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Press releases that publicize the major public announcements of HCU.

  • University Statement Regarding Lawsuit

    For Immediate Release: HOUSTON, January 7, 2023 – This is pending litigation and we remain troubled by any and all allegations of misconduct by a University employee. We take all reports of sexual misconduct seriously and have dedicated …

  • HCU Announces Selection of New Head Football Coach

    Braxton Harris was announced as the new Houston Christian University (HCU) head football coach at a noon press conference held on campus, Tuesday, December 13, 2023. Administrators, staff and local media outlets gathered to hear the announcement by …

  • Rev. Garry Blackmon to Chair HCU Board of Trustees

    Houston, Texas, Dec. 1, 2022 – Houston Christian University (HCU) is pleased to announce that Rev. Garry Blackmon, senior pastor of Crossway Christian Fellowship, will serve as chair of the HCU Board of Trustees. Blackmon served as a …

  • Vic Shealy Resigns as HCU Football Coach

    Shealy started program in 2012, was longest-tenured coach in the Southland Houston, Texas, Nov. 21, 2022 — HCU Head Football Coach Vic Shealy has resigned after nine seasons and 10 years at the University. Houston Christian University (HCU), …

  • Dr. Molly Nipper named 2022 B.E.S.T. Award Recipient

    Houston, Texas, Oct. 7, 2022 – HCU Alum Molly Nipper, EdD ‘22 is one of nine recipients of the 2022 Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.) Award. The award celebrates Christian educators who are living out their faith daily …

  • Houston Baptist University Changes Name to Houston Christian University

    Leader in Higher Christian Education Announces Plan to Grow to 10,000 Students HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – Houston Baptist University has changed its name to Houston Christian University, announced President Robert B. Sloan during an open forum Wednesday afternoon …

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