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Hardin–Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 1891 by the Sweetwater Baptist Association and a group of cattlemen and pastors who sought to bring Christian higher education to the Southwest. The purpose of the school would be "to lead students to Christ, teach them of Christ, and train them for Christ."
A few students attending chapel on the third floor of Carroll Library snuck a dog inside. When the dog began barking, an enraged Cooper hurled it out the third story window. [2] [4] From Baylor, he moved on to the presidency of Simmons College, now known as Hardin-Simmons University from 1902 to 1909.
Jesse Burleson (born c. 1976 or 1977) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Hardin–Simmons University, a position he has held since 2011.
The Hardin-Simmons women's basketball team is hoping to continue its recent run as they host the first two rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournament.
In 1891, Simmons was a founder of Simmons College, now known as Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. [12] [15] Simmons set up a fund for a library, which was used to build Anna Hall. He donated and catalogued a large number of books for the library. [16]
Hardin–Simmons University alumni (1 C, 46 P) H. Hardin–Simmons University faculty (9 P) Pages in category "Hardin–Simmons University people"
It is located on the southeastern corner of Hardin-Simmons University's campus, just seconds from Interstate 20. The 350-seat chapel space is illuminated by a breathtaking stained-glass window at the front and at the back, l treasure: a Vissar-Rowland Opus 93 pipe organ inscribed with the words: 'Soli Deo Gloria.'
Bill Scott was a college men's basketball coach and athletics administrator. He was the head coach of Hardin–Simmons from 1951 to 1962. He coached Hardin–Simmons to a 129–161 record, winning one Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship and two NCAA tournament appearances.