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Oct. 5, 2022 | The National Science Foundation has awarded Harding University Associate Professor James Huff and Oregon State University Professor Shane Brown a grant for $456,631 for their research titled Understanding and Improving Design Activity Engagement in the Engineering Capstone Experience.  “The central activity of what most engineers do is design, a process that involves understanding human needs and creatively generating solutions to meet
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Sept. 30, 2022 | Ten Harding University alumni are making strides at Apptegy, an educational technology company in Little Rock, Arkansas. Beginning with only a handful of schools in Arkansas, the company has now grown to partner with and support more than 2,500 school districts across the United States.  Melissa Hite, a 2016 graduate, has worked at Apptegy for more than three years and says
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Sep. 29, 2022 | The Harding University Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers, has selected four students as recipients of the Botham Jean Business Scholarship. Established in 2019, the scholarship supports historically underrepresented populations as they pursue degrees within the College of Business Administration. This year’s recipients have been chosen for their academic excellence and demonstrated leadership.  Harding has chosen
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Sept. 20, 2022 | Master of Arts in History | The Harding University Department of History and Political Science has announced a Master of Arts in history beginning Fall 2022. This program can be completed both online and onground in as few as 18 months and is designed for those planning to pursue careers in education, history, archeology, politics, public service, journalism, law and many
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Sept. 6, 2022| Harding University’s total enrollment is 4,804, representing a diverse student body from 47 states and more than 50 nations and territories.  The University reports a new student enrollment growth of 6.2% for Fall 2022 with 920 first-time-in-college and transfer students, an increase from 866 in 2021. The academic composition of the freshman class is exceptionally strong, boasting an average high school grade
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Sept. 1, 2022 | American Studies Institute | The Harding University American Studies Institute will host Washington high school football coach Joe Kennedy and attorneys Michael Berry and Stephanie Taub Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Benson Auditorium. Kennedy will share his personal story about the journey “From the 50-yard line to the Supreme Court” while Berry and Tuab will share the legal
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Aug. 25, 2022 | Harding University added Minnesota attorney Robin Maynard to its board of trustees on August 15, 2022. “It is my pleasure to announce the recent election of Robin Maynard to the board of trustees,” said Robert Walker, chairman. “She and her husband, Paul, have been tremendous supporters of Harding. Robin served faithfully on the presidential search committee last year. She will bring
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Aug. 24, 2022 | Presidential Inauguration | Harding University will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Michael D. Williams, the University’s sixth president, at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Dr. Robert C. Walker, chairman of Harding’s board of trustees, announced this selection on Oct. 27, 2021. Williams assumed the presidency on June 1, 2022, receiving the baton of leadership from Dr. David B. Burks. Williams’ inauguration
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July 7, 2022 | College of Pharmacy | Harding University College of Pharmacy signed an articulation agreement with Crowley’s Ridge College on Wednesday, June 1. Beginning in the 2022-23 academic year, students will be able to seamlessly transfer from Crowley’s Ridge Bachelor of Arts in general studies program to Harding’s Doctor of Pharmacy program.  “We are excited to enter into this agreement with Crowley’s Ridge
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