Dr. Robert Sloan - Pillars Summer 2021 Message
The mission of Houston Baptist University is to provide a learning experience that instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result…
The Pillars Magazine: Summer 2021 Edition
Set up for Success at HBU
HBU sets students up for success: Educationally Spiritually Vocationally Time in college often serves as a transition between adolescence and adulthood. Students discover what they want to…
Caleb Johnson Signs with Chicago Bears
HBU linebacker Caleb Johnson signed a contract with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent shortly following the conclusion of the 2021 NFL Draft Saturday, May…
Husky Standout Mikayla Vivens Joins 1,000 Kill-1,000 Dig Club in a Unique Season
By Philip McKenzie When the HBU women’s volleyball team stepped onto the court on March 13 against a Central Arkansas team even with the Huskies in the…
Building a Shining City on a Hill
By John Tyler, JD, PhD “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 The Morris Family Center…
Student Profile: Devonyae Pearson
Devonyae Pearson Marketing major and Psychology minor I am a Dallas native and went to West Mesquite High School. I plan to pursue a career in marketing…
Student Profile: Vincent Nguyen
Cinematic Arts major I was born in Guelph, which is a small city in Ontario, Canada, and I was raised in Houston and attended John Foster Dulles…
Student Profile: Michael Basquez
Psychology major and Studio Art minor I grew up in Spring, Texas and graduated from Spring High School in 2017. My parents and older sister have always…
Student Profile: Allison Klinge
Legal Studies major and Spanish minor I grew up in Katy, Texas and I graduated from Classical Conversations (a homeschool co-op) in 2018. I also took dual…
Dodd Named HBU Women's Soccer Head Coach
Chris Dodd was announced as the next head coach of the HBU women's soccer program by Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci on May 24. "I'm pleased to…
Alumnus Profile: Quincy Collins '05
I grew up on the southwest side of Houston and attended Sharpstown High School. During my senior year, the HBU Jazz Band performed at my high school…
Alumna Profile: Jennifer Torres '18
I graduated from HBU with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Humanities. I was born and raised in the Houston area and graduated from L.V. Hightower High School,…
Alumnus Profile: Dr. Keith Newman ‘86
I grew up in Houston and graduated from Northbrook High School in Spring Branch ISD. I went to HBU, and then after my freshman year of college,…
Alumna Profile: Stephanie Duke MEd ’05
At 45 years old in a second career, I can with certainty say I am exactly where I am meant to be. Originally from Tomball, graduating high…
HBU Office of Career and Calling Connects Huskies with Work Opportunities
Graduation is an exciting time for students, but it can also bring about anxiety as young men and women contemplate what’s next. Thankfully, there is a bridge…
Student Organization: Alpha Kappa Alpha
When Jessica Ikoya came to HBU, she wanted to become involved. As a commuter student, she went out of her way to find her niche on campus.…
Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty Complex Construction Underway
The Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty Complex construction is underway! Give to help complete the project and to further the work of the Center at…
HBU Piper Professors Announced
Higher education provides a unique opportunity to shape the knowledge and wisdom of students for the trajectory of their lives. Professors carry out the noble occupation of…
HBU Spirit of Excellence Gala 2021
PRESIDENT and MRS. ROBERT B. SLOAN Invite You To The HBU Spirit of Excellence Gala Presented by The Joella & Stewart Morris Foundation November 11, 2021 HOUSTON…
Mid-19th Century Dutch “Stations of the Cross” Paintings Dedicated
HBU was honored to receive 14 “Stations of the Cross” paintings donated by Kim ’83 MA ’87 and David ’84 MA ’06 Balkum. The 14 unique, mid-19th…
Renowned School of Christian Thought Professor Explores Oldest Texts Referencing Jesus
Dr. Craig Evans again combines faith and scholarship in his latest book, Jesus and the Manuscripts: What We Can Learn from the Oldest Texts. The John…
2021 Beach Volleyball Team Takes Inaugural Championship
HBU came out of the loser’s bracket and upset No. 1-seed Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the final match, 3-1, to capture the first-ever Southland Conference Beach Volleyball…
HBU Names Lance Berkman as New Head Coach
HBU has hired Lance Berkman as the fifth head coach in the program's history. Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci announced at a press conference on campus on…
2020-21 HBU Athletic Awards
Robbie Robertson | Male Athlete of the Year: Jan Edds Female | Athlete of the Year: Kaitlin Smith (center) – Track & Field Varsity Athlete Academic Award:…