For the first time at Harding University, a Powder Puff flag football tournament will be held to fundraise for Relay for Life — a campaign headed by the American Cancer…
Run to the Well 5K is coming to Searcy on Sept. 28 to help raise money for villages in Uganda to have access to clean water and improved sanitation. Run…
On Sept. 26, The Queen’s Cartoonists, one of the seven acts scheduled for the Arts and Life Performance Series, will perform original soundtracks to various classic cartoons and contemporary animations.…
As jury selection continued on Friday, Sept. 13, in the Dallas area for the charge of Amber Guyger, who is accused of killing Harding alumnus Botham Jean in 2018, Harding…
Staff note: On Monday, Sept. 9, Chancellor Emeritus Clifton Ganus died at age 97. From student to professor to president to chancellor, Dr. Ganus served the Harding community for over…
Chancellor Emeritus Clifton Ganus, Harding’s third president and first chancellor, died Monday, Sept. 9, around 7:45 p.m. after several months of health issues. “At age 97, surrounded by family, my…
On Aug. 19, Sao Paulo, Brazil, experienced a blackout due to extreme amounts of smoke produced by the fires in the Amazon rainforest. Earlier this year, a fire destroyed the…
In addition to dress code revisions this year, the Harding administration changed another aspect of the student handbook: the statements regarding dance policies. With several words added to the dancing…
Two Harding Academy high school students have opened a bookstore in downtown Searcy. The Book Nest had a flash opening on Saturday, Aug. 24, but does not have regular hours…
On Friday, Aug. 23, Harding faculty and staff members received an email from Keith Cronk, the vice president of information systems and technology at Harding, warning them about phishing scams.…
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas Sunday, Sept. 1, as a Category 5 storm and the second most powerful Atlantic storm in recorded history. The massive storm fluctuated between…
On Monday, Aug. 19, students experienced their first opportunity to wear shorts and caps in classes and chapel on Harding’s campus. The first day of classes marked exactly one month…
Harding follows trends of other universities to offer flexible programs. This year, Harding added the University College, which is the first college to be added since 2011. According to Harding’s…
Harding’s Office of Admissions hired five new recruiters and added two new admission counselor positions within the last year. With fall 2019 being Scott Hannigan’s first time to begin the…
Harding University and Arkansas State University at Beebe (ASU-Beebe) signed a memorandum of understanding Friday, Aug. 9, in Cone Chapel to formalize a partnership between the two universities. Harding President…
From April 15 to May 10, the Brackett Library will host a history display that tells the story of Arkansas before President James Monroe established it as a state in…
The White County Arkansas Sheriff’s Department implemented a mission statement last year adopting the philosophy of “Community Oriented Law Enforcement.” This Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…
Legacy Park has entered into the final phase of construction in order to provide space to invite more people into the Harding family. In 2007, the idea for Legacy Park…
Uplift is an annual week-long summer camp for teens hosted by Harding. At the end of the week, campers go back home to share what they learned, but the conversation…
As summer approaches, some students prepare to finish final exams only to turn around and take a class or two during the break. Transfer credits have become a common aspect…
April is sexual assault awareness month, and HUbrave is taking the opportunity of increased awareness to further their campaign against abuse and assault by giving students opportunities to be involved…
Men’s social club Knights will host a Renaissance Gair at Bison Park on April 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise money for Knights alumnus Harrison Waldron. Sophomore…
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For the first time, the Harding University Chamber Singers are performing on the George S. Benson Auditorium stage during Spring Sing.The highly selective group of 16 students joins the hosts…
After the performers take their bows and the audience trickles out of the George S. Benson Auditorium, the night is far from over for the 10 students on the run…
Saturday night’s Spring Sing performance is always one of finality. As the confetti falls, the jazz band strikes their final chord in the final act of the final show. The…
Spring Sing keeps students busy and the campus active, but no part of Searcy is untouched by the semester’s weekend. Local businesses anticipate the wave of visitors and often see…
Written by Rachel McCurry Throughout the week following spring break, the Harding community dedicated time to remember former junior Mary Joy Uebelein. As April 16 marked one month since Mary…
Thirty years after the Berlin Wall fell, Harding’s history and political science department will display a piece of the wall in early October 2019. The 10-by-10-foot portion of the wall,…
The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook Editor Paula Froke revealed on Friday, March 29, several changes to the annually updated journalism handbook. At the American Copy Editors Society national conference in…
The Interclub Council (ICC) met Tuesday, March 26 to discuss new changes and additions regarding club week and club functions. The ICC, consisting of club presidents and vice presidents who…
On March 18, President Trump proposed a reform to the Higher Education Act that could affect a cap on certain student loans along with a readjustment of the student loan…
Despite student speculation that entire floors of residences halls on campus are vacant this semester, Director of Residence Life Kathy Allen said empty rooms are dispersed throughout campus dormitories and…
The terrorists who attacked a mosque in New Zealand on March 15 utilized social media and affected users across the globe, amplifying the discussion of the First Amendment freedom of…
Historical honor society Phi Alpha Theta will host a history faire for children in the Searcy community for the second year. Last year, the event involved 10 informational booths featuring…
The Searcy Fire Department has opened free book exchanges at all three of their locations in an effort to get books into people’s hands and bring the community into the…
The Searcy City Council passed an advertising and promotion tax during spring break, which starting this summer, will add 3 percent to the current sales tax at hotels and a…
During Searcy’s Beats & Eats on Friday, March 22, Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman,hosts of Hulu show “Small Business Revolution,” personally announced the six small businesses that will be featured…
Students gathered at the steps of the George S. Benson Auditorium for a vigil in honor of junior Mary Joy Uebelein on Tuesday, March 19, but the impact of her…
On April 3, the Harding community will reach out into the Searcy community and serve others as part of Bisons for Christ. This year’s Bisons for Christ theme is “So…
Amanda Brinkman and Ty Pennington, hosts of “Small Business Revolution – Main Street,” will attend the first Beats and Eats festival of the year tonight to announce Searcy’s six small…
Junior Mary Joy Uebelein, a nursing major and member of women’s social club Delta Gamma Rho, died on Saturday, March 16, after sustaining a brain injury from an automobile accident.…
The Harding University baseball team won their conference series 2-games-to-1 against East Central University (ECU) by clinching the third game played on Saturday, Mar. 2 at Jerry Moore Field. The…
Harding entrepreneurs are partnering with business owners in Searcy to make ideas become reality. Four students in the Entrepreneurship 385 class — enterprise, innovation and growth with David Kee, assistant…
All December graduates from the Carr College of Nursing passed the national exam to become a registered nurse (RN) on their first attempt, making this is the eighth consecutive semester…
For the eighth year in a row, White County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will host a run at the Ganus Activities Center on March 2 from 11 a.m. to…
On Feb. 18, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed The Teacher Salary Enhancement Act to increase the minimum salary wage for Arkansas teachers by $4,000 in the next four years. Chair…
An array of Harding student entrepreneurs have collaborated again for the annual Arkansas Governor’s Cup. The Arkansas Capital Corporation Group created The Governor’s Cup in 2001 as a business competition…
On Friday March 1, CAB is hosting the Gimmie Gimmie Talent Show for the student body. CAB staff decided to put on the talent show after they received a suggestion…
After a nearly four-month process of campaigning and voting, Searcy went from one of roughly 12,000 nominations in the Deluxe Corporation’s Small Business Revolution to the No. 1 spot, winning…
Jerry and Dianne Myhan were the directors of Harding University in Greece (HUG) program from 2003 to 2008, and now, 11 years later, have returned as interim directors. “I have…
Two Virginian Democrat elected officials have found themselves part of a controversy because of blackface incidents during their college years. Attorney General Mark R. Herring and Governor Ralph Northam are…
It’s that time of year again: flu season. The flu is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus, and although the virus can appear anytime of year, it typically…
On Feb. 23 and 24, choruses from colleges throughout Arkansas will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 Ode to Joy with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) at the Robinson Center in…
The Honors College will host alumnus Michael Pullara on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in Cone Chapel, where he will share his new book about fellow Harding alumnus Freddie Woodruff,…
In colonial America, a red door symbolized a home with characteristics of safety and a sense of belonging. Today, Red Door Tables, a non-profit, are providing those same qualities to…
Men’s social club Knights is hosting a benefit concert to honor Harding alumnus and former Knights member, Harrison Waldron. On Saturday, Feb. 23, the concert will be held at Zion…
The Trustee Scholarship Award is an academic-based, full-tuition scholarship given to approximately 20 incoming freshmen each year who have a minimum score of 31 on the ACT or a minimum…
The College of Bible and Ministry hosted a conference through OutReach America on Friday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 10 in Searcy, designed for people who are interested in vocational…
Searcy was chosen today by Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman as one of the top six towns to continue the process of the Small Business Revolution. People gathered together this…
Written by Ashlyn Quesinberry and Rachel McCurry When Senior Ann-Marie Gurchiek and her family signed up for the hit CW game show, Family Feud, in August 2017, they never expected…
Searcy Children’s Homes, Inc. has been providing care for children in need since 1972. In February, the organization will have new additions, new programs and a new name. Searcy Children’s…
With Black History Month here, Harding’s Black Student Association (BSA) has been planning ways to get the student body involved. Junior Makayla Twigg, BSA president, said the organization has two…
Harding has made the first steps toward opening the Office of Community Connection in downtown Searcy, where the university can offer public services such as tutoring, tax assistance and educational…
Harding’s course schedule is moving from a three-digit to a four-digit course numbering system in fall 2019, a move that has been years in the making, according to Nancy Tackett,…
A male individual wearing no clothes entered the Charles White Dining Hall today around 11:30 a.m. Senior eyewitness Jacob Broyles said he heard an Aramark employee scream, then turned and…
After nearly a year of collaboration between the Student Association (SA) and the student life deans, today Harding students will experience the premiere of an entirely new open- dorm structure.…
The Searcy Small Business Revolution has seen a boost from the creativity and drive of Harding’s young alumni, and even if Searcy is not chosen to be featured in the…
Through hard work, determination to make a difference and a love for science and math, Christine Darden has shattered glass ceilings. The American Studies Institute (ASI) Distinguished Lecture Series will…
The communication department is at the helm of a new film major, which will bring students and faculty from across campus to explore 21st century media with special components like…
Peak is a student-led Wednesday night devotional. That started on Harding’s campus about 35 years ago. When Peak first started, it had tremendous success. Under the direction of The Original…
This week the American Midwest will experience what is commonly known as a polar vortex, a regularly occurring meteorological event that has taken a turn for the extraordinary. According to…
Searcy is one of 10 towns in the running for the Small Business Revolution, a campaign which grants one small town in America $500,000 to revitalize their small businesses. Sponsored…
As of Jan. 1, 2019, the Arkansas minimum wage increased from $8.50 to $9.25 due to the approved minimum wage act during the 2018 midterm election, and Harding students have…
International Programs has completed their search to name the new director of Harding University in Greece (HUG), a program which has sent Bisons to experience culture and life throughout the…
With the destruction of the education building at the Searcy First United Methodist Church came the unearthing of a time capsule which has been buried since the building was constructed…
More than a year since renovations began on men’s residence hall Graduate Hall, renovations concluded in time for the spring semester of school to start. Because there are two wings…
An extended Christmas Break can be just the thing a college student might need following a hard semester of studying, but after four weeks of being out of school, it…
Between December and February, an increased number of students may experience symptoms of depression due to the winter season, a phenomenon known as seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…
Hannigan to lead admissions team The university announced that Scott Hannigan will serve as senior director of undergraduate admissions. Hannigan’s appointment comes after Glenn Dillard, former assistant vice president for…
By Ava Galyean Harding University Theatre is hosting a production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” in the Ulrey Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8…
Along with the annual Christmas lights and decorations throughout town, Searcy Parks and Recreation unveiled a Sensory Walk at Berryhill Park in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 14. First…
St. Jude is hosting their annual Memphis Marathon Weekend on Dec. 1, and several Harding students are training to participate. Former Alsac intern and senior marketing major, Meagan Hoard, said…
For this year’s fall musical, Harding Academy’s Wildcat Theatre Company will perform Disney’s “Newsies,”a musical inspired by the historical 1899 newsboys strike in New York City. Harding Academy senior Asher…
The Rialto Theater in downtown Searcy is an iconic, unique movie theater that was built in 1924 and then remodeled in 1949 to reflect the art deco style that dons…
When you move into your dorm freshman year at Harding, mushrooms aren’t usually on the list of things you think your dorm room will provide. Freshman Eden Henderson found mushrooms…
By Ava Galyean Searcy will host the second Thankfulness Beats & Eats from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, on Arch Street in Downtown Searcy near Art…
Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Harding University is hosting their second TEDx event in the Administration Auditorium. The theme for this year is How and Why: We’re Curious. Dr. Mike James,…
Authorities have identified David Ian Long of Thousand Oaks, California, as the shooter who entered the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday night and began firing into…
The Searcy Fire Department began working with private medical company North Star in May 2018 to respond to medical emergencies within the city. The partnership was created so trained personnel…
Amid 50-year anniversary, Alpha Tau Epsilon seeks new members in spring, despite disbandment rumors Men’s social club Alpha Tau Epsilon (ATE) will accept new members during the spring semester after…
Every year, the Office of Parking and Transportation receives many complaints about Harding’s parking status. While there are a wide variety of complaints, Wayne Westerholm, director of parking and transportation,…
But some midterms are still out As the dust settles after Election Day on Nov. 6, the incoming results declare some winners but postpone a few battles for another day.…
Country duo Maddie and Tae take to the Benson stage Friday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye met at a showcase in Dallas, Texas and, in…
A caravan of thousands of 3,000-7,000 immigrants from Central America is making its way toward the U.S. border. The group is made up of men, women and children seeking asylum…
A new online graduate program, a Master of Science in information systems, will be available at Harding University starting January 2019. Last semester, the department of information systems (IS) sent…
Arkansas residents will vote on three ballot issues during midterm elections on Nov. 6: Issue Two, an amendment that requires citizens to present photo identification to vote; Issue Four, an…
Keeping in theme with the 2018 Harding Read, “Mere Christianity,” the American Studies Institute (ASI) and the Arts and Life Performance Series are partnering to host this year’s C. S.…
A freshman has brought the international Rotary Club to Harding with the help of the dean of the Honors College. Rotary is an international service club whose purpose is service…
On Thursday, Oct. 11, as Harding students prepared for their Fall Break, many received the anticipated invitation into a social club, but a long process took place behind the scenes…
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