A Harding official announced the University’s plans to close the federal post office on campus this summer and to redistribute postal duties among multiple departments last week.
The University announced Dr. Michael D. Williams as Harding’s sixth president at a press conference on Oct. 27. Since then, Williams has continued his role as president at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. As announced in October, Williams will begin his tenure as Harding University president on June 1, 2022.
The Ganus Building is scheduled to be demolished and replaced by the new Holland-Waller Center, bringing changes to departments and programs on campus. Some faculty have fond memories of the Ganus Building, but they are excited for change.
President David Burks informed faculty of the approval of a reduced workload policy in an email on March 1. Burks said the policy came to fruition with input from the Faculty Leadership Committee (FLC), and allowed faculty members two contract options to apply for: a three-fourths or a one-half teaching load faculty employment contract. Interested faculty were instructed to request their preferred option in writing to their college’s dean by March 18. The deans submitted approved requests as recommendations to the provost for further approval.
Multiple groups from across campus and the Searcy community came together last Wednesday for an emergency fire drill in Kendall Hall to test safety procedures and practice responding to a disaster.
Men’s social club Galaxy returned to campus this semester after it was founded in 1947 and dissolved in 1997. The club was revived by their sponsors for the 75th anniversary of the club this upcoming fall.
Photo by Madison Meyer “I quit!” yelled Mr. Gabriel Grant Huff, who is the Assistant Copyeditor for the Bison. The Bison Head Copyeditor, Miss Caroline Birdwell, explained that every week…
Incoming President Mike Williams announced a major reshuffle of his cabinet on Tuesday. After switching his filing technique from alphabetical order to the Dewey decimal system, Williams also announced the addition of four new members to his executive cabinet. Williams said while all four of the positions are now officially created, all but one remain open. Applications can be found on Handshake.
Instructor of communication Noah Darnell is creating a big splash with his launch of a large-scale ark construction project. With plans to begin the week after graduation, Darnell says he will be building an ark in anticipation of a massive flood he expects to hit Central Arkansas this upcoming summer.
Harding University has committed to celebrating Easter after a unanimous decision by Spring Sing directors to drop their shows for the first time since 1974. This decision has relieved many of the professors and staff on campus.
Elizabeth Soisouvanh died on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, near Hartington, Nebraska, in a car accident. Daughter of Ouphavanh and Victor Soisouvanh, Elizabeth was born July 19, 2000. She was 21 years old.
The Best of Show Awards were announced at the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Spring National College Media Conference on March 5, and Harding Student Publications placed well in several categories.
Harding alumna Hayley Waldron visited campus the week before spring break to share her story about how one accident caused her to switch from pursuing a career in counseling to being a full-time nurse at the hospital and at home.
On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the Black Student Association (BSA) hosted a panel after the devotional period of chapel, and sought to have a conversation about allyship. This program was the fourth in a five-part series of chapel programs and devotionals planned by the BSA during Black History Month. During and in the hours following the panel discussion, YikYak posts were made in strong dissent toward many of the statements made by panelists, and the existence of the panel altogether.
Last weekend, the American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted a co-curricular trip to Washington, D.C. The group, which consisted of 20 students from a variety of majors, left Searcy Wednesday afternoon and returned back to campus Sunday night.
Written by Sara McClaran The Russian Federation launched a full military invasion of its neighboring country Ukraine on Thursday, Feb. 24. Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union, but…
Each consecutive spring semester, since the spring of 2014, Harding has hosted a women’s event called the Bloom Conference. This year’s theme focused on the idea of living “Unveiled.” The event was Feb. 18-19.
Searcy Fire Chief Brian Dunavan said the fire department responded to a 911 call regarding a fire at CJ’s Place apartment complex at 12:30 a.m. last Thursday, Feb. 10. The Daily Citizen reported that all residents safely exited CJ’s Place apartments, located on 1706 E. Moore Ave. However, all 25 families that lived in the apartments have been displaced.
On Tuesday faculty will vote to approve a proposed change to the core University Liberal Arts curriculum. The current Liberal Arts Program is a 53-hour core of classes required of all undergraduate students in order to graduate. The proposal reduces the required minimum liberal arts hours to 47, among other shifts within the makeup of the core curriculum.
Warehouse 4 will host their grand opening Feb. 21, with soft openings on Feb. 17 and 18.
Written by Addi Province The annual Youth Intern Fair was held in Cone Chapel from 1-3 p.m on Jan. 25. Previously called C-Harmony, the Youth Intern Fair brings in Harding…
Written by Jake Mooney The Harding Criminal Justice Association (HCJA) is partnering with Partners Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) in an event for all social clubs and organizations on campus to…
University President David Burks announced a voluntary faculty retirement incentive at the Harding faculty meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, citing ongoing decreasing enrollment. His statement made at the meeting was emailed to faculty members on Tuesday. Affected faculty will be notified of their eligibility for the incentive by Monday, Jan. 31. Each faculty member will have 21 days to accept or decline the offer.
Two members of the Harding community died over Christmas break. Harding Board of Trustees member Lundy Neely died on Dec. 21, 2021, at 73 years old. Associate professor of pharmaceutical sciences Dr. Henry North, III, died on Dec. 22, 2021, at 41 years old.
Tacker’s Shake Shack of Marion, Arkansas, announced plans to open a new location in the University’s Student Center on their Facebook page on Dec. 22. As of Jan. 19, the Tackers plan to hold a grand opening the week of Jan. 31. The new location will replace Tu Taco in the pit of the Student Center.
The American Studies Institute hosted Tim Tebow — NCAA champion, Heisman Trophy winner, ESPN commentator and author — Jan. 18 in the Benson Auditorium at Harding University for a lecture titled “The Power of Persistence: Lessons in Leadership and Life.”
Harding University canceled the first week of chapel for the 2022 spring semester to assess the health of the campus community while the omicron variant of COVID-19, which is known for its high transmissibility rate, spread throughout the U.S. Chapel resumed Tuesday, Jan. 18 after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
The Harding University Department of Music hosted three concerts between Dec. 2-6 in collaboration with multiple of Harding’s ensembles and First United Methodist Church.
Written by Tiane Davis | Photo by Caroline Palmer Several senior honors students recently presented their thesis projects that have been in the works for at least two semesters with…
Harding’s International Programs (IP) is encouraging students who are planning to travel abroad in the spring semester to get their COVID-19 booster shots. On Nov. 29, IP director Audra Pleasant…
Written by Sophie Rossitto | Photo: Background photo created by rawpixel.com – www.freepik.com The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 29 authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19…
Searcy citizens voted in favor of making a one-cent sales tax permanent during a special election that was determined on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
The American Studies Institute (ASI) held its annual veterans’ breakfast in Cone Chapel Thursday. The event lasted about an hour and included a brief presentation by Col. James Gant. Veterans from the Searcy community were invited and served a complimentary breakfast.
Greg Hatcher and other donors were present for the dedication of the Hatcher Indoor Soccer Center on Nov. 9.
On Oct. 24, ProPublica published a bombshell report detailing the stories of over a dozen former Liberty University students, all of whom were discouraged by the university from sharing their stories of sexual assault. The school, founded by evangelist Jerry Falwell, reportedly ignored multiple reports of rape and sexual assault and threatened to punish accusers for breaking its moral code, former students said.
Since International Programs (IP) resumed this summer, students and individual programs have adapted to studying abroad during a pandemic.
Harding’s symphony orchestra and wind ensemble performed for the first time this semester on Oct. 25 and Oct. 28.
The Student Association (SA) announced the creation of a new scholarship last week that will serve to help a student or more with tuition costs.
Freshmen men are making plans to move out of Armstrong Hall as it is set to start getting remodeled after the fall semester is over.
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Dr. Michael D. Williams was announced as Harding University’s sixth president. Dr. Robert C. Walker, president of the board of trustees, made the announcement on behalf of the board at a press conference in Cone Chapel. This announcement concluded a nine-month, nationwide search for a president.
After over a year of COVID-19 protocols and social distancing, Harding was able to have Homecoming back at its fullest capacity and celebrated by crowning senior Deanna Hutson as the 2021 Homecoming Queen.
Christmas is coming a little early for the people of Searcy, as the Department of Theatre at Harding University presents “Elf the Musical” tonight and tomorrow in the Benson Auditorium for Homecoming at 8 p.m.
Tomorrow Harding University will host the dedication ceremony of the Wright and Anthony Administration Building in honor of Dr. Howard Wright and Elijah Anthony at the front of the administration building at 11 a.m.
During his weekly media briefing Oct. 13, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that he will allow two similar vaccine exemption bills to become law without his signature after Arkansas lawmakers recently passed the bills. They will take effect early next year.
The 2021 Colloquium on the Liberal Arts will be taking place every Tuesday from Oct. 12 through Nov. 2 at Harding, exploring the topic of freedom and independence with the Honors College.
Eight students delivered lectures during Lectureship last week, and Dr. Jesse Robertson, member of the Lectureship leadership team, said he is looking to have more student engagement in future Lectureships.
Wednesday, Sept. 29, was a day of remembrance and praise as Harding University honored the life of Botham Shem Jean by dedicating a bronze plaque bearing his image in front of the David B. Burks American Heritage Building.
The University is implementing a faculty and staff-wide multi-factor authentication (MFA) key for school account logins over the coming weeks to more safely secure personal data.
No COVID-19 protocols have been enforced regarding the social club process this semester, but some clubs and individual members have decided to take precautions.
Next week, from Sept. 26-29, Harding will be hosting the 98th annual Bible Lectureship program. Entitled “Invincible! Courageous Faith in Troubled Times,” this year will be the first time Harding has hosted visitors on campus for the event since 2019, as last year’s event was presented only through livestream due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
In an effort to curb COVID-19 numbers, President Joe Biden said on Sept. 9 that he is requesting the U.S. Department of Labor to require all companies with more than 100 employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing.
Alumnus Charles Ganus, board member and chairman of the presidential search committee, said while the process is ongoing, the presidential search committee’s role is now over. He said he and other board members were grateful for the time and effort every committee member put into narrowing the search for the University’s next president.
Written by Everett Kirkman Eleven honors communication students and five communication department faculty members traveled to New York City from Sept. 8-12 to observe the 20th anniversary of the Sept.…
Written by Gabriel Huff In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to block Texas’ new abortion law on Sept. 1. The Texas law, coined the…
Written by Eric Johnson The American Studies Institute (ASI) is entering this school year with a new executive director, Dr. John Richard Duke. Duke officially became the new director on…
COVID-19 screening and isolation protocols have not changed much for the fall 2021 semester; however, there are a few new guidelines for vaccinated students.
On Sunday, Aug. 29, Hurricane Ida hit the Gulf of Mexico as one of the most powerful storms ever to reach the states.
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, the Student Association (SA) hosted its first ever debate between freshman representative candidates in the Administration Auditorium.
The social club process began on Saturday, Aug. 28, with less regulations for COVID-19 than last year. With the 2020 fall semester being wrought with cancellations and restrictions, those who have club leadership roles continue to see the accommodations required to work around the pandemic.
Written by Ben Lane Student Association (SA) president Ethan Brazell announced Monday, Sept. 6, a campus-wide service project to give to Afghan refugees after he was approached by Harding administration…
On Aug. 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was the first vaccine to receive Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) back in December 2020. Pfizer and BioNTech labs had since been gathering data with the goal of achieving full regulatory approval in 2021, which they have now accomplished.
All Harding students and faculty gathered for the first combined chapel since 2013 on Aug. 23 in the Benson Auditorium.
As the number of vaccinated students, faculty and staff on campus increases, the Physical Resources Department (PRD) has plans in motion to remove social distancing signage and plastic barriers, along…
International Programs (IP) announced April 8 an altered Harding University in Zambia (HIZ) itinerary for fall 2021, as well as the addition of three two-week long trips to Florence, Greece…
Harding students planned, led and participated in a panel called HU Vax Facts Thursday at Midnight Oil Coffeehouse, aiming to bring awareness and answer questions about COVID-19 vaccinations. Several students…
Written by Ben Lane Six graduations will take place throughout May 7 and 8 to accommodate socially distanced seating and will include members of May 2020’s graduating class who did…
The Honors College updated its rules for eligibility, which will be implemented for new honors students in fall 2021. Additionally, it is now offering more opportunities for fellowship and leadership. …
Harding announced several new postgraduate programs, some of which launching as early as fall 2021. Among these new degree programs is a master’s in architecture, which will begin in fall…
Spring Sing has been a focal point for University recruitment for generations. With the recent changes made this spring to academic organizations, social clubs, sports, and campus opportunities as a…
Written by Ben Lane The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Dr. James Huff, associate professor of engineering, a CAREER grant on April 5 for his psychological research on professional engineers…
Written by Madison Meeks Harding is hosting its first ever undergraduate research conference — the Harding Undergraduate Research Conference (HURC) — this weekend, with 28 students participating from 25 different…
Spring Sing performances began Thursday and will conclude Saturday, altering several traditions to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. One of the primary deviations from a typical Spring Sing show is that…
Written by Ben Lane Bison Bound will now take place throughout five different sessions for incoming students, the first of which is this weekend, April 9-10. Bison Bound, previously overseen…
The College of Education announced their decision to remove the Praxis Core Tests as a requirement for education majors to be admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program via an email…
The College of Pharmacy announced in March that it developed a new curriculum that would allow students to graduate in three-and-a-half years rather than four. “We were looking for a…
Photo Courtesy of WTVF. Middle Tennessee residents have recently experienced floods due to inclement weather — well over 100 people were rescued from their homes with six dead. The flooding…
Written by Madison Scott and Caroline Birdwell. Arkansas’s statewide mask mandate expired Tuesday, March 30, after Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the decision at a press conference. In response, the University…
The city of Dallas dedicated a street to honor Harding alumnus Botham Jean Saturday, March 27, and many campus members — as well as friends, family and Dallas citizens —…
Written by Ben Lane The Kroger Delta Division announced March 11 that they would close their Searcy, Arkansas, location on May 1, 2021, due to poor performance sales. In response,…
Written by Hannah Seibert and Gabriel Huff. Executive Director of International Programs Audra Pleasant confirmed March 15 that Harding’s International Programs (IP) will resume this summer. Pleasant sent the announcement…
Written by Ellie Shelton and Emma Jones. Dean of Students Zach Neal announced in an email to the student body on March 31 that group organizations would be allowed to…
Five hundred and thirty-eight thousand, two hundred and forty-four people have died in the last year from COVID-19 in the United States according to the World Health Organization as of…
Written by Morgan Gianferante COVID-19 hit small businesses across the country last March, forcing many small business owners to adjust and adapt amid the pandemic — including several coffee shops…
Governor Asa Hutchinson said Sunday, March 21, that Arkansas’ mask mandate is expected to be removed at the end of March. Hutchinson made the comment during CNN’s “State of the…
The Arkansas Department of Health recently opened phase 1C of the COVID-19 vaccination plan, which allows many college students to be vaccinated. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the phase opening…
Research suggests that COVID-19 and its effects continue to affect Americans’ mental health: More than 42% of people surveyed by the U.S. Census Bureau in December 2020 reported symptoms of…
On March 1, a shooting at a middle school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy after two days in intensive care. “Law enforcement’s calling…
A bright, yellow bench with a mission of hope was unveiled Thursday, March 11, at Berry Hill Park in Searcy. Josh’s Benches For Awareness is a non-profit for suicide prevention…
Christ Temple Church caught fire on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. The attic of the building billowed with smoke and flames, lasting for nearly three hours. From 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, traffic…
Harding University’s American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted Temple Grandin on Tuesday for its Distinguished Lecture Series. Grandin is an American scientist, activist for autism and author of over 60 scientific…
Written by Rachel Bible and Katelyn Allen. The College of Pharmacy administered both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines throughout the spring semester to Harding faculty, staff and some students. The College…
Harding University Healthy Eating Active Living (HU HEAL) altered its program for the spring 2021 semester and also plans to offer one-on-one training sessions, an ambassador program and new fitness…
The Black Student Association (BSA) hosted a talent showcase on Feb. 26 in the Administration Auditorium for the first time. The BSA wanted to demonstrate culture and background in celebration…
Written by Maren Bonham and Madison Scott. Men’s social club Knights hosted a chess tournament called “Queen’s Gambit” for women across campus for the first time Saturday, Feb. 20, in…
Harding is in the process of reopening the North Little Rock, Arkansas, satellite campus that will offer postgraduate classes. The North Little Rock campus will offer master’s, specialist and doctorate…
Written by Elizabeth Dillard and Gabriel Huff. COVID-19 numbers have been decreasing across Arkansas, White County and Harding’s campus. As of Wednesday, Feb. 24, the number of undergraduate active cases…
Harding constituents received an email survey from the presidential search committee Tuesday, Feb. 23, requesting their input for future presidential candidates. Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. Robert Walker announced the…
Harding University and the rest of Arkansas experienced two winter storms this week of a magnitude not seen in recent history, causing campus closures and damaging some University pipes. The…
Written by Britty Gist. Students have enjoyed an additional space to study and gather since the room attached to the on-campus Starbucks opened Feb. 2. Public Safety was given instructions…
Nursing students currently face a more competitive application process for admission into nursing school due to an increased number of applicants for fall 2021. The cancellation of Harding’s study abroad…
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