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The Month in Photos: May 2025
May 30, 2025During May, Cowboys and Cowgirls prepared for final exams, while seniors enjoyed one last week before walking the stage. Hardin-Simmons University wrapped up the spring semester with several events that brought students, faculty, and staff together one final time before the summer break. HSU hosted a pancake study break, a faculty and staff luncheon, a graduate celebration, and the May commencement ceremonies to close out the academic year.

Why I Chose My Major: Elementary Education
May 28, 2025Discover how Hardin-Simmons University’s elementary education program empowers future teachers like Ainsley to lead with faith, innovation and purpose. Learn how HSU prepares educators to make a lasting impact in the classroom.

Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program Earns National Recognition
May 27, 2025The Hardin-Simmons University College of Health Professions has earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings, with its physician assistant (PA) graduate program ranked No. 93 out of 311 ARC-PA-accredited programs nationwide.

HSU PA Students Bring Healing and Hope to Peru’s Underserved
May 22, 2025From crowded clinics in Peru to quiet moments of prayer, Hardin-Simmons PA students discovered that serving others often leads to transformation within. Read how a mission trip became a living miracle of loaves and fishes.

Why I Chose My Major: Strategic Communication
May 21, 2025Discover how Mikael found his voice and future through the Strategic Communication program at Hardin-Simmons University. From student body president to content creator, his story shows how HSU equips students to turn passion into purpose. Explore the major that helped him thrive.

Building Something New: HSU Engineering Students Launch Real-World Solutions
May 20, 2025The engineering program at Hardin-Simmons University is still in its early years, but you wouldn’t know it by watching students in the program work. With only a few semesters under their belts, students in the mechanical engineering department are already making a campus-wide impact through hands-on design projects that blend technical skill and collaboration.

New Telehealth Training at HSU Set to Equip Students to Serve Rural Texas
May 19, 2025In the vast stretches of rural West Texas, access to mental health care can feel out of reach. Dr. Randall Maurer and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program at Hardin-Simmons University are using telehealth to change that.

Honoring Dedication: 2025 Faculty and Staff of the Year Awards
May 16, 2025Hardin-Simmons University celebrated two exceptional members during the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon on May 1, presenting the 2025 Staff Member of the Year and Faculty Member of the Year awards. Nominated and voted on by their peers, recipients of these awards are recognized for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and embodiment of HSU’s mission.

How HSU Plans to Use SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program to Empower Parkinson Community
May 14, 2025Hardin-Simmons University’s speech-language pathology program is taking a bold step to support individuals living with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders. After completing the necessary training to become a Certified SPEAK OUT!® Provider through Parkinson Voice Project®, HSU is launching the SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program in Fall 2025 — expanding services, empowering students, and filling a vital gap in West Texas.

Alumni Spotlight: Faith, Forensics, and Flexibility
May 13, 2025Discover how a Hardin-Simmons University alumnus combines faith, forensic science, and adaptability to make a meaningful impact in their community.