As students come back to campus from Spring Break, the time will go by quickly and summer will be here soon! The Office of Career and Calling has designed the Community Internship Program to contribute to the professional development of HBU students. In addition, companies use Internships as a means of filling entry-level roles with …
If they have not done so already, your student will soon meet with his or her academic advisor to plan their classes for the fall semester. But did you know that your student has the option of taking classes over summer? There can be a variety of reasons for taking summer classes. If your student …
Hello Parents and Families of HBU Students! My name is Stacey Graham and I am the Coordinator of Student Involvement: Clubs and Organizations. That long title means that I work directly with all of our wonderful organization leaders on campus: this includes our fraternities and sororities, cultural organizations, pre-health societies, advisers, and more. I have …
“What is the meaning of Lent?” Lent is a period of fasting, moderation, and self-denial traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations. It begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter Sunday. The length of the Lenten fast was established in the 4th century as 46 days (40 days, not counting Sundays). During Lent, participants eat sparingly …
Hello world! My name is Alex Elizondo and I am a Sophomore here at HBU. I am currently a Christianity major minoring in Cinema and New Media Arts and Spanish. I come from a family of 6, with two loving parents and three sisters. (Lord help me!) We also just recently got a pup last …
Career Fairs are a great way for HBU students and alumni to connect with recruiters and employers. At HBU, all students/alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend any Career Fair. The industry-focused Career Fairs foster a unique perspective for both students and employers. Freshman students all the way through Grad School-level students should network with …
Students often times feel tremendous pressure to locate or confirm their life’s calling in their first year of college. Generally, students do this through selecting a major that they believe aligns with their passions (or in some cases, a major that aligns with the desires of those who are paying the bills). However, as we …
To put it simply, Houston Baptist University has changed my life. From the life-long friends who are always there for me when I need them, to the supportive faculty who care about their students’ goals to succeed, there is not one person at HBU that hasn’t impacted me and pushed me towards being the best …
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.” Camp HBU Objective Camp HBU is a weeklong overnight camp for students ages 10-15. They will enjoy academic …
Every new year we create resolutions that we typically break or come up with some dream that has no plan. However, what about the times we invest and sacrifice for the dream that we have given our energy and time to. In John 13:36-14:1-4. We encounter a disciple, Peter. who gave up everything to follow …