Oct. 3, 2016| The Harding University community gained a fascinating insight into the presidents club from Michael Duffy, deputy managing editor of Time magazine, in Benson Auditorium as part of the American Studies Institute distinguished lecture series. His presentation was titled, “The Presidents Club: The Inside World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity.” Duffy introduced segments from his book The Presidents Club in which he investigated the relationships
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Sept. 8, 2016 | The University’s American Studies Institute will begin its distinguished lecture series with Brett Biggs. His presentation on capitalism and the free market is in conjunction with the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, which will be dedicating the Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business Friday, Sept. 8, 2016. Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer for Wal-Mart, is
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April 7, 2016 | The American Studies Institute concluded its distinguished lecture series with David Barton. His presentation was titled, “Presentation Title: “A Practical Faith, and a Surprisingly Practical Bible.” Barton heads WallBuilders, an organization aimed at educating people about the moral foundations of our country, promoting legislation reflecting the nation’s constitutional heritage, and encouraging Christian involvement in the civic arena.A best-selling author and expert
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Feb. 9, 2016 | Harding University hosted a panel discussion titled “Exploring Race Relations: An Honest Conversation” as a part of its 2015-16 American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series. The presentation was in Benson Auditorium on the Harding University campus at 7:30 p.m. The panel featured Fred Gray, former attorney for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks; Anastasia Pittman, Oklahoma state senator; Howard
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Nov. 3, 2015 | Harding University’s American Studies Institute continued its Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. with author Wes Moore. His presentation titled “Potential of Education for Transformational Impact” was in Benson Auditorium and was free and open to the public. A decorated Army combat veteran, youth advocate and CEO of BridgeEdU, Moore shared moving stories about his friends and family making a difference
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Sept. 22, 2015 | Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke at Harding University to kick off the Distinguished Lecture Series. The presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. in Benson Auditorium and is free and open to the public Hutchinson was sworn in as the 46th governor of Arkansas Jan. 13, focusing on bringing more jobs and economic growth to Arkansas. He has worked to lower taxes
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March 28, 2019 — The Harding Academy Wildcat Theatre Co. will present “Radium Girls” on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. in the Academy auditorium. Written with warmth and humor, “Radium Girls” is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece featuring the 16 Advanced Theatre students who play more than 30 roles — friends, co-workers, fiancés, relatives, attorneys, scientists,
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Speaking on campus in April (1997), President George Bush Encouraged Audience Members to Participate in Government because we have AN OBLIGATION TO LEAD By Jamie Martin | Summer 1997 | According to former President George Bush, retirement has been good. He’s relaxed, gets to travel, and can say whatever he wants to without fear of being derided by the media. “I’m a liberated free spirit
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Nov. 28, 2018 — Wildcat Theatre Company’s production of Newsies, the smash-hit musical, played at Harding Academy from November 30 to December 1. The musical featured a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy). Set in New
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Nov. 15, 2018 | Mel Sansom, vice president of finance and CFO for Harding University, was recognized as the 2018 Arkansas Business Chief Financial Officer of the Year for Education. He was honored at a special luncheon held at Embassy Suites in Little Rock Wednesday, Nov. 7. The awards are part of an annual event produced by Arkansas Business that honors lifetime achievements and chief
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