Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
Greetings and Blessings to All!
As I write this, I am reflecting on the many blessings that have shaped our University. For the past two decades, we have been incredibly blessed by our President and First Lady’s steadfast dedication to Christian Higher Education. As we begin a new year at HCU, we give thanks to Robert and Sue Sloan for their many years of exceptional leadership and heart for growing our University family.
This new year brings us much to celebrate as we welcome our largest enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students, including residential and online. The campus looks amazing with an array of orange flowers – our school color – and beautifully manicured lawns. Construction is nearing completion on the Sherry and Jim Smith Engineering, Science and Nursing Building, with a groundbreaking planned in January. And, the Huskies have already scored in many athletic events!
This is exactly the vision that Robert and Sue Sloan had for HCU 20 years ago. Since then, their commitment to academic excellence while consistently maintaining the University’s Christian identity has led us to this exciting place in our history. Dr. Sloan’s unexpected passing closed a defining chapter in the history of HCU, but his visionary leadership left a clear pathway forward for the University to follow!
And, our First Lady Sue is phenomenal. From Guild activities to countless dinners and events for students, alumni and University friends, she has been the consummate hostess for the University. For this…we say, Thank You!
The Guild is about friendships…and how the Lord has brought us together for each other. Sue is that perfect friend who is special to each of us. She has made us feel welcome in her home…her laughter is contagious. She has prayed with us and for each of us…and, we will forever claim her friendship!
To all my Guild friends and especially to Sue… Thank you for loving our University.
We look to God’s plans for exciting days ahead.
We are blessed indeed!!
Forever and Always,
Sharon