Hardin-Simmons University

Infobox_University
name = Hardin-Simmons University


image_size = 140px
motto = An Education Enlightened by Faith
established = 1891
type = Private
affiliation = Baptist
endowment = US$106,379,000
president =
students = 2,435
undergrad = 1,997
postgrad = 438
doctoral = 73
city = Abilene
state = Texas
country = USA
campus = Urban, convert|209|acre|km2
mascot = Cowboy / Cowgirl
colors = Purple and Gold color box|#AA00FFcolor box|#FFCC00
athletics = NCAA Division III American Southwest Conference
website = http://www.hsutx.edu/

Hardin-Simmons University (or HSU) is a private Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas.

History

Hardin-Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 1891 by the Sweetwater Baptist Association and a group of cattlemen and pastors who sought to bring Christian higher education to the Southwest. The original land was donated to the university by rancher C.W. Merchant. The college was renamed Simmons College in 1892 in honor of an early contributor, James B. Simmons. In 1925, it became Simmons University. It was once again renamed to Hardin-Simmons University in 1934 in honor of Mary and John G. Hardin who were also major contributors. [ "Handbook of Texas Online", s.v. "Hardin-Simmons University" http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/HH/kbh2.html (accessed January 8, 2007).]

The University has been associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1941. Its students come from diverse backgrounds and a variety of Christian denominations. With an approximate enrollment of 2,400 students, the student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.

As fully accredited university, Hardin-Simmons offers six undergraduate degrees with 70 majors, and seven graduate degrees with 18 programs. Pre-professional programs include dentistry, engineering, medicine, law, pharmacology, and seminary. The school also offers a doctorate in physical therapy - the first in Texas which is open to private citizens.

Mission statement

Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values.

Presidents

Awards / Distinctions

2007
*US News and World Report America's Best Colleges 2007.
*Princeton Review Best Western Colleges 2007.

2006
* [http://www.collegesofdistinction.com Colleges of Distinction] 2006.
*US News and World Report America's Best Colleges 2006.
*Princeton Review Best Western Colleges 2006.

Notable Alumni

*John Leland Atwood — former chief engineer for North American Aviation instrumental in the production of the P-51 Mustang and B-25 Mitchell
*Dan Blocker — played the role of "Hoss" on the 1960s American TV show "Bonanza" [ [http://www.nndb.com/edu/554/000079317/ Hardin Simmons University ] ]
*Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson — Poker Legend
*Victor G. Carrillo — current Commissioner of the Railroad Commission of Texas
*Harvey Catchings — former NBA basketball player
*Stedman Graham — author and boyfriend of Oprah Winfrey
*Leighton Paige Patterson — former President of the Southern Baptist Convention and current President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
*Byron Roberts Sr. — professional baseball player
*Clyde "Bulldog" Turner — member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
*George E. "Buddy" West — former Texas state representative
*Willis Whitfield — inventor of the Cleanroom
*C.V. Wood — entrepreneur who relocated London Bridge to Lake Havasu, Arizona

External links

* [http://www.hsutx.edu Hardin-Simmons University] .
* [http://www.logsdonseminary.com Logsdon Seminary] .
* [http://texashistory.unt.edu/browse/collection/HSUY/ Search the Hardin Simmons yearbooks, the Bronco] ]
* [http://thetaalphazeta.weebly.com]

References