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  • HCU students and staff instrumental in saving freshman’s life

    HCU students and staff instrumental in saving freshman’s life

    Houston Christian University (HCU) student Khalil Hopkins never imagined that he would begin his freshman year facing a life-threatening medical emergency. A graduate of Stuart Career Tech High School in Baytown, the HCU freshman had received an educational …

  • Houston Christian University – A Year of Transformation

    Houston Christian University – A Year of Transformation

    On Sept. 21, 2022, Houston Baptist University unveiled a new name and officially became Houston Christian University (HCU). Over the past year, we’ve managed to do some pretty cool things that make HCU stand out like never before. …

Publications

  • The Pillars Magazine

    The Pillars Magazine is the official news magazine of HCU and is published in print and online.

    Student Experience: A Key Educational Element

    During Honors Convocation in May, several dozen students on the Dunham Theater stage were lauded for their contributions in areas throughout the University, receiving applause from an audience of peers, supporters, faculty and staff. Senior Seth Grant, dressed …

  • The City

    The City delivers culturally relevant liberal arts articles and reflections from a Christian worldview.
    God’s Universe Deserves a University

    God’s Universe Deserves a University

    By Eric L. Johnson One of the most celebrated astronomers of the early scientific revolution was Johannes Kepler. Born into a Lutheran family in 1571, he became enamored by the night sky at the age of 6 when …

  • Mr. Movie Man

    Mr. Movie Man provides Christian movie reviews and reflections from a Christian worldview by Dr. Jon Suter.
    This Week’s Review: Political Themes

    This Week’s Review: Political Themes

    The recent violence in Washington, DC, reminded the Curmudgeon of several movies with political themes; e.g., “All the President’s Men,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” and, on a darker note, “Seven Days in May” and both versions of “The …

  • Culture Influencers

    Cultural Influencers celebrates faculty members who positively influence the culture for Jesus Christ.
    Culture Influencer: Dr. Timothy Ewest

    Culture Influencer: Dr. Timothy Ewest

    Rev. Dr. Timothy Ewest, Associate Professor of Management, Prince-Chavanne Chair in Christian Business Ethics, and Chair of the Department of Management, Marketing and Business at Houston Christian University (HCU) was invited to be part of a panel of …