HSU Stories

Katie Barefield's Story
- Nursing BSN & RN-to-BSN
"At a lot of schools you might be there for two years and then you have to go somewhere totally different for the last two years, but Patty Hanks is still very much part of the university as a whole."
- Alumni
- HSU Family
- Real World Experience

Serayah Peters' Story
- Music Education
"Hardin-Simmons has a choir camp every year, and I came to this choir camp for four years throughout high school. I just fell in love with the place."
- Current Student
- Enlightened by Faith
- HSU Family

Dr. Renee Collins' Story
"It became evident that everything the faculty members were doing had a purpose and relevance to the field of teaching."
- Faculty & Staff
- Academic Excellence

Dr. Jeannine Camacho's Story
- Biology Program
"HSU was not only there for my educational growth, but also for my spiritual growth. One of the most remarkable things that I remember hearing in one of my biology classes was that you could be a scientist and you could be a Christian at the same time."
- Alumni
- Enlightened by Faith
- Positive Student Outcomes

Jacob Hamilton's Story
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
"The fact that our professors are still involved in a clinic really showed me how to keep up my strong work ethic."
- Alumni
- Academic Excellence
- HSU Family

Ana Hernandez's Story
- Marketing Degree
- Nonprofit Management Degree
"Out of all the four-year universities that I considered, Hardin-Simmons offered me the best financial support. I was given a scholarship specifically for transfer students, and I also earned the Dean’s Scholarship."
- Current Student
- Affordability
- HSU Family
- Real World Experience

Ashley Anderson's Story
- Communication Sciences & Disorders Degree
"I can think of so many times that Hardin-Simmons has encouraged my walk with God."
- Current Student
- Enlightened by Faith
- HSU Family

Jesse Coulter's Story
- Master of Business Administration
"I still keep in touch with at least 20 friends who went to Hardin-Simmons."
- Alumni
- HSU Family

Adam Kovach's Story
- Christian Studies
“Even though you think you can’t come here, we’re going to help you make it affordable. You’re going to get a great education at a great price.”
- Current Student
- Affordability

Gina Shipley's Story
- Doctor of Education in Leadership
"Our program faculty is faithful and faith-filled, and it means a lot to me to know that they are praying for my success."
- Current Student
- Enlightened by Faith
- HSU Family