Sharon Saunders Recognized by Houston Women鈥檚 Magazine
Sharon Saunders, Vice President for University Relations and Chief of Staff to the President at Houston Baptist University, has been named one of 鈥淗ouston鈥檚 50 Most Influential…
The Pillars Magazine: Spring 2016 Edition
Doing God's Work Involves Risk Taking
Dear Friends, Living life involves risk. Adam and Eve were not told to stay in the Garden of Eden. Instead, they were told that, as human creatures…
HBU's Digital Vision
The world is experiencing a digital revolution! Irrefutably, digital media consumption is growing, while television, radio, print, and other audiences are in decline. One Nielson report indicates…
Simpson Named Provost
President Robert B. Sloan, Jr. has named Dr. Cynthia Simpson as Provost and vice president for Academic Affairs of the University, effective January 20.聽聽 鈥淚 am very…
HBU Announces Move to the Next Level with New Doctoral Program
鈥淭he addition of doctoral programs will allow us to accomplish our Ten Pillars vision to become a fully national, comprehensive university.鈥� With each new step forward, the…
HBU Launches Exciting New Degree Programs in 2016
The world has changed. Technology, multi-platform communication, and the growth of the Internet have created a world of fast-paced innovation, constant change, and ubiquitous competition. Organizations can…
鈥淭HE PILLARS鈥� at HBU: HBU鈥檚 Major Development Initiative Underway
Houston Baptist University has engaged in the first stage of a long-term initiative to increase the University鈥檚 enrollment and to modernize and expand its campus facilities. The…
First Generation Alum Back to Lead Student Success Program
Houston Baptist University is home to one of the most diverse student populations in the country. With each incoming freshman class comes the opportunity to reach out…
Mock Trial Scholarship Winners
The HBU Mock Trial Team competed in the 6th Annual Ole Open at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in November. The team placed 3rd out of…
Martin Excels Both On and Off the Field
Blake Martin is the epitome of a student-athlete. The College Station, Texas, native is a four-year letter winner on the women鈥檚 soccer team, where she is fourth…
Miller Wins Prestigious HR Student Contest
The National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) sponsored the yearly Ram Charan Essay Contest in New York City, and taking top prize were Suetta Miller, a student…
Guild Hosts Christmas Luncheon Program
During its annual Christmas Luncheon in December at River Oaks Country Club, The Guild demonstrated yet again that its dedication to Houston Baptist University is incredible. Members…
Under the Radar -Houston Chronicle
"Under the Radar,鈥� the group show at Williams Tower Gallery this fall, contained such a range of works it almost appeared random.聽 A casual visitor might have…
To the sources, to the future! Conference explores issues surrounding Erasmus鈥� Bible
2016 is an important year in Christian studies, marking the 500th anniversary of the first publication of the Greek New Testament by Erasmus. A leading Renaissance scholar,…
HBU Smith Organ to be featured at AGO National Convention
In today鈥檚 society, where high volume production and instant gratification often seem more valued than time-intensive artistic masterpieces, it is easy to overlook the treasures around us.…
Huskies Take Part in Folds of Honor Tribute Program
Pay tribute to two fallen service members this spring. The HBU men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 golf teams will participate in the Folds of Honor Tribute Program this spring,…
Athletes Spend Free Time Volunteering During the Holidays
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) welcomed many children from Carter鈥檚 Kids to Husky Stadium prior to the Thanksgiving break. Carter鈥檚 Kids is a non-profit organization that supports…
Marking 25 Seasons at HBU
The 2015-16 academic year marked the 25th seasons for two staples of HBU Athletics, head coaches Ron Cottrell (men鈥檚 basketball) and Mary-Ellen Hall (softball). 鈥淚t is very…