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Houston Christian University (HCU) Cinematic Arts professor Chris Hartwell celebrated the Houston premiere of his debut feature film, “Do No Harm,” on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the historic River Oaks Theatre. Following the premiere, there was a panel …

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1, 2026 – Houston Christian University will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2027, preparing students with the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience needed to excel in one of the …

Houston Christian University (HCU) is expanding its engineering offerings with the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Fall 2027, strengthening the University’s growing College of Science and Engineering and preparing students to serve and lead in one …

Houston Christian University (HCU) will expand its undergraduate business offerings with the introduction of three new Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree programs beginning in Fall 2027. Offered through the Archie W. Dunham College of Business, the new …

Houston, Texas, July 23, 2026 – Tiffany Charles, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Houston Christian University (HCU) was presented with the Trent Argo Service Award at the National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals (NABEP) Annual Summer Conference, held …

Houston, Texas, July 23, 2026 — Today, SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management), the trusted authority on all things work, workers and the workplace awarded a 2025-2026 Superior Merit designation to the SHRM Student Chapter of HCU …

HOUSTON, TX, July 4, 2026 — Houston Christian University Board Chairman Ramiro Peña released the following statement to the HCU family this morning: “With the heaviest heart, I am saddened to announce the sudden death of HCU President …

Houston Christian University (HCU) has received a third-year renewal of a $100,000 grant from The Cullen Trust for Higher Education to support literacy initiatives at three Houston Independent School District Title I elementary schools: Lovett Elementary, McNamara Elementary …

Houston, Texas, May 14, 2026 — Houston Christian University (HCU) is proud to announce the launch of its newly reimagined Core Curriculum, designed by HCU faculty under the guidance of Dr. Emily Stelzer as Dean of the Core Curriculum. …

Houston, Texas, May 13, 2026 – Houston Christian University (HCU) students earned national recognition in the Spring 2026 National Cyber League (NCL) Competition, with all four HCU teams finishing in the top 10 percent nationwide and helping the University …