Hardin-Simmons University

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Hardin-Simmons University (or HSU) is a private Baptist university located in Abilene, Texas. Founded in 1891 as The Abilene Baptist University, HSU has since grown in size and academic reputation.

Contents 1 History 2 Mission statement 3 Presidents 4 References 5 Notes 6 External links 7 Awards / Distinctions 8 Alumni

[edit] 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.^[1]

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 2,300, the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.

A 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,seminary. The school also offers a doctorate in physical therapy - the first in Texas which is open to private citizens.

[edit] Mission statement

Part of a series on Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Background Christianity Protestantism Anabaptists

Baptist theology London Confession, 1689 New Hampshire Confession, 1833 Baptist Faith & Message

Doctrinal distinctives Autonomy of the local church Priesthood of believers Two ordinances Individual soul liberty Separation of church and state Two offices

People John Smyth Thomas Helwys Jimmy Carter

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

[edit] Presidents

1892-1894	Rev. W.C. Friley
1894-1898	Dr. George O. Thatcher
1898-1901	Dr. O.C. Pope
1901-1902	Rev. C.R. Hairfield
1902-1909	Dr. Oscar H. Cooper
1909-1940	Dr. Jefferson Davis Sandefer, Sr.
1940	Dr. Lucian Q. Campbell, acting president
1940-1943	Dr. William R. White
1943-1953	Dr. Rupert N. Richardson
1953-1962	Dr. Evan Allard Reiff
1962-1963	Dr. George L. Graham, interim
1963-1966	Dr. James H. Landes
1966-1977	Dr. Elwin L. Skiles
1977-1991	Dr. Jesse C. Fletcher
1991-2001	Dr. Lanny Hall
2001-Present	Dr. W. Craig Turner

[edit] References

Handbook of Texas Online, s.v. "Hardin-Simmons University" [2] (accessed January 8, 2007).

[edit] Notes

Early History of Hardin Simmons can be found in the Book "Famous are Thy Halls"

[edit] External links

• Hardin-Simmons University.
• Logsdon Seminary.

[edit] Awards / Distinctions

2007

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

2006

• Colleges of Distinction 2006.
• US News and World Report America's Best Colleges 2006.
• Princeton Review Best Western Colleges 2006.

2004

• Model United Nations Won National honors competing with over 200 national and international Universities.

[edit] Alumni

• Stedman Graham (a.k.a. Oprah's ex).
• Doyle Brunson (Professional poker player.
• Willis Whitfield (Inventor of the Cleanroom).
• Clyde "Bulldog" Turner (Professional football player, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame).
• John "Lee" Atwood (Chief Engineer, Boeing. Worked to produce P-51 Mustang & B-25 Mitchell Bomber).
• Dan Blocker (a.k.a. Hoss on 60's TV show "Bonanza").
• C.V. Wood (entrepreneur who relocated London Bridge to Lake Havasu, Arizona)

American Southwest Conference

Concordia University at Austin • East Texas Baptist University • Hardin-Simmons University • Howard Payne University • LeTourneau University • Louisiana College • McMurry University • Mississippi College • Schreiner University • Sul Ross State University • Texas Lutheran University • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor • University of the Ozarks • University of Texas at Dallas • University of Texas at Tyler