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…
Written by Everett Kirkman. Harding will honor the life and memory of alumnus Botham Jean by placing a bronze monument bearing his image in front of the American Heritage Building,…
Written by Ben Lane and Emma Jones. Canceled study abroad programs have led to an increased number of upperclassmen planning to participate in international programs (IP) in the upcoming summer…
Written by Gabriel Huff and Maren Bonham. Harding held its first week of in-person chapel this week, marking the first time the University has conducted a physical chapel since March…
Harding University theatre performed “A Storytelling Event: Struggle Bus” Feb. 4-6 in the Administration Auditorium, but a new method of viewing will be available this weekend, Feb. 12-14, via Pay-per-view…
Searcy residents will have the chance to vote Tuesday, Feb. 9, on two issues concerning the renewal of the 1% tax and sport complex improvements. The Vote For Searcy Committee…
New condominiums have recently been completed on Harding’s campus, and a new restaurant is under construction, continuing Legacy Park’s expansion in the Harding community. The condominiums are part of a…
Under the direction of a new leader, Harding Admissions seeks to improve consecutive years of declining student enrollment numbers. Steve Lake, who assumed the position of vice president of enrollment…
President David Burks announced via a campus-wide email Monday, Feb. 1, that the University will celebrate Elijah Anthony and Dr. Howard Wright — the first Black undergraduate students to earn…
Written by Madison Scott and Morgan Gianferante. University President David Burks announced on Jan. 26 via a campus-wide email that in-person chapel would resume beginning Monday, Feb. 8. “Chapel provides…
This year, the University began using various buildings with the capacity for larger classrooms, both on and off campus, to adapt to COVID-19 social distance guidelines. One of the more…
Social clubs, hosts and hostesses have begun practicing for Spring Sing, following new guidelines than years past, in preparation for the shows on April 15-17. Spring Sing is a major…
Club Week occured this week, Jan. 24-29, being the first Club Week since 1959 to be held in the spring semester. Club Week typically takes place in October and involves…
Harding has created HU Online, a new department that will have multiple degrees and will be implemented in the next one to two years. HU Online officially launched Jan. 1,…
The Brackett Library transitioned to a new, more simplified and updated system, effective Dec. 7, along with the release of its new website on Dec. 21. Systems librarian Brenda Breezeel…
Joe Biden was sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 20, as the 46th President of the United States on the steps of the Capitol building. Kamala Harris was also sworn in as…
Harding held its first on-campus vaccine clinic on Jan. 18, administering a total of 60 vaccines to employees 65 and older. Dr. Jeanie Smith and Dr. Ellen Jones, College of…
University President David Burks announced a new initiative on the Friday of the first week of his new presidency. Harding faculty and staff received an announcement on Dec. 4 regarding…
On Dec. 14, the United States Electoral College will meet to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden is the winner…
Harding alumnus Ricky Dale Harrington Jr. recently ran for election as the Libertarian candidate to represent Arkansas in the United States Senate. Harrington, a 35-year-old former prison chaplain, said he…
Since the shift to online learning throughout 2020, there has been an increase in academic cheating throughout higher education, leading Harding faculty to alter methods for proctoring and administering exams…
Directors of Spring Sing Dr. Steven Frye and Cindee Stockstill informed social club Spring Sing directors that the show would go on, April 15, 16 and 17, 2021, rather than…
Harding decided to give students the alternative to stay on campus once on-ground instruction ends Nov. 20 to give them a convenient option during the COVID-19 pandemic. The University announced…
Harding students with certain meal plans received extra dining dollars on their student accounts Sept. 12, in order to make the plans worth the cost of a full semester; however,…
Aramark Facility Services management rescheduled, retrained and hired additional cleaners after a Bison investigation in September found eight out of nine classrooms on campus not cleaned to the standards stated…