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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
325-670-1317
The Hardin-Simmons Alumni Association is composed of
all former HSU students. The Alumni Association is led by an
Executive Board comprised of graduates representing a wide
variety of demographics.
The Office of Alumni Relations administers alumni business
and projects, works to keep HSU Alumni connected to one
another as well as the University, and, along with Institutional
Advancement, maintains records and communications with
alumni.
The Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations
work closely with the offices of Development, University
Marketing, Enrollment Service, Student Life, Career Services,
and Athletics as well as the various colleges and schools
within the University.
For graduates and former students, the Alumni Office is the
go-to location for information.
Range Rider is the official publication of the HSU Alumni
Association and is published through the Office of University
Marketing in cooperation with the Office of Alumni Relations.
It is typically mailed twice yearly to parents of current students,
alumni, and other friends of the university.
Recruiting
The Kids Club is a pre-recruiting project which targets children
up to age 14 with year-round outreach. It’s open to children
and grandchildren of HSU family and friends.
Recruiting & Retention: Alumni throughout Texas and beyond
assist with high school programs and recruit prospective
students independently. They also encourage and otherwise
interact with current students to aid retention.
STUMNI (Student/Alumni)
Student Alumni Leadership: The Alumni Association has two
permanent positions on the Board of Directors for current
student leaders. The positions are filled, at present, in
consultation with the Leadership Minor program director and
through an interview process. Student Government and other
student groups continue to partner towards furthering student-
alumni programming.
Senior & Graduate Student Outreach: In an effort to continue
affinity and loyalty, encourage retention, and expand the
marketing reach of HSU, the University continues to provide
each graduate with an Official HSU Ring. The Alumni
Association hosts a Ring Presentation Ceremony each
semester in partnership with Jostens, Inc. (See separate
section for more details about the Official HSU Ring.)
The HSU Alumni Association partners with Student Success
and the Registrar’s Office to host Graduation Celebration
the day before graduation. Held in and around the Alumni
Wall, the Celebration welcomes HSU’s newest Alumni while
providing time for the graduates to connect with their peers,
take photos, receive their first FREE alumni t-shirt, and find
names on the Wall.
Freshman Welcome: Annually, the Abilene Area Alumni
Chapter hosts a Homemade Ice Cream Social for New
Students during Stampede.
School Spirit & Traditions
Homecoming: The Alumni Association hosts Homecoming
weekend in the fall of each year. Activities are designed to
attract a diverse segment of the Hsu Family – specifically
Alumni and Student populations. Recent years have seen
attendance of around 1000 attending one or more of the 70
(or so) offered events. The student-directed All-School SING
is a highlight during Homecoming, as is a football game,
Alumni Awards Banquet, University King & Queen
Coronation, and the Alumni-Led Worship Service on Sunday.
Alumni Awards: Each year, Hardin-Simmons University
honors former students with the John J. Keeter Jr. Alumni
Service Award, Distinguished Alumni Awards, Outstanding
Young Alumni Awards, and Logsdon Distinguished Alumni
Award, inducts former students into the Athletics Hall of Fame
and Hall of Leaders.
Regional and Affinity Gatherings
Throughout the year, the Alumni Association hosts gatherings
in various locations around the country where members of the
HSU family can network, visit, and catch up on HSU news.
Alumni, students, parents, and friends are welcome to attend.
Information will be provided via a mix of mail, e-mail, and
website announcements using the information contained in
the HSU alumni & friends database.
Board of Young Associates
This is a select group of Hardin-Simmons University alumni
under the age of 40, who aspire voluntarily to assist Hardin-
Simmons University in the areas of Public Relations,
Leadership, Financial Development, Student Affairs, and
Student Recruitment. Membership on the Board is granted by
invitation through the Young Associates Membership
Committee with the approval of the general Board and the
University President. The Board sponsors the HSU Kids Club,
hosts the annual Outstanding Young Alumni Awards
ceremony, and awards the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
scholarship. Those interested in membership simply need to
so advise the Office of Alumni Relations.
Scholarships
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is given specifically to
children and grandchildren of alumni. Typically, three such
scholarships are awarded annually. To help tomorrow’s
students have the HSU experience, donations may be made
to the fund in honor or memory of loved ones, faculty, staff,
and friends.
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Scholarship is awarded by
HSU’s Board of Young Associates in the spring to one or more
students who will be enrolled as a junior or senior in the
subsequent fall semester. Nominees are solicited from HSU
faculty and staff, although a student may request to apply. The
award is decided through an application and interview
process.
Social Media
Facebook: hsualumni Twitter: hsutxalumni
Instagram: hsutxalumni
LinkedIn: Hardin-Simmons University Network
Recognized Hashtags
#HSUAlumni #HSUConnectedForLife
#HomecomingHSU #HSURing
The Official Hardin-Simmons University Ring
Brought to you by the University, the Alumni Association, and
Jostens, Inc
Recognizing the high costs involved in earning An Education
Enlightened by Faith, HSU wants to acknowledge your
success by offering you an Official HSU Ring to wear during
your final semester and thereafter as a symbol of your
dedication in achieving this great life milestone.
Qualified graduating students have the opportunity to receive,
at no additional cost, the Official Hardin-Simmons University