Dr. H. Taylor Rankin, a longtime biology professor at Hardin-Simmons University, died Aug. 11 at age 89. A message from HSU President Eric Bruntmyer and a link to the full obituary follow. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. H. Taylor Rankin, age 89, who died on August 11, 2023 in Abilene. A memorial service will
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Hardin-Simmons University recently announced its annual alumni award winners. They will be honored at the Alumni Awards banquet on Oct. 12 as part of homecoming. Winner of the Keeter Award, the highest alumni award, is Filemon Ortiz, who graduated from HSU in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and history. He obtained his law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School
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Shelli Presley has been named Director of Spiritual Formation at Hardin-Simmons University, replacing Travis Craver, who resigned to become vice president of operations at Fat Matt Roofing. Presley has been Associate Pastor Family Freedom Ministry at Beltway Church. The following announcement was sent in email by Hardin-Simmons President Eric Bruntmyer. Shelli Presley “With her passion for spiritual formation and her
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Hardin-Simmons University recently honored its faculty and staff members of the year. Dr. Jennifer Eames is the 2022-2023 Faculty Member of the Year. Elizabeth Torres is the Staff Member of the Year. Torres is Payroll Manager and Assistant Director of Human Resources. Eames is Director of the Physician Assistant Program. Dr. Jennifer Eames Elizabeth Torres with HSU President Eric Bruntmyer
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By LORETTA FULTON As if being named a T.B.Maston Scholar weren’t enough, Madison Lewis added another significant award to her resume at Hardin-Simmons University. She recently received the Altom Christian Service Award, named for the first recipients in 2001, Bill and Janis Altom. The Altom award is based on “devotion to the Lord and active service to Him.” Madison’s resume
Read moreDr. Julian C. Bridges, a longtime professor of sociology at Hardin-Simmons University, died Monday, March 20, at age 91. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St. A private family gradeside service will be held March 31 in Elmwood Memorial Park. The Bridges family will receive guests
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ACU Gets Largest Single Gift From Dukes Estate The late Dr. Bill and Janie Dukes have given, through their estate, more than $29 million to Abilene Christian University – the largest single academic gift in ACU’s history. Their generosity will establish the Dr. William P. and Janie B. Dukes Excellence in Finance Endowment, supporting prestigious finance student scholarships, preparing students
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By LORETTA FULTON McMurry and Abilene Christian universities both saw enrollment increases for fall 2022, while Hardin-Simmons University recorded its third consecutive enrollment drop. ACU, affiliated with the Churches of Christ, hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year. Total enrollment for fall 2022 is 5,731 students. The university saw increases in all key areas: undergraduate enrollment, graduate enrollment
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By LORETTA FULTON “You Are Here for a Reason.” That was the title of a message from McMurry University Chaplain Marty CashBurless during the opening chapel service, but it could easily have been the theme for similar ceremonies at Hardin-Simmons and Abilene Christian universities, as well. All three of Abilene’s universities opened the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 29. ACU
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