The Pillars Magazine is the official news magazine of Houston Baptist University and is published in print and online.
The mission of Houston Baptist University is to provide a learning experience that instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result of our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord.” HBU is a transformative place. As the years go by, we hear more and more testimonies from students and alumni …
HBU sets students up for success: Educationally Spiritually Vocationally Time in college often serves as a transition between adolescence and adulthood. Students discover what they want to do and who they want to be. HBU students don’t have to make these determinations alone. Student Success Center staff members help guide students as they navigate classes, …
Psychology major and Studio Art minor I grew up in Spring, Texas and graduated from Spring High School in 2017. My parents and older sister have always encouraged me to be myself and to work hard for what I believe in. They have helped raise me into someone who loves to serve and help others. …
At 45 years old in a second career, I can with certainty say I am exactly where I am meant to be. Originally from Tomball, graduating high school in 1994 before graduating from the University of Oklahoma, one would think I had no idea what I wanted to do by looking at my journey. Trying …
Cinematic Arts major I was born in Guelph, which is a small city in Ontario, Canada, and I was raised in Houston and attended John Foster Dulles High School. I live with both of my parents and I have an older brother who is a neurosurgeon. My family is very supportive of my decisions. They’ve …
I grew up on the southwest side of Houston and attended Sharpstown High School. During my senior year, the HBU Jazz Band performed at my high school during college recruiting day! After hearing their amazing performance, I knew HBU was the school for me. HBU helped me understand more about Christianity and provided me the …
Legal Studies major and Spanish minor I grew up in Katy, Texas and I graduated from Classical Conversations (a homeschool co-op) in 2018. I also took dual credit courses at The HBU Academy and The Saint Constantine School. I have a really amazing family. My brother Dylan will actually be attending HBU as a freshmen …
I graduated from HBU with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Humanities. I was born and raised in the Houston area and graduated from L.V. Hightower High School, located in Missouri City. My early dream was to become a doctor. When I was looking for a college, I remember my main priority was finding a school …
Devonyae Pearson Marketing major and Psychology minor I am a Dallas native and went to West Mesquite High School. I plan to pursue a career in marketing and sales. When I first began my college search, I thought I wanted a big college with lots of people around. When I got accepted to HBU, I …
I grew up in Houston and graduated from Northbrook High School in Spring Branch ISD. I went to HBU, and then after my freshman year of college, I joined the Houston Police Department. After a few years, I returned to HBU and double-majored in History and Christianity. I graduated in 1986. My wife, Carolyn, also …
