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Responding to the call

Harding’s theological studies program seeks to address the minister shortage so many churches are facing while preparing students for...

Student Spotlight: Ella Duryea

Our first 2024 Student Spotlight is Ella Duryea, Harding’s 2023-2024 Student Government Association President. Ella is a senior communication...

The Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business hosts the first Bison Idea Pitch

In September, the Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business hosted the Bison Idea Pitch.

Pursuing the Passion of Making Music

During their time at Harding, seniors Joe Oliver and Addison Carney have pursued their passion for music by creating a band — Rivers West.

Harding University partners with Earl Young's Team to host sixth annual bone marrow drive on campus

Harding University is partnering with Earl Young’s Team to host the sixth annual bone marrow drive for DKMS, an international registry.

Spencer Strasser

Why did you decide to join a social club? I decided to join a club freshman year to meet people I may not have had the chance to interact with...

Halle Miller

Halle Miller’s work in the Beyond Professional Identity research lab with Dr.

Teacher Couple Makes Full Circle Connection

When inclement weather forced Harding classes to go online last school year, one student made a connection she will never forget.

Thando Mahlangu

Thando Mahlangu is an integrating marketing and communications major from Johannesburg, South Africa.

John Bradshaw

John Bradshaw III is a senior business management major from Sachse, Texas.

Phallen Reed

Phallen Reed is a senior theatre major from Cedar Hill, Texas, who is also this semester’s Black Student Association president. 

A life of leadership and overcoming obstacles

Brett Bell, a freshman from North Little Rock, Arkansas, may have hearing loss, but rather than viewing this as a setback, he embraces it as his...

Bison Baja Team

Every year, the Bison Baja team produces a car built to withstand professional competitions hosted by Society of Automotive and Aerospace...

Student to jump rope in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, fulfilling decade-long dream

Sophomore math and Bible double-major Jacob Weatherford’s jump-rope career has taken him all around the globe, leading to an opportunity to...

Honors theses present opportunities to uncover or expand on passions

Whether the focus is athletics or politics, completing an honors thesis allows students the opportunity to gain knowledge, and maybe even a new...

John Lim

John Lim, interdisciplinary studies May 2021 graduate, dove deeper into his studies through his involvement with the Honors College.

Everett Kirkman

Senior public relations major Everett Kirkman gained confidence and influenced change within the Honors College during her time as the...

Katelyn Jewett

Child life and Spanish double major Katelyn Jewett found more than just a place for academic excellence in the Honors College — she also...

Students receive national research awards at Alpha Chi Convention

Two Harding students received awards for work presented at the 2021 National Alpha Chi Convention, which was held virtually April 8-10. 

Honors College presents Trey Carlock Rising Scholar Award to students for academic research

In April, two students received the 2021 Trey Carlock Rising Scholar Award, an award given by the Honors College that recognizes students who plan...

Scarlett Leckie's Experience at HUG

I have always had a passion for traveling, and I liked the variety of places included in the specific program. 

Alex Wolf's Experience at HUG

I had always wanted to study abroad, but due to my major, I could only go abroad during the summer semester.

Kali Keeley's Experience at HUG

I got a small taste of Greece when I went to scholars abroad, and two weeks just wasn’t enough. 

Emma Williams's Experience at HULA

When I was a sophomore in high school, I saw pictures on Facebook of my older friends who were doing the HULA program.

Easton Davis's Experience at HULA

I decided to participate in HULA because I knew that this trip was my best opportunity to see all the different places for less money than I could...