Freshman Council- Enhancing College Experience Enhancing the college experience For many freshmen, the fall semester at college is the first time when decisions about going to bed, studying, eating and attending class…
Doctoral Program Begins The Ten Pillars vision calls Houston Baptist University to “Embrace the Challenge of Christian Graduate Education” and “Move to the Next Level as an Institution.” While HBU…
Building Leaders: Doctoral Program Begins! The Ten Pillars vision calls Houston Baptist University to “Embrace the Challenge of Christian Graduate Education” and “Move to the Next Level as an Institution.” While HBU…
A New Look for Moody Library Moody Library, one of the first buildings on the HBU campus, has been renovated into a vibrant and inviting hub focused on holistic education due to generous…
Igniting Your Vision With Purpose HBU Teams with Houston Texans owner, establishing the HBU McNair Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise Honor the Lord with your wealth, and with the first fruits…
Houston Theological Seminary - The Word is Out Houston Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) program started with its first class of 17 students. The program is offered both on the HBU campus and at…
Blythe Leonard Blythe Leonard is a junior marketing major in the Honors College with a lot to do. A native Houstonian and commuter student, Blythe serves as an Academic…
The Case for Christ Movie to Release Spring 2017 Lee Strobel’s dramatic personal conversion story, told in his book The Case for Christ, is being adapted to the screen for release in 2,500 theaters across the…
Alumni In Business: Jess Rogers ’00, M.Ed ’02 “Bet big and you win big, but if you bet small, you never win big.” Alumna and entrepreneur Jess Rogers carries this advice in her pocket. It…
Changing Houston Everyday: Jess Rogers HBU Alumni are impacting Houston today and everyday, and we have many entrepreneurial alumni we could feature who are innovative, brilliant business man and women. Jess Rogers…
Alumni In business: Jason Bible, MBA '09 “If you’re really serious about starting a business, just quit your job now and go do it. The best time to start is right now.” That is…
Changing Houston Everyday: Jason Bible HBU Alumni are impacting Houston today and everyday, and we have many entrepreneurial alumni we could feature who are innovative, brilliant business man and women. Jason Bible…
Second President of Houston Baptist University, Dr. Doug Hodo, passes away President 1987 - 2006 President Emeritus 2006 - 2016 Dr. Edward D. (Doug) Hodo served as the second president of Houston Baptist University from June 1, 1987,…
HBU Spirit of Excellence Gala 2016 The biannual Spirit of Excellence Gala was hosted on November 1, 2016, at the Royal Sonesta Houston. Gala attendees were invited to support HBU’s Ten Pillars vision,…
Fall Enrollment Numbers Break Records Every person affiliated with Houston Baptist University helps in the recruitment process, from wearing the school colors to liking an Instagram post to brainwashing your children (not…
Envision Expansion - Pinky Pampell Houston Baptist University is deeply grateful for individuals who extend the vision and mission of HBU through sacrificial and strategic giving. We gratefully acknowledge Pinky Pampell’s $5…
Kaleō Moment Kaleō in Greek means “to be called” and as we read in Matthew 28, we are called to make disciples in the name of Christ. As believers…
Welcome Home, Y'all! Homecoming 2016 Houston Baptist University hosted its annual Homecoming Weekend with the truly Texas theme of "Welcome Home, Y'all!" on October 14 and 15. Friday evening, HBU Women’s Soccer…
Kayla Armer, The Unassuming Star Volleyball senior setter Kayla Armer has been an unassuming star at HBU, letting her play do the talking and happily letting her teammates’ accomplishments speak more for…
Huskies Making Better Nutrition a Priority In the fall of 2015, the HBU Athletics Department teamed with the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in developing a program to educate student-athletes about their…
Women's Soccer Wins Southland conference Tournament Championship The HBU women’s soccer team captured its second Southland Conference Tournament championship in three years with a 1-0 shutout of Stephen F. Austin November 6 at Jack…
IGNITE Spiritual Emphasis Week The students at Houston Baptist University are continually provided opportunities to grow both academically and spiritually. In early October, HBU held a Spiritual Emphasis Week called Ignite…
Alumnus Cabeza de Vaca Sworn in as Governor of Tamaulipas HBU alumnus and former soccer player Francisco Garcia Cabeza de Vaca was sworn in as governor of the Mexican state of Tamualipas on October 1, 2016. Cabeza…
HBU Alumnus Zimmerman Elected Mayor of Sugarland Houston Baptist University MBA Alumnus Joe Zimmerman ’89 was elected mayor of Sugar Land, Texas, on June 11, 2016. Sugar Land is in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land…
Spirit of HBU: Distinguished Alumnus Award - Benny Agosto Jr. The Distinguished Alumnus Award honors alumni who have made distinctive contributions in their profession. This year’s recipient is Benny Agosto ’86, who is a partner in the…
Spirit of HBU: Meritorious Service Award - Mark Ammerman The Meritorious Service Alumnus Award honors alumni who have made significant, sustained contributions of time, energy, and creativity toward the advancement of the University. This year’s recipient…
Spirit of HBU: Hallmark Award - Rusty Brooks Dr. Rusty Brooks, Hallmark Award The Hallmark Award is conferred upon an HBU faculty or staff member who has been particularly supportive of the Alumni Association and…
Spirit of HBU: Emma Key Faithful Servant Award - Victoria Simms The Emma Key Faithful Servant Award honors a student who exemplifies the selfless, Christ-like character of the late Emma Key, daughter of HBU Alumni Steven ’96 and…
Spirit of HBU: Family of the Year - The Solorio Family The Spirit of HBU Dinner was hosted during HBU’s Family Weekend. The family of Alejandro and Olga Solorio was awarded HBU’s Family of the Year. The Solorios…
