The Month in Photos: April 2025

April at Hardin-Simmons University was full of events that brought the spring semester to a close in great fashion.
Throughout the month, our community came together to recognize upcoming graduates, showcase creative talents, spread the gospel across campus, and share our Western heritage with Abilene’s youth.

Senior Ring Ceremony
In April, our senior Cowboys and Cowgirls received their graduation rings, symbolizing the achievement of completing their undergraduate degrees. They will officially join the HSU alumni family after commencement ceremonies on May 9 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Theory of Relativity
The HSU Theatre Department showcased its talents with a three-day performance of The Theory of Relativity in Van Ellis Theatre. The musical highlighted the meaningful and often unexpected ways individuals form connections with one another.

Revive25
The Revive25 initiative sparked a campus-wide revival through three consecutive nights of worship, fellowship, and prayer at the center of Anderson Lawn. HSU’s Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) witnessed many students surrender their lives to the Lord and is already looking forward to planning next year’s event.

Western Heritage Day
Students and faculty came together to host the annual Western Heritage Day, giving children the opportunity to learn about the history of the Texas frontier. Activities such as folk dancing, Western washing, sheep shearing, and other hands-on tasks highlighted the rich legacy of our Western heritage.