Houston Christian University (HCU) held its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in The Linda and Archie Dunham Theater, marking the University’s 63rd year of operation and the 58th year degrees have been awarded to …
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Campus news and events for HCU students, families, faculty, and staff.
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HCU Announces 2023-2024 Mayfield Outstanding Staff Awards Honorees
Two deserving Houston Christian University (HCU) staff members have been named 2023-2024 Mayfield Outstanding Staff Award recipients. Named in honor of Dr. Ray V. Mayfield, Sr. and his son, Dr. Ray V. Mayfield, Jr., the prestigious award is …
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Dr. Mark D. Gaus Named Opal Goolsby Outstanding Professor
Houston Christian University (HCU) has named Dr. Mark D. Gaus as the 2023-2024 Opal Goolsby Outstanding Professor of the Year. Dr. Gaus is a Professor of Kinesiology in the Linda Dunham School of Nursing and Chair for the …
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Dr. Yongli Luo Named 2023 -2024 HCU Piper Professor
Dr. Yongli Luo has been named the 2023-2024 Houston Christian University (HCU) Piper Professor. Dr. Luo is an Associate Professor of Finance and serves as Program Coordinator for the Finance and Bachelor of Business Administration programs and Coordinator …
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HCU Honors Retiring Faculty/Staff at End-of-Year Celebration
At this year’s End-of-the-Year Faculty/Staff Celebration, HCU administrators recognized retiring professors, Dr. Levon Hayrapetyan, Dr. Daniel Kramlich, and retiring staff member, Colette Cross, for their dedication to the University. HCU President Robert Sloan presented Dr. Hayrapetyan, Professor of …
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HCU Police Officer Honored for Life-Saving Actions
Houston Christian University (HCU) Police Chief John Karshner presented HCU police officer, David Tezeno, with the Life Saving Award at the 2023-2024 End-of-the-Year Faculty/Staff Celebration. Karshner presented the night patrol officer with the award for his heroic actions …
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Dr. Scot McKnight joins Houston Theological Seminary's Doctor of Ministry faculty
Houston Christian University and Houston Theological Seminary (HTS) are pleased to announce that Dr. Scot McKnight joins the teaching team for the Doctor of Ministry program, teaching classes and supervising students. Dr. McKnight brings decades of teaching experience …
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Hunt Becomes First HCU Player Selected in NFL Draft
DETROIT, Mich. – On Friday evening, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Huskies linebacker Jalyx Hunt in round three with pick 94 in the NFL draft to make the Huskies’ all-American the first-ever player drafted out of HCU. Hunt joins Caleb Johnson, …
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HCU Students Triumph in NATS Vocal Competition
Houston Christianity University (HCU) students triumphed at the annual Vocal Competition for Greater Houston Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) on April 6, 2024, held on the HCU campus in Belin Chapel. Around 250 …
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HCU Hosts Sixth Annual Author Celebration
Houston Christian University is proud to announce the return of the Author Celebration on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The event will highlight the written works of HCU faculty and staff that have been published since the last Author …