Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Eli Dean Harding welcomed poet Brad Leithauser to recite some poems from his new book “Rhyme’s Rooms: The Architecture of Poetry” on Nov.…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Jacob Osborn “Murder in the Dark,” a film created by mostly Harding students and Searcy locals, premiered last month. The production showed…
Written by Ava Bramlett // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Campus Life will host its first concert of the school year as part of the Homecoming festivities taking place this weekend.…
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo provided by Edgar Cardiel The Art and Design Department has curated a showcase of work by alumni, faculty and staff spanning the century. The…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Macy Cox For this year’s Homecoming musical, the Department of Theatre will perform “Mary Poppins” tonight and tomorrow in Benson Auditorium. The show…
Written by Camille White // Photo by Morgan Pickering Electronic resources librarian Amy McGohan was recently awarded the Suzanne Spurrier Academic Librarian Award from the Arkansas Library Association. McGohan is…
Written by Emma Field, Tiane Davis and Emma Weber // Graphic provided by Hope Cottage As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, executive director of the White County Domestic Violence…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding’s History and Political Science Department hosted its third “1924 Experience” Oct. 19 to celebrate Harding’s Centennial. The event was at…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced during chapel last week that the parking lot near Graduate Hall and Brackett Library…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by International Programs Conflict broke out Oct. 7 after the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel, causing adjustments to be made to the…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Ethan Conn The spring 2023 HU16 staff won a Student Emmy from the Mid-America Foundation for their coverage of the fall 2022…
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Makayla McDonald The nationally acclaimed Credo Design Architects team was on campus last month to evaluate University facilities and property. A steering committee…
Written by Emma Field // Graphic by Makayla McDonald A few students were recently matched for stem cell and bone marrow donation through a group called DKMS. Last fall, DKMS…
Written by Helen Strickland // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding has begun to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Pipeline, Harding’s information system. MFA is a security measure meant to provide…
Graphic by Ben Evans Written Maggie Samples The Writers Guild of America (WGA) ended their 148-day-long strike Sept. 26 after they struck a deal with studios to protect the…
Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Students, faculty and visitors enjoyed Robert Frost’s poetry during a poetry walk Sept. 25. The walk was the second event of…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding students and faculty celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Translation last week. Tom Norton served as guest speaker…
Written by Eli Dean Security cameras outside of Armstrong Hall caught two people attempting to steal two bikes in the early hours of Sept. 25. Assistant Director of Public Safety…
Written by Caleb Chunn and Tiane Davis // Graphic by Ben Evans The Waldron Center hosted the Bison Idea Pitch Competition here on campus in the Mabee Business Building where…
Written by Helen Strickland // Graphic by Makayla McDonald In August, Harding University announced that Harding School of Theology (HST) will move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Harding’s main campus in…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Graphic by Ben Evans Students voiced frustrations after their vehicles were broken into and the owners were not contacted by Public Safety or the Searcy…
Written by Maggie Samples and Tiane Davis // Photo illustration by Macy Cox, Ben Evans // Photos provided by Shawn Daggett Harding will host the Global Missions Experience (GME) Sept.…
Written by Tiane Davis President Mike Williams announced in a press release to all Harding employees last week that Harding’s freshman class enrollment had increased from last year. With a…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University celebrated Founders Day, part of the many Centennial celebrations, Sept. 7. The day commemorates the 99th anniversary of the…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Caleb Chunn Harding joined the 9/11 Foundation to host a memorial event Sept. 12. This event involved partnering with The Pack Shack to…
Written by Emma Field // Graphic by Ben Evans Campus Life introduced a new incentive for undergraduate students to attend NCAA events on campus. As of Aug. 31, students can…
Written by Helen Strickland // Graphic by Ben Evans This summer, Harding University’s administration made changes to the student handbook. A new philosophy of discipline was introduced last spring that…
Written by Camille White // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University partnered with TimelyCare to offer all full-time undergraduate and graduate students access to virtual mental health with licensed counselors,…
University launches “Women of Faith” initiative in conjunction Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Macy Cox University ambassador Lisa Williams announced during chapel this week the new “Women of…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox This year, the Harding University Bookstore is going through major changes regarding their offered merchandise. In an email to Harding faculty…
Written by Camille White // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University has partnered with TimelyCare to offer all full-time undergraduate and graduate students access to virtual mental health with licensed…
Written by Morgan Wrigley A group of integrated marketing and communications (IMC) students saw their work on a semester-long project come to fruition last weekend as they hosted two showings…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Office of the Provost announced a change in University policy March 29 that will more easily allow undergraduate students to…
Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Madison Meyer University administration announced April 12 the appointment of Amy Cox as the associate dean of the new College of Arts and…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding University hosted the Arkansas College Media Association’s annual conference April 14 as the organization sought to honor the state’s best…
Written by Sara Hook and Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman DormNet announced last week that the University is requiring all students to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) beginning this…
Written by Mattie Powers // Graphic by Cooper Turman Strep throat diagnoses have been on the rise at Harding University as spring weather conditions have been approaching. On Monday, April…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa Four Harding seniors are ready to take the stage in the Benson Auditorium for the final time in the 2023 Spring…
Written by Gabriel Huff and Tiane Davis // Photo by Gabriel Huff Harding students left for Little Rock and Wynne, Arkansas, yesterday to provide relief to families affected by the…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Emma Jones // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Benson Auditorium stage layout for the 2023 Spring Sing show, “Stand Out,” has been designed and constructed…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The University’s estimated tuition prices for the 2023-24 school year are being raised by 7.7%, reflecting a national increase in expenses…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa Student Life announced a change to privileged housing on campus on March 14 in response to the student satisfaction survey that…
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox Students participated in a new activity in Cone Chapel called “Informal Formal” this past weekend. The March 25 event hosted 47…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Graphic by Cooper Turman Senior Marc Barnett was on an American Studies Institute trip in Washington, D.C., in February when he received a notification from…
Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) hosted a STEM job fair on Thursday, March 23, offering opportunities for students in science,…
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo by Macy Cox The American Studies Institute (ASI) welcomed an economics professor and author to campus March 13 to give a lecture on connections…
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Lauren Simmons The Student Association (SA) held a pie bake off March 14 in the Olen Hendrix Building to celebrate Pi Day. Students…
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa A new Media Center manager began settling into the position last week. Jessa Morris has filled the role that had been…
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding community heard from attorney and diplomat Ambassador John Cotton Richmond Feb. 23 as he spoke in chapel and on…
Written by Mattie Powers A special meeting of the Searcy Advertising and Tourism Promotion (A&P) Commission was held to discuss different matters Feb. 21, but one, in particular, was a…
Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Jillian Jarvis The University implemented a new “philosophy of discipline” into the Student Handbook, a decision that was announced during chapel Feb. 13…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photos by Macy Cox The University will crown its first Spring King during halftime of the Bisons basketball game against Henderson State University Feb. 25,…
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo provided by the Black Student Association The Black Student Association (BSA) organized a visit to Little Rock Central High School Saturday, Feb. 18, allowing…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Graphic by Wagner Valdez A number of students on campus will participate in both abroad and domestic mission campaigns during the upcoming spring break, which…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted Michael Matheson Miller, director and producer of the award-winning documentary “Poverty Inc.,” in the…
Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Cooper Turman, photo provided by Bloom Conference Harding has hosted the Bloom Women’s Conference for 28 years, and this year the event will…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo by Macy Cox The University commenced its new breakout chapel program last week, instituting 11 different chapel sessions across campus in an effort to…
Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Black Student Association (BSA) welcomed Dr. Kenneth Gilmore to campus Feb. 9 to speak on the theology and history of…
Written by Caleb Chunn // Graphic by Cooper Turman A group of three students were attempting to fly to their Harding University in Florence abroad program in Italy on Feb.…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Balazs Balassa Snow and ice covered Harding’s campus last week, allowing students and faculty to take a break from chapel and all in-person…
Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Balazs Balassa Several campus organizations and businesses around Searcy are planning events and specials to prepare for Valentine’s Day next Tuesday, Feb. 14. …
Written by Emma Jones // Photo provided by Jeana Willmon The spring 2023 Harding University in Latin America (HULA) program has slightly rearranged its planned itinerary due to continued protests…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Sophie Rossitto // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order concerning academic and financial plans in the state on…
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Balazs Balassa Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Stevens Art and Design Center Jan. 24 to listen to alumnus John Roberts present…
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo provided by Alita O’Leary A group of Harding students and faculty returned to campus last Saturday from a trip to the Sundance Film Festival…
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University had its first Arts and Life Performance Series event of the semester by hosting the Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Harding administration implemented reduction measures affecting 35 faculty members at the end of the fall 2022 semester in order to…
Written by Stacy Roibal // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding’s campus has been undergoing various changes over the course of the current school year, and there are still more projects…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Family and friends mourned and celebrated the life of Lindy Ingram, 60, after she died unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2022. …
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Cooper Turman Director of Student Health Services Mary Darden announced in an email Jan. 9 that students would have access to a board-certified…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman At least two cows that were spotted on campus on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 11, caused much excitement as many…
Written by Mitch Friesenborg and Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Harding students will have the chance to showcase their short film projects tonight at the Five Minute Film…
Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding Criminal Justice Association (HCJA) hosted an event on Dec. 6 for students from the criminal justice department, challenging them to find the culprit of…
Written by Ben Lane and Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University announced that starting in the 2023-2024 school year, the College of Arts and Humanities and the…
Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding University American Studies Institute (ASI) concluded its distinguished lecture series for the semester on Tuesday, Nov. 29, with Bob…
Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Madison Meyer The Searcy Summer Dinner Theater (SSDT) performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong” was nominated for seven awards from BroadwayWorld. “The…
Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University welcomed high school band players from across the country to play in the Thundering Herd Marching Band on Saturday,…
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Madison Meyer Harding’s HU16 broadcast station was on the air live on Nov. 8 to livestream Arkansas’ midterm election results, producing a special…
Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo provided by Mason Shappley The home of seven students caught fire on 709 E. Race Ave. caught fire on the morning of Oct. 19.…
Written by Watkins Kelly // Photo by Madison Meyer The College of Bible and Ministry made many changes to the Leadership and Ministry major in fall 2022, including new leadership.…
Photo by Macy Cox Harding University’s American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted its second distinguished lecture series event of the semester on Wednesday, Nov. 2, to focus on the topic of…
Written by Charli Turner // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Alpha Pi Chi, Harding’s counseling honor society, hosted a mental health panel on Tuesday, Nov. 1, called “Mind Your Gaps,” in…
Written by Watkins Kelly // Graphic by Wagner Valdez University President Mike Williams is continuing his presidential tour over the course of the semester, partnering with University Admissions and Alumni…
Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Madison Meyer Harding University broke its fundraising record for cancer research through the Relay for Life event on Oct. 14 with a grand…
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo by Jeff Montgomery An African American organization on campus plans to host its second annual gala tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Cone Chapel to…
Photo by Madison Meyer Harding University’s annual Homecoming musical premieres tonight in Benson Auditorium, continuing a homecoming tradition that has been in place since 1970. This year’s show is Rodgers…
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Macy Cox In spring 2021, Dr. James Huff, associate professor of engineering, received a $575,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to…
Written by Emily Stinnett // Graphic by Cooper Turman A house fire consumed the home of College of Business instructor Rigel Page on the evening of Sept. 30 in the…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa A series of weekly lectureships on the education of the whole person has begun at Harding and will continue for two…
Written by Emma Weber More than 100 students attended this year’s Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Exposition in Cone Chapel Tuesday, Oct. 11, giving them the opportunity to pursue their career…
Logan Light, assistant dean for Campus Life and Chapel Programs, announced the implementation of a new swipe-in system for students on Monday, Oct. 3, during chapel service in Benson Auditorium,…
Students from different clubs and organizations have come together to organize Harding’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser, which is scheduled to kick off this evening on the Front Lawn with…
When a powerful hurricane swept across Florida Sept. 28, one Harding student said he spent much of the day answering and making calls to family and friends back home in…
Students interested in entrepreneurship can present their startup ideas in two business case competitions — the Bison Pitch Competition at Harding and the statewide Arkansas Governor’s Cup, both of which…
Written by Shealyn Wade // Photo by Madison Meyer Dr. Sara Shaban Hendrixson came to visit Harding University Sept. 21-22 to share her newest book, “Iranian Feminism and Transnationalism Ethics…
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo provided by Emily Stinnett Several communication majors hit the road last week for a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, to visit alumni and attend a…
Written by Nicole Savage // Photo by Julianne Baker Dr. Chris Jones, the Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas, spoke to a room full of students, faculty and Searcy locals…
The Harding University American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted high school football coach Joe Kennedy and attorneys Michael Berry and Stephanie Taub on Sept. 22 to discuss their roles in a…
Harding University hosted the 2022 Bible Lectureship this week, inviting alumni and other interested parties to listen to speakers at various times and locations around campus. This is the 99th…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Macy Cox The White County Fair was held last week in Searcy after a year of planning by the fair board to make…
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