• HCU Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Barbara J. Elliott

    Houston Christian University (HCU) honors the life and legacy of Dr. Barbara J. Elliott, following her passing on March 8, 2026. We mourn her and reflect on a life lived in pursuit of the true, the good and …

  • HCU Names Kevin Hartless VP for Adult & Graduate Studies

    Houston Christian University (HCU) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Hartless to Vice President for Adult & Graduate Studies. Hartless previously served as Associate Vice President of Online Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions in the division and …

  • HCU Student Awarded Financial Executives International Scholarship

    Hannah Kahleh is proof that hard work, persistence and a commitment to excellence pays off. The junior finance major was recently awarded the prestigious Finance Executives International (FEI) Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance and professional opportunities to …

  • HCU's Archie W. Dunham College of Business Earns Accreditation

    Houston, Texas, Feb. 5, 2026 – Houston Christian University(HCU) is proud to announce that its Archie W. Dunham College of Business(DCOB) has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP) following a rigorous three-year review process. …

  • HCU Announces Athletics Leadership Transition

    Stan Williamson will transition to the role of Director of Athletics on March 1. HOUSTON – On Thursday afternoon, HCU President Dr. Robert B. Sloan announced a planned transition in leadership for the HCU athletic department with current …

  • Darryl Smith — From Navy Chief to Kingdom-Driven Leader

    Darryl Smith’s journey to Houston Christian University (HCU) is one marked by discipline, service, transformation and a calling that has only grown clearer with time. A former Navy Chief Petty Officer and Military Police Officer, Darryl spent his …

  • Dr. Paul T. Sloan Receives Prestigious Christianity Today Book Award

    Houston, Texas, Dec. 9, 2025 –  Dr. Paul T. Sloan, Associate Professor of Early Christianity and Chair of the Department of Theology in the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University (HCU), has been named the 2025–2026 Winner in the Biblical …

  • HCU Professor Lynn Cohick an Expert Voice in "The First Christmas" Docudrama

    Houston, Texas, Dec. 23, 2025 –  Houston Christian University (HCU) professor Dr. Lynn Cohick is featured as an expert contributor in “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,” a new docudrama that uses dramatic reenactments along with commentary from Christian scholars …

  • HCU Employee Spreads Joy as Volunteer Santa

    Houston, Texas — For the past several years, Larry Blakley, Manager of Maintenance & Operations at Houston Christian University(HCU), has donned a red suit and hat and fluffed up his signature white beard to bring holiday cheer to …