Alumni & Friends
Our purpose is to help keep alumni Connected for Life. Through meaningful relationships between constituents and the university, maintaining communication with alumni, exes, and friends, providing philanthropic opportunities to impact the lives of current and future students, and cultivating a culture of giving for our students, faculty, and staff.
Get Connected with AlumniPortal (formerly HSUConnect)
Update information, find classmates, register for events, see your giving history & more…
Our Mascot
HSU spirit has a face, and his name is Hoss. The name Hoss comes from Eric “Hoss” Cartwright, a character in the television series “Bonanza,” who was played by former HSU student and football player, Dan Blocker. Hoss was purchased with generous donations from our HSU alumni and family.
Featured Facts and Information
Giving to HSU
Every gift helps to shape the Hardin-Simmons experience. Donor support is crucial to the success and sustainability of HSU.
Alumni Events
We host events around Texas and the nation so that our alumni can come together to reminisce and learn about everything their alma mater is doing now.
Alumni Travel
Join HSU’s Traveling Range Riders program and travel the world with alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
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."
Read full story
Alumni Awards
Hardin-Simmons recognizes alumni each year for their career and professional accomplishments, their service to HSU and the communities where they live, and their athletic achievements.
Alumni Boards
We have three boards that help us make decisions: our Alumni Association Board, Board of Young Associates, and Board of Development.
Official Class Ring
HSU’s exclusive Official Ring is reserved solely for qualifying students and alumni who have successfully met the University’s standards. In addition to representing the individual graduate’s personal accomplishments in graduating from HSU, the Official Ring also symbolizes Hardin-Simmons University with its traditions and great history.
