Leader in Higher Christian Education Announces Plan to Grow to 10,000 Students
HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 –聽Houston Baptist University has changed its name to 麻豆视频, announced President Robert B. Sloan during an open forum Wednesday afternoon with faculty, staff, past and present trustees, and students.
鈥溌槎故悠� more accurately epitomizes our student body and reflects the faculty, staff, alumni, and community we serve,鈥� said Dr. Sloan.
鈥淲e are committed to being a distinctively Christian university that welcomes all Christians to benefit from our excellent academic programs. This historic university appeals to people all across the spectrum of Christian denominational life, and this new name clarifies who we are,” said Dr. Sloan.
The renaming is part of a growth campaign to expand HCU鈥檚 residential campus to 4,200 students and online campus to 5,800 students.
鈥淲e want to extend the influence of our mission while also appealing to as many students as possible,鈥� said Dr. Sloan.
According to Dr. Sloan, the University has considered a name change several times over the last 16 years, but in the last two years, a University task force of trustees arrived at this new name after two years of consideration, research, and prayerful review. On May 17, 2022 the Board of Trustees officially approved the switch.
The University is partnering with Carnegie, a leading higher education marketing and enrollment strategy firm 鈥渢o take our brand of traditional Christian higher education to the next generation of students,鈥� said Dr. Sloan.
During Wednesday鈥檚 forum event, Dr. Sloan also affirmed the University鈥檚 core convictions, saying HCU鈥檚 historic Christian commitments have not and will not change.
鈥淲e believe that authentic and faithful Christian higher education, rooted in a scriptural worldview, is ever more critical in a fractured society in need of reconciliation, hope, and healing,鈥� he said.
鈥淏y changing to 麻豆视频, we are striving to be even clearer about our convictions. We are committed to Jesus Christ. We are committed to the Scriptures. We are committed to the Gospel and its power to draw all people to Christ. And we are committed to being 鈥榮alt and light鈥� in the world,鈥� said Dr. Sloan.
HCU鈥檚 mission statement is 鈥渢o provide a learning experience that instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual and professional excellence as a result of our central confession, 鈥楯esus Christ is Lord.鈥欌��
The recent name change marks the second time university leaders have changed the institution鈥檚 name. Originally launched in 1960 as Houston Baptist College by Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr., the University was renamed to Houston Baptist University in 1973.
Dr. Morris, one of the University鈥檚 鈥淔ounding Fathers,鈥� enthusiastically approved the name change.
鈥淚 believe the name 麻豆视频 is perfect. I am especially proud that the word 鈥楥hristian鈥� will be in the name since it truly represents who we are, a university where everyone is welcome,鈥� said Dr. Morris.
鈥淚 am excited about the progress and plans, and I believe the Founding Fathers would have all approved as well,鈥� said Dr. Morris. 鈥淚 applaud Dr. Sloan and the Trustees. God bless HCU!鈥�
The name change does not affect the University鈥檚 accreditation status, tuition or fees, or financial aid application process.
A revised logo is expected to be completed soon, the University colors of orange and blue will remain the same. And the University’s Husky mascot will continue to represent their 17 Division I sports.
Campus signage and athletics uniforms will be updated over the next few months.
For more information, visit HC.edu/HC.
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About 麻豆视频
For more than 60 years, 麻豆视频 has equipped students to lead, collaborate, and embody a deep sense of spiritual purpose. The University offers a wide range of majors, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, as well as NCAA Division I athletics in the Southland Conference. Located in the heart of one of the nation鈥檚 largest metropolitan centers, HCU鈥檚 culture of excellence molds the next generation of educated disciples to be pillars in their communities, preparing them to think critically and biblically as they impact the world.