Range Rider

HARD I N - S I MMONS UN I VERS I TY F A L L - W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 Executive Editor Grey Hoff Assistant to the President for University Marketing and Global Engagement Editor Linnea Kirgan Director of Communications & Content Strategy Assistant Editor Jacob Brandt Director for University Marketing Alumni Editor Jenn Waldmann Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement Art Director Todd Clower (’99) Art Director & Senior Graphic Designer Graphic Designers Fernando Hernandez (’14) Graphic Designer Erin Weber Graphic Designer Photography Editors Kimber Beam (’16) Visual Media Manager Contributors Kacie Berutti (’17) Travis Craver (’05, ‘11M) Reggie Davis (’18) Luke Gaie (’18) Chad Grubbs Jessyca Krueger (’18) Ryanne Krueger (’20) Anna Jones (’20) Grace Mitchell (’19) Cheryl Purcell (’06, ’10M) James Stone (‘07M) Krista Wester (’20) Range Rider is the official publication of Hardin-Simmons University for its alumni and friends, and is published biannually as a joint effort between HSU’s Office of University Marketing and Office of Alumni Relations. Postage paid at Abilene, TX and additional mailing offices. Opinions expressed in Range Rider are those of the individual authors and subjects and do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration, faculty, or students. No portion of this magazine may be reprinted without express written consent to the editor at rangerider@hsutx.edu . If you have any questions or concerns please call: (325) 670-1317 or (800) 460-3908 FEATURES CONTENTS Trip Through History HSU Students tour civil rights landmarks 10 Mission Spotlight A life-changing trip to Peru 12 Athletics — New video board, production truck, coaches 18 Faculty News 30 Social Media Snapshot 28 Alumni Events 35 Advancement 42 Alumni Family News, Welcome to the Family, Family We’ll Miss 44 Jaelynn’s Story Houston-Lantrip Center expansion focuses on dyslexia and autism spectrum education 4 Breaking Ground New On-Campus living options Tommy Hale Short Game Center New fitness center 16 Going Online HSU offers three new online programs 24 What HSU Means to the Fuller Family 40 Faith & Healing HSU’s new Physician Assistant program 22