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HSU Crowns 2025 University King and Queen
October 9, 2025Nearly a century of tradition came to life on the Forty Acres as Hardin-Simmons University crowned its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen — Kaiser Decker of Denison, Texas, and Nina Tarasovets of Ukraine. From late-night campus events to leadership roles that shaped their journeys, their stories reflect the Cowboy Spirit of faith, service, and community.
Coming Home: A Fourth-Generation Student’s Journey Through HSU’s PA Program
October 9, 2025For most students, Hardin-Simmons University’s PA Program means finding a new community. For Claire Preston, Class of 2025 president and fourth-generation HSU student, it meant coming home. From a family legacy that began in 1941 to medical mission trips in Peru, Claire’s journey is rooted in faith, service, and a tight-knit campus community that shaped her calling to medicine.
HSU Students Earn Honors at Texas Playfest Competition
October 7, 2025Three Hardin-Simmons University students earned statewide recognition in the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s Playfest Competition. Musical theatre major Sam Strawn, along with Callie Patton and Philip Hough, will present their original plays at the Theatrefest Conference in Arlington this October. Developed through Dr. Charles Hughes’ playwriting course, their works showcase the creativity and excellence of HSU’s Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts. Read how these student playwrights are bringing Cowboy creativity to the Texas stage.
2025 Cornerstone Lecture Series: Roach, Caturan & Sadler Lead the Charge
October 6, 2025Every fall, the Hardin-Simmons University family gathers for one of its most enduring traditions: the Cornerstone Lecture Series. Designed to reconnect the campus community with the founding Christian mission of HSU, Cornerstone has become more than a lecture—it’s a spiritual anchor that challenges students, faculty, and staff to align their lives with Christ’s calling.
Hardin-Simmons University Mourns Passing of Board Chair Chuck Davis ’84
October 2, 2025Hardin-Simmons University is mourning the loss of Charles “Chuck” Davis ’84, chair of the HSU Board of Trustees, who passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 1, 2025.
Introducing HSU’s 2025 University Court
September 30, 2025As the afternoon October sun shines bright at Shelton Stadium this homecoming weekend, 10 exceptional students will take their place in a tradition that has defined excellence at Hardin-Simmons University for nearly a century. These nominees for the 2025 University Court represent some of the best of what it means to be a Cowboy—students who have distinguished themselves through leadership, service, and commitment to the HSU community.
Golden Anniversary, Golden Moment
September 23, 2025Gary '72 and Grace (Waggoner) Groesbeck '72 celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at Hardin-Simmons University, returning to the campus where their love story began.
Hardin-Simmons University Welcomes Economist Dr. Michael J. Hicks for Annual Ray Lewis Lecture
September 19, 2025Nationally recognized economist Dr. Michael J. Hicks returned to Hardin-Simmons to share how quality of life and the rise of data centers are shaping economic growth in Abilene and beyond.
Alumni Spotlight: Finding Christ, Finding Calling
September 18, 2025From a reluctant recruit to a campus leader and physician, Dr. Corbett Boone’s journey at Hardin-Simmons University began with a visit he almost didn’t make. What he found on campus changed his life forever — and continues to shape how he leads, practices medicine, and shares his faith today.
How Do You Know What You Know? The Honors Retreat Experience
September 17, 2025How do you know what you know? That question guided the 2025 Honors Retreat, where 24 freshmen and 14 council members representing majors from nursing to computer science came together for a weekend of challenge, growth, and community. Discover how this tradition continues to shape the Hardin-Simmons Honors Program.