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  • HCU Students Recognized at National Beta Beta Beta Convention

    Dr. Lisa Ellis, a Professor of Biology in the College of Science & Engineering at Houston Christian University and three members of HCU’s TriBeta Chapter, represented the University at the 2026 Beta Beta Beta National Convention in Tallahassee, …

  • HCU Partners with HISD to offer Guaranteed Admission

    Houston, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 – Houston Christian University (HCU) has entered a partnership with Houston Independent School District (HISD) to offer a secure pathway to higher education for qualifying HISD students through the University’s Guaranteed Admission Program …

  • Five Independent Colleges Help Build New Accreditor as Founding Members

    Pittsburg, Pa. — Today, five independent colleges from across the country announced they have joined the National Association for Academic Excellence, Inc. (NAAE) as its founding members, helping to build a non-region-based, selective model of institutional accreditation on …

  • HCU Police Department Swears In New Officers

    Houston Christian University Police Department held a special swearing-in ceremony on Sept. 21, 2026, in Belin Chapel in the McNair Cultural Arts Center, to welcome two new officers to the department. HCU Police Chief John Karshner swore in …

  • HCU Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in University's History

    Houston, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 – Houston Christian University proudly announces record-breaking enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester on the heels of two prior milestone enrollment years. The University welcomed 1,071 first-time freshmen, up from 954 in Fall …

  • HCU Launches Master's in Computer and Information Sciences

    Houston Christian University (HCU) announces the launch of its new Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (MS-CIS) program, expanding the University’s graduate offerings in computing and technology and preparing students to meet the evolving demands of today’s technology-driven …

  • HCU Receives Accreditation for Bachelor's in Information Systems Degree

    Houston Christian University’s Bachelors’ degree program in Information Systems has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning, ABET supports …

  • HCU Professor's Debut Feature Film Screened at River Oaks Theater

    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 …