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Few people have a richer history with Houston Baptist University than Dr. Don Looser. His involvement and attachment with the University began at the institution’s inception and carried on throughout the years. He authored the comprehensive book, “An Act of Providence: A History of Houston Baptist University,” published in 2010. A treasure of knowledge and …
HBU in 2020 72 bachelor’s degrees 37 master’s degrees 3 doctoral degrees HBU.edu/Majors HBU.edu/Admissions | 281-649-3211 HBU Mission Statement 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 …
Robert “Bob” Beauchamp ’87 remembers the tumultuous time that led to the decision to further his education. “Due to the great oil bust that started in 1982, the year I graduated from college, the job market began to fall hard in Houston. By the mid-1980s, Houston was going through a terrible economic recession. Unemployment in …
Kirkland Guillory ’20 remembers the anxiety she felt as a Humble High School student searching for the right college fit. “I was going through a period of frustration and confusion as to where I would attend school,” she said. “I submitted several applications to various schools and visited several campuses, and nowhere caught my attention. …
Lisa Morris Simon ’76 came to HBU after trying a state university. The small, nurturing environment was the change she needed, Simon said. As a student who majored in Mathematics, Art and Secondary Education, Morris was the epitome of a well-rounded student. “I loved my professors; they always gave me the benefit of the doubt …
Cody Moncure ’17 MBA ’18 is one of the original 13 football players on HBU’s inaugural team. The ability to be part of the program helped draw him to the school. “I had two full scholarships to play football, one to SFA to play wide receiver and the other to HBU to play safety. Many …
Tim Mavergeorge ’84 grew up in the Baltimore area not focused on either faith or education. After being expelled from school, he moved to Tennessee to begin again and resume his education. The young man became a believer, and in July 1981, Mavergeorge moved to Houston. Enthusiastic about his Christian faith, he enrolled at HBU …
Lijo Joseph ’99 graduated from Bellaire High School and wanted to attend college near where he grew up. At HBU, Joseph majored in Business Administration and was involved with the APiK fraternity, University Singers, the Rex Fleming Readers (now Players), and served as the University mascot, Mingo, in ’96 and ’97. Joseph worked his way …
Jane Jester Marmion ’68 has contributed greatly as a community servant. She has worked as a medical social worker; a caseworker and program supervisor for Sheltering Arms; a geriatric supervisor for the MMHRA Outpatient Geriatric Services; and for more than two decades, has served in a private geriatric mental health practice. With such public-facing work, …
