanding graduates. On Feb. 28, HSU and its Board of Young Associates celebrated the three newest Outstanding Young Alumni award recipients during a banquet in the new Houston-Lantrip Center for Literacy and Learning.
Beginning in 1980, Beach Reach has allowed Christian college students to travel to South Padre Island to share the gospel with tens of thousands of spring breakers each year. This March, Baptist Student Ministry Director Tanner Clarke will lead a team of 11 Hardin-Simmons University students in assisting with the Beach Reach program’s efforts.
Hardin-Simmons University congratulates Head Baseball Coach Steve Coleman on his 500th career win. Coleman is in his 23rd season coaching the Cowboys and stands as the university’s all-time leader in wins with a 500-442 record.
In September of 1939, the start of World War II staggered the international community, as Germany invaded Poland. In response, the United States government began the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP), a flight training program for non-military individuals that primarily operated on college campuses across the country, including HSU.
The World Famous Cowboy Band traveled to New Orleans and marched in two Mardi Gras parades and performed two stand-still performances from Feb. 21-24.
With the spring semester almost halfway over, a variety of activities continue across the Hardin-Simmons University campus.
Hardin-Simmons University’s Office of Global Engagement is celebrating its third annual International Week. Beginning Feb. 29, there will be events all week celebrating diversity and learning about the different cultures located on campus.
Beginning Monday, March 2, the Hardin-Simmons Theatre Department will host the Christian University Theatre Festival. Five colleges around the Big Country will perform various shows and attend several other activities at HSU during the three-day festival.
