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Harding University Commencement

December Fourteenth, Two Thousand Nineteen

Table of Contents

2 Speaker Biography: Andy Goodman

3 Order of Service

4 Candidates for Degrees

Cannon-Clary College of Education

Carr College of Nursing

College of Pharmacy

College of Sciences

Honors College

College of Allied Health

College of Arts & Humanities

College of Bible & Ministry

Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration

21 Candidates for Special Honors

22 Board of Trustees & Officers of Administration

23 Alma Mater & Hymn

24 Harding University History

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Andy Goodman was named president of Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities, an association of the state’s private accredited institutions of higher education, in July 2019. Previously, he served as legislative director for Governor Asa Hutchinson. Goodman also served as chief of staff to Senate President Pro Tempore Jim Hendren during the 2019 Regular Session of the 92nd General Assembly and chief of staff to Senate President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang during the 90th and 91st General Assemblies. He began his work in the state legislature after serving as the director of real estate in the Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands’ office.

Goodman is a native of Conway and graduated from Harding University in 2004. He currently resides in Cabot with his wife, Chelsea, and their four children.

“As a graduate of one of our member institutions, I believe that our institutions are unique,” Goodman said. “Our schools are faith-based and not only help prepare our students for success in their professional careers but also create a path to service and leadership in their communities. I believe that AICU can help ensure that Arkansans will understand the value of private higher education.”

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ORDER OF SERVICEDecember 14, 2019, 10 a.m., George S. Benson Auditorium, Harding University

PROCESSIONAL .................................................................................................. “Variants on the Alma Mater”Music by William Hollaway, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus

Performed by Harding University Symphony OrchestraOrchestrated & conducted by Michael Chance, D.M.A., Professor Emeritus

WELCOME ................................................................................................................ Bruce D. McLarty, D.Min.President

HYMN ...................................................................................................................................................Brent Hall “Our God, He Is Alive” Candidate for Degree

SCRIPTURE READING ................................................................................................ Stephen A. Baber, Ph.D.Professor of Computer Science

OPENING PRAYER ..................................................................................................... Jesse E. Robertson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Bible & Ministry

REMARKS .......................................................................................................................Robert C. Walker, M.D.Chairman, Board of Trustees

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ...........................................................................................President McLarty

ADDRESS .....................................................................................................................................Andy GoodmanPresident and CEO, Arkansas’ Independent Colleges & Universities

RECOMMENDATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ............................................Marty Spears, Ph.D.Provost

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES ...................................Julie Hixson-Wallace, Pharm.D.Vice President for Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness

Cannon-Clary College of Education

Carr College of Nursing

College of Sciences

Honors College

College of Allied Health

College of Arts & Humanities

College of Bible & Ministry

Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration

ANNOUNCEMENTS ..............................................................................................................President McLarty

“Glorious” (by Stephanie Mabey) .......................................................................................................... Lizzy Tripp Accompanied by Scott Carrell, D.M.A., Professor of Music

“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” ....................................................................................J. Warren Casey, Ph.D.Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities

ALMA MATER ......................................................................................................................................Brent HallCandidate for Degree

CLOSING PRAYER .................................................................................................................Steve Shaner, M.S.Assistant Professor of Communication

RECESSIONAL ..................................................................................................... “Variants on the Alma Mater”

(Audience will remain seated.)

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CANNON-CLARY COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONRaymond “Donny” Lee, Ed.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Dornisha Miller Boyd Education Studies Jacksonville, Arkansas Melrose E. Brown Education Studies Irving, Texas Michael Hanson Elkins Education Studies Rogers, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Amy Cathryne Erwin Education Studies Oxford, Mississippi Ashley Olivia Milton Education Studies Little Rock, Arkansas Savanna M. Bitting Elementary Education Rock Hill, South Carolina Nicole Marie Bryan Elementary Education Mount Vernon, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Irene Burch Elementary Education Templeton, California Olivia Anne Calaway Elementary Education Hannibal, Missouri Summa Cum Laude Maria M. Cofer Elementary Education Columbia, Tennessee Joy Marie Davis Elementary Education Sitka, Alaska Magna Cum Laude Kevin A. Huot Elementary Education Wakonda, South Dakota Hannah Elizabeth Jadwin Elementary Education Salem, Missouri Margaret Ann Marcotte Elementary Education Rogers, Arkansas Jami Layne Maturi Elementary Education Dallas, Texas Cum Laude Hannah Marie Richardson Elementary Education Liberty, Missouri Summa Cum Laude Jacey M. Romero Elementary Education Hurst, Texas Cum Laude Rosario Salinas Elementary Education Rogers, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Terrence J. Dingle Jr. General Studies Newport News, Virginia Ben Hicks General Studies Conroe, Texas Lira Kamalani Kaku General Studies North Richland Hills, Texas Olivia Jordan Smith General Studies Nashville, Tennessee Kelsie Michelle Bryant Middle Level English, Language Arts Bradford, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude & Math Lindsey Ray Fowler Middle Level English, Language Arts Beech Bluff, Tennessee & Math Detriane J. Ireland Middle Level English, Language Arts Little Rock, Arkansas Cum Laude & Social Science Taylor Paige Martin Middle Level Math & Science Bald Knob, Arkansas Cum Laude Patrick Scott Wright Middle Level Math & Science Fayetteville, Tennessee

Candidates for DegreesDecember Fourteenth, Two Thousand Nineteen

* Arkansas Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi• Honors College participant° Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society‡ Applying for teacher licensure+ Summer graduateDescription of Honors:Cum Laude – Grade-Point Average of 3.50-3.74Magna Cum Laude – Grade-Point Average of 3.75-3.89Summa Cum Laude – Grade-Point Average of 3.90 or higherThe listing of graduates, degrees and distinctions in this program is preliminary and subject to final certification of graduation. The permanent transcript of the University registrar is the official record of earned degrees.

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NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Pamela J. Derwin Middle Level Social Science & Math Siloam Springs, Arkansas Cum Laude Courtney Alissa Adcock Special Education Killen, Alabama Hannah Isabel Banowsky Kauper Special Education Garland, Texas Taylor Powell Mason Special Education Junction City, Arkansas Katelyn Ruth Tracy Special Education Lubbock, Texas Cum Laude Heather D. Meeks Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Floral, Arkansas Cum Laude

MASTER OF ARTS: EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

NAME HOMETOWNRobert Joseph Allen II Searcy, Arkansas Master of Business Administration, Harding UniversityRobert Neil Evans III Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding UniversityTony E. Howard North Little Rock, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityMegan E. White Gainesville, Virginia Bachelor of Arts, Harding University

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNGrace Amelia Blazer Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of the OzarksAmber Dawn Carnes Elementary Education Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Liberty UniversityMorgan Marcelle Cotta Elementary Education Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of ArkansasKatherine Elizabeth Drake Elementary Education Sherwood, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of Arkansas at Little RockElizabeth Michelle Hopper Elementary Education Bella Vista, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, University of ArkansasTessa Rebecca Malugen Elementary Education Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State UniversityTayler Dawn Mounce Elementary Education Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of ArkansasRaShel Lenea Poulter Elementary Education Bentonville, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, American Public University SystemMeghan Kellie Richardson Elementary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of ArkansasJessica Elizabeth Romine Elementary Education Grand Junction, Colorado Bachelor of Arts, Colorado Mesa UniversityKylie Elizabeth Smithson Elementary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of ArkansasBrittany Nichole Becker Middle Level Education Tulsa, Oklahoma Bachelor of Arts, Northeastern State UniversityOlivia Leigh Brandon Middle Level Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of ArkansasAlyssa Lynn Drager Middle Level Education Siloam Springs, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of ArkansasShelby Cristeen Shackelford Middle Level Education Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of ArkansasDustin Wyatt Smith Middle Level Education Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of Arkansas

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NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNKaitlyn Marie Walsh Middle Level Education Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of ArkansasZachary Bryant Beasley Secondary Education Arlington, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityAddison Lea Brannon Secondary Education Lynn, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Arkansas at Little RockLydia Angeline Frazier Secondary Education Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding UniversityAustin Derek Harrell Secondary Education Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityColeman Frank Jarvis Secondary Education Prairie Grove, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of ArkansasStacy Moulder Secondary Education Rogers, Arkansas Master of Business Administration, The University of ScrantonTricia Anne Richardson Secondary Education Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of ArkansasBennett Todd Ritchie Secondary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityBritny Chenee Ryu Secondary Education Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of ArkansasCaleb James Spears Secondary Education Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding UniversityJessica Lavenia Conedy Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Sacramento, California Master of Science, Capella UniversityStephanie White Special Education Birth-Kindergarten Fort Smith, Arkansas Bachelor of Professional Studies, Arkansas Tech UniversityMegan Danielle Blocker Special Education Kindergarten-12 Vilonia, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Central ArkansasAndrea G. Bugg Special Education Kindergarten-12 Prairie Grove, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University of PennsylvaniaRod Christopher Carroll Special Education Kindergarten-12 Longview, Texas Bachelor of Science, Jarvis Christian CollegeLaura Lynn Conover Special Education Kindergarten-12 Harrison, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas Tech UniversityKathryn Alissa Drake Special Education Kindergarten-12 Springdale, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of ArkansasMorgan Ruth Lawson Special Education Kindergarten-12 Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas at MonticelloCody R. Sanders Special Education Kindergarten-12 Green Forest, Arkansas Bachelor of Social Work, University of Arkansas

MASTER OF EDUCATION

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNRachel Matilda Carpenter Educational Leadership Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Music, University of Central ArkansasBrittany Ann Haden Chomphosy Educational Leadership Springdale, Arkansas Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Arkansas at MonticelloBeverly Gail Jones Educational Leadership White Hall, Arkansas Master of Education, University of Arkansas at Pine BluffTamara Lynn Strawn Educational Leadership Sheridan, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Central ArkansasSherrin Tucker Educational Leadership Bentonville, Arkansas Educational Specialist, Harding UniversityLeia Elizabeth Mitchell Reading Memphis, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, The University of Memphis

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NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNElizabeth Weeks Buterbaugh Reading with Dyslexia Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Vanderbilt UniversityMary Candace Lyn Mills Special Education Biscoe, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityTina Darlene Moody Special Education Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityDanyelle K. Motes Special Education Bradford, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNSarah Elizabeth Gibson Behavioral Sciences Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Social Work, Harding UniversityJohn Robert Mimms Jr. Education Adams, Tennessee Bachelor of Science, The University of Tennessee at MartinJinwen Wei Education Changsha, Hunan, China Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding UniversityYu Xia Education Changsha, Hunan, China Bachelor of Science, Harding UniversityXuan Liu Teaching English as 2nd Language Xian, Shaanxi, China Bachelors International, Xi’an Medical University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY

NAME HOMETOWNAbigail Lee Adams Nashville, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, Lipscomb UniversityMcKenna Brooke Crabtree Clifton, Texas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityKatie Elizabeth Johnston Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityStacy Anne Kidwell Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of Central ArkansasShelbi Lynn Randall Bastrop, Texas Bachelor of Science, Harding UniversityBrittany Nicole Sanchez Tulsa, Oklahoma Bachelor of Ministry, Harding UniversityForrest Chadwick Smith Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityDaniel Caleb Stewart I Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityEmily Wideman Grapevine, Texas Bachelor of Science, Harding University

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST

NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNKelly Jo Drye Clinical Mental Health Counseling Searcy, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversityJacob Keenan Farr Clinical Mental Health Counseling Chandler, Arizona Master of Science, Harding UniversityApril Ann Frazier Clinical Mental Health Counseling Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Master of Science, Harding UniversityBryan Eric Frazier Clinical Mental Health Counseling Searcy, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding University

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NAME EMPHASIS HOMETOWNZachary Tayler Hardesty Clinical Mental Health Counseling West Fork, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversityAvery Elisabeth Harriman Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fort Worth, Texas Master of Science, Harding UniversityKaren Kristen Emerson Hurst Clinical Mental Health Counseling Searcy, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversitySean Thomas Hutchens Clinical Mental Health Counseling Rogers, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversityScottie LeAnne James Clinical Mental Health Counseling North Little Rock, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversityBrian Christopher McGlenn Clinical Mental Health Counseling Searcy, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversityStela Sinanaj Clinical Mental Health Counseling Memphis, Tennessee Master of Science, Harding UniversityAlea Nicole Sweeting Clinical Mental Health Counseling Nassau, Bahamas Master of Science, Harding UniversityAlexandra Grace Taylor Clinical Mental Health Counseling Fredericksburg, Texas Master of Science, Harding UniversityJessica Renee Wells Clinical Mental Health Counseling Judsonia, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversityKatelynn Jean Young Clinical Mental Health Counseling Hot Springs, Arkansas Master of Science, Harding UniversitySha’Vonya Dionne Berry Educational Leadership Pine Bluff, Arkansas Master of Education, Harding UniversityAmber Laine Binz Educational Leadership Paris, Arkansas Master of Education, Harding UniversityKelly Ann Hankins Educational Leadership Sulphur Springs, Arkansas Master of Arts in Teaching, Harding University

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP P-20

NAME HOMETOWNShanda Rochele Coleman Jacksonville, Arkansas Master of Education, Harding University Dissertation: Participation Status in an Arkansas Better Chance Program on Early Literacy and Mathematics ReadinessAngela Suzette Dischinger Bryant, Arkansas Master of Arts, Azusa Pacific University Dissertation: Gender and Participating in Capturing Kids’ Hearts on Social Emotional Learning of Ninth-grade Students in ArkansasKenny Val Holland Mansfield, Arkansas Educational Specialist, Harding University Dissertation: Effects of Traditional Scheduling Versus Flexible Modular Scheduling on Academic Achievement

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COLLEGE OF PHARMACYJeff Mercer, Pharm.D.Dean of the College

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

NAME HOMETOWNLeslie Michelle Turner Jonesboro, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State University

CARR COLLEGE OF NURSINGSusan Kehl, Ph.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

NAME SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Emma Ann Brown Corvallis, Oregon Shelby Ann Buehrer Searcy, Arkansas Margaret Caroline Burch Nashville, Tennessee Cum Laude Dylan J. Cardwell Melissa, Texas Abigail Kathleen Costa Manchester, Connecticut Magna Cum Laude Chloe Elizabeth Crouch Chester, Virginia Molly Raye Duncan Gallatin, Tennessee Oluebubechukwu E. Eze B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Aba, Nigeria Jennifer Lynn Fausett Fayetteville, Arkansas Elizabeth Leigh Hale Hannum Berryville, Arkansas Alicia Louise Harrison Murray, Kentucky Cum Laude Elisha Ann Holst Searcy, Arkansas Grant Douglas Hull Fort Recovery, Ohio Cum Laude Paige Marie Hunn Weatherford, Texas Cum Laude Anna B. Kraner Spring, Texas Kathleen Grace Lance Nashville, Arkansas Marcie Beth Master Searcy, Arkansas Moriah J. McIntyre Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Erin Elizabeth Perring Guthrie, Oklahoma Jayden Malia Shaw O’Fallon, Illinois Bailey Rae Shelton Maumelle, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Meghan M. Spencer Portland, Oregon Anna Brooke Taylor Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Kendall Taylor Wallace Memphis, Tennessee

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCESZane Gastineau, Ph.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNMario Roberto Racancoj Computer Science Puerto Barrios, Guatemala Chalvin R. Bowens General Studies Port Saint Lucie, Florida Brandon K. Brice General Studies Saint Louis, Missouri Summer Jeanann Dunaway General Studies Pangburn, Arkansas James C. Goodpasture General Studies Bethel Heights, Arkansas Timothy G. Griekspoor General Studies Wichita, Kansas James M. Pile General Studies Tulsa, Oklahoma Allison Michelle Ragland General Studies Bartlett, Tennessee Caitlin Faith Raia General Studies Searcy, Arkansas Savannah Grace Stripling General Studies Little Rock, Arkansas James O. Thornton V General Studies Lake Providence, Louisiana Anthony R. Todd General Studies Rigby, Idaho Patrick Dylan Johnson Kinesiology Judsonia, Arkansas Alex Lyle Townsend Mathematics Parkersburg, West Virginia

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNCaroline Faires Spann Apparel Merchandising Chattanooga, Tennessee Britny Morgan Kirkpatrick Biochemistry Robinson, Texas Rebecca Lynn Sain Biochemistry Fayetteville, Tennessee Summa Cum Laude Karena Nichole Barlow Biology Paragould, Arkansas Sydney Linn Foster Biology Little Rock, Arkansas Cum Laude Hannah M. Mosher Biology Pleasant View, Tennessee Cum Laude Garrett D. Stroud Biology Argyle, Texas Tanner S. Holloway Biomedical Engineering Florissant, Missouri Juan Luis Prieto Malave Biomedical Engineering Ojeda, Venezuela Julia Lynn Stephenson Child Life Coppell, Texas John Thomas Crider Computer Science Huntsville, Alabama Casey Rae Griggs Computer Science Colorado Springs, Colorado Summa Cum Laude Colton F. Krantz Computer Science Springfield, Tennessee Andres John Leday III Computer Science El Paso, Texas Chase Alexander Underwood Computer Science McRae, Arkansas Alec R. Watson Computer Science/Physics Flower Mound, Texas Taylor Joanne Williams Computer Science Waukesha, Wisconsin Melanie Nicole Spurgeon Criminal Justice Bentonville, Arkansas Nash Allyn Thomas Criminal Justice Jonesboro, Arkansas Janina Rae Hodges Family & Consumer Sciences Livingston, California Emma G. O’Hearn Fashion Merchandising Avon, Indiana Kathryn Elaine Apple Kinesiology & Health Sikeston, Missouri Rachael Ann Perez Mathematics Ardmore, Alabama Cristino Perez Ramos Mechanical Engineering Jutiapa, Guatemala Summa Cum Laude John Whittaker Shanklin Mechanical Engineering Cordova, Tennessee Samantha A. Thomas Medical Humanities The Woodlands, Texas Logan M. Buchanan Molecular & Cellular Biology Collierville, Tennessee Cum Laude

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NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNAdrian N. Cooper Molecular & Cellular Biology Pocahontas, Arkansas Keelee L. Curbo Molecular & Cellular Biology Melbourne, Florida Cum Laude Ross Alan Eichhorn Molecular & Cellular Biology Searcy, Arkansas Dakota J. Endsley Molecular & Cellular Biology Granbury, Texas Summa Cum Laude Cora Margaret Bonham Nutrition & Dietetics San Marcos, Texas Summa Cum Laude Caroline Grace Curtis Nutrition & Dietetics Signal Mountain, Tennessee Kathryn Jarratte Forrester Nutrition & Dietetics High Springs, Florida Camden Aulcie Barrett Psychology West Plains, Missouri Mackenzie Claire Beckmon Psychology Windom, Texas Summa Cum Laude Courtney Amber-Colette Clyne Psychology North Street, Michigan Saraya Dnaye Dodd Psychology Springdale, Arkansas Katie Ann Frederick Psychology Cabot, Arkansas Abbey Mae Giboney Psychology Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Amy Hope Psychology Waco, Texas Mason G. Lowe Psychology Flagler Beach, Florida Sierra Kayli Phillips Psychology Lumberton, Texas Keaton R. Shearin Psychology Danville, Indiana Summa Cum Laude Mikayla Nicole Stone Psychology Pflugerville, Texas Taylor Austin Streeter Psychology Viera, Florida Katherine Elizabeth Wright Psychology Collierville, Tennessee Trevor Allen Mitchell Hale Software Development Granbury, Texas Austin Andrew Hicks Sport & Recreation Management Collierville, Tennessee Ariel Z. Syrotchen Sport & Recreation Management Spokane, Washington

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

NAME HOMETOWNKaytlin Brooke Arthaud Pleasant Plain, Ohio Cum Laude Brandon Melo Mineola, Texas Rachel Ann Myatt Lubbock, Texas Cum Laude Sloan Elizabeth Radford Brentwood, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Lindsey T. Webb Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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HONORS COLLEGEMichael L. James, Ph.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNAllen Cayde Newton Interdisciplinary Studies Mebane, North Carolina Cum Laude

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COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTHMike McGalliard, Sc.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNKaylee May Barnes Communication Sciences & Disorders Center Ridge, Arkansas Brylee Anne Black Communication Sciences & Disorders Fort Worth, Texas Alexa Sarah Capiro Communication Sciences & Disorders Pembroke Pines, Florida Magna Cum Laude Emma Joy deSambourg Communication Sciences & Disorders Wildwood, Missouri Hannah Ruth Hall Communication Sciences & Disorders/ Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Leadership & MinistryEmma N. Reeves Communication Sciences & Disorders Topeka, Kansas Magna Cum Laude Ian A. Stocum Communication Sciences & Disorders North Augusta, South Carolina Olivia Louise Taylor Communication Sciences & Disorders Pocahontas, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Felicia Yumi Van Winkle Communication Sciences & Disorders Searcy, Arkansas Amber N. Wagster Communication Sciences & Disorders Smithville, Arkansas Cum Laude Hannah Grace Akridge General Studies Bradford, Arkansas Cum Laude Kai R. Bishop General Studies El Dorado Springs, Missouri

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Turner Lewis Horton Exercise Science Little Flock, Arkansas Cum Laude Kassie Ann Kilgore Exercise Science Porter, Oklahoma Abbie Elizabeth Lippincott Exercise Science Austin, Arkansas Cum Laude

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES

NAME HOMETOWN Marissa W. Acuff Saint Augustine, Florida Bachelor of Science, Harding University Candice Virginia Alatorre Lonoke, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Megan Breanna Albers Urbandale, Iowa Bachelor of Arts, Harding University Megan Marie Bachman Sartell, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts, The College of Saint Scholastica Neelie D. Bean Glenwood, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Ouachita Baptist University Robert Louis Brun Dyer, Indiana Bachelor of General Studies, Indiana University Madison Ashley Burks Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Margaret E. Clipperton Corcoran, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts, Pepperdine University Jonathan David Dickson Tyler, Texas Bachelor of Science, Belhaven University

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NAME HOMETOWN Mary Emily Featherstone Colorado Springs, Colorado Bachelor of Science, Harding University Adam Matthew Finch Sherwood, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas Christopher Maurice Harrison North Little Rock, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Hendrix College Timothy G. Higgins Roanoke, Virginia Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland at College Park Jean Matawaran Huang Plano, Texas Bachelor of Science, University of Texas at Dallas Joshua Griffith Hurt Fulton, Missouri Bachelor of Science, Harding University Hannah Marie Joseph Flower Mound, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas A & M University at Corpus Christi Kaylee Renee Keener Texarkana, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Texas A & M University at Texarkana Kyle Newman Kreulen Benton, Arkansas Master of Business Administration, University of Central Arkansas Makenzie Stovall Lewis Atlanta, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas A & M University at Texarkana Samora Charles Lungu Arlington, Virginia Bachelor of Science, The City College of New York Caleb Brett Mason Bald Knob, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Lauren Michelle Massey Plano, Texas Bachelor of Science, The University of Oklahoma at Norman Alexa Evie Naceanceno Olathe, Kansas Bachelor of Science, Harding University Brianna Shae Patterson Georgetown, Indiana Bachelor of Science, University of the Cumberlands Hannah Ra North Hills, California Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles Jacob Andrew Robertson Henderson, Tennessee Bachelor of Arts, Freed-Hardeman University Katherine McNeill Rowland Tulsa, Oklahoma Bachelor of Science, Texas A & M University Kimberly A. Savage Dallas, Texas Master of Education, Harding University Madison AshLee Scott Rogers, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Elizabeth Catherine Speck Conway, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, University of Central Arkansas Haley Anne Spencer Bristow, Virginia Bachelor of Science, Harding University Grace Victoria Spinks Plano, Texas Bachelor of Science, Texas A & M University Susan Rebekah Stuck Russellville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Rebekah Marie Tallcott Mendon, Illinois Bachelor of Science, Illinois College Elaine Marie Thrash Conway, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, University of Arkansas Michael Ford Tikson Malibu, California Bachelor of Science, Pepperdine University

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIESJ. Warren Casey, Ph.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNMattie Elizabeth Joiner Acting Perkinston, Mississippi Yosselin Mondragon Advertising Catacamas, Honduras Alecia Marie Gutche Art Bentonville, Arkansas Megan Ann Harley Art Vandalia, Ohio Magna Cum Laude Hui Liu Art Huizhou, Guangdong, China Kangxin Yuan Art Dongguan, Guangdong, China Stephen M. Flanigan Broadcast Journalism Tinley Park, Illinois Fawn S. Saulus Broadcast Journalism Kerens, Texas Makayla L. Twigg Broadcast Journalism Buffalo, New York Marian Beth Givens Communication Studies Burlington, Washington Magna Cum Laude Emily Lynette Legg Drama & Speech Irving, Texas Magna Cum Laude Joseph Allen Berryman Electronic Media Production Huntsville, Alabama Mitchell Scott Cain Electronic Media Production Arlington, Tennessee Daniel Keithley Campbell Jr. Electronic Media Production Chesterfield, Virginia Landon Chase Carter Electronic Media Production Columbia, Tennessee Cum Laude Alicia Danielle Harris Electronic Media Production New Carrollton, Maryland Caleb O. Smiley Electronic Media Production Plano, Texas Loren Leah Williams Electronic Media Production Olive Branch, Mississippi Summa Cum Laude Gojko Dokovic English Kragujevac, Serbia Justin Makana Oke Akua Gene Duyao English Aloha, Oregon Kelsie L. Dye English Greenwood, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Abigail Kee Goostree English Chelsea, Alabama Asher Ellis Hite English Bartlett, Tennessee Cum Laude Rachel Lynn Uebelein English Wildwood, Missouri Anessa Drew Bridges French/History Port-de-Paix, Haiti Summa Cum Laude Laura Christine Wilton French/Art Vestal, New York Summa Cum Laude Sarah Christine Allen General Studies Murfreesboro, Tennessee Emily Grace Burton General Studies Cedar Hill, Tennessee Katherine Marie Davis General Studies Homestead, Florida Alexa Leaf Moore General Studies Searcy, Arkansas Richard Jess Tapley General Studies Searcy, Arkansas Collin Edwin Barnett History Sherwood, Arkansas Cum Laude Kolton Lee Jenkins History Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Riley Kathryn Mayo History Searcy, Arkansas Nathan Aaron Wagner History Nashville, Tennessee Aubrey Kaitlyn Buttrum Humanities Henderson, Tennessee Erin Piper Floyd Journalism Edmond, Oklahoma Evan M. Rosenzweig Medical Humanities/ Little Rock, Arkansas Preprofessional Health Science Sydney Marie Kern Music Gilbert, Arizona

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NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNMatthew Ian Scott Music Jackson, Tennessee William Edward Allen Public Relations Keller, Texas Jacob A. Ardrey Public Relations Newport, Arkansas Bowman Christopher Johnson Public Relations Little Rock, Arkansas Ashlyn Michele Quesinberry Public Relations Sherwood, Arkansas Cum Laude Hannah Allyse Read Public Relations Flowery Branch, Georgia Logan Blake McDougald Social Science North Little Rock, Arkansas Enoch T. Williams Social Science Dickson, Tennessee Timothy C. Wright Social Science Tustin, California Kailyn Jae Willis Spanish Loves Park, Illinois James Tyler Adams Theatre Greenville, Mississippi Sydney Marie Adams Theatre Murfreesboro, Tennessee Sara Nicole Berglund Theatre Loves Park, Illinois Jasmine Nicole Binford Theatre Harvest, Alabama Cum Laude Justice Bryan Laws Theatre Memphis, Tennessee Camryn Elizabeth Pitts Theatre Bartlett, Tennessee Keyson S. Whiteside Theatre North Augusta, South Carolina

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Sarah L. Adornetto Graphic Design Grayslake, Illinois Cum Laude Hannah Denise Cummins Graphic Design Coon Rapids, Minnesota Kaitlyn Anne Sullivan Graphic Design Waldorf, Maryland Rachel Anne Willis Graphic Design Fort Worth, Texas Raeanne Hope Kiihnl Painting Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Yingying Chen Piano Performance Dongguan, Guangdong, China

BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNBrent Andrew Hall Instrumental Music Education Ponder, Texas Cum Laude Elizabeth G. Tripp Vocal Music Education Russellville, Arkansas

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COLLEGE OF BIBLE & MINISTRYMonte Cox, Ph.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNWilliam Hayden Neal Bible & Family Ministry Hendersonville, Tennessee Elizabeth Ragin Tomlinson Bible & Family Ministry Pensacola, Florida Magna Cum Laude Nicholas A. Franklin Bible & Ministry Flint, Michigan James M. Walter Bible & Preaching Spring, Texas Cum Laude Nathan Ryan Hannum General Studies Point Pleasant, West Virginia Kaylee J. Lockenour General Studies Danvers, Illinois John Paden Overbey General Studies San Antonio, Texas

BACHELOR OF MINISTRY

NAME HOMETOWNDerek C. King Sacramento, California Vitor Hugo Coelho Lucarelli Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada Zaily Rebeca Martinez Honduras

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PAUL R. CARTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAllen Frazier, Ph.D.Dean of the College

BACHELOR OF ARTS

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWN Julio Cesar da Costa Martins General Studies Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNAustin Caleb Billner Accounting North Richland Hills, Texas Jeremy M. Bracken Accounting Dallas, Texas Micah L. Brackett Accounting Concord, Arkansas Cum Laude Joshua Wade Brandon Accounting Eads, Tennessee Cum Laude Julia Ann Dillard Accounting Searcy, Arkansas Cum Laude Landry Parrish Dowdy Accounting New Braunfels, Texas Hanbin Fang Accounting Dongguan, Guangdong, China Jeffrey Hall Frost Accounting Clarksville, Arkansas Cum Laude Clara Elaine Hartman Accounting/Information Systems Brandon, Florida John David Hooten Accounting Frisco, Texas Wanru Huang Accounting/Finance Shenyang, Liaoning, China Maxwell Harding Humphries Accounting Midland, Texas Cum Laude Yue Jia Accounting Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Alana Jean Johnson Accounting Luthersville, Georgia Krista Sue Keeley Accounting Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Cum Laude Hannah W. Knight Accounting Norman, Oklahoma Summa Cum Laude Maxwell D. McCreary Accounting Charlotte, North Carolina Summa Cum Laude Christian E. Ramsey Accounting Northport, Alabama Rebecca O. Richardson Accounting Searcy, Arkansas Thomas Austin Simmons Accounting Hot Springs, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Clint Smedley Accounting Hot Springs, Arkansas Blake Hunter Smith Accounting Searcy, Arkansas Magna Cum Laude Adam Jeffrey Stidman Accounting Jonesboro, Arkansas Cum Laude Adam W. Styles Accounting Bauxite, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Nicholas G. Thomas Accounting/Marketing Malvern, Arkansas Cum Laude Mucong Wang Accounting Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Cum Laude Jonathan Wingfield Accounting Paducah, Kentucky Bryant S. Young Accounting Hernando, Mississippi Melissa Ann Lapaglia Economics/Finance The Woodlands, Texas Summa Cum Laude Katlin Ann Bridgeman Finance Newport, Arkansas Cum Laude

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NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNHuijia Fan Finance Zhengcheng, Guangdong, China Francesco Day Giordano Finance Richmond, Texas Douglas Alexander Gonzalez Finance/International Business Managua, Nicaragua Summa Cum Laude Carter Thomas Hays Finance Maumelle, Arkansas Collin Thomas Lanier Finance Old Hickory, Tennessee Cum Laude Robert Tyler Mayo Finance West Memphis, Arkansas Grant Wyatt Prichard Finance Pocahontas, Arkansas Cum Laude Cole Benjamin Swede Finance Little Rock, Arkansas Jon Mark Brasher Information Systems Norcross, Georgia Diannan Cai Information Systems Searcy, Arkansas Zhexi Chen Information Systems Foshan, Guangdong, China Steven Baylor Cohu Information Systems Huntsville, Alabama Magna Cum Laude Morgan Brady Davison Information Systems Claremore, Oklahoma Andrew Gregory Ericson Information Systems/Marketing Franklin, Tennessee Magna Cum Laude Joe Thomas Faith Jr. Information Systems Searcy, Arkansas Summa Cum Laude Jared James Hanig Information Systems/Management Hot Springs, Arkansas Cum Laude Brady Thomas Miller Information Systems Moncks Corner, South Carolina Jianbo Yang Information Systems Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Yujie Yin Information Systems Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur A.R., ChinaGavin Litton Burgess International Business Smyrna, Tennessee Ziheng Chen International Business Foshan, Guangdong, China Jiajin He International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Yuntao He International Business Foshan, Guangdong, China Magna Cum Laude Baiyao Huang International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Junhao Li International Business Jiangmen, Guangdong, China Ziheng Liu International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Cooper J. Mosley International Business Chickasha, Oklahoma Edgar Navas International Business Managua, Nicaragua Huan Tian Qu International Business Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Cum Laude Hiu Tung Tsang International Business Shatin, Hong Kong, China Yi Xu International Business Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Hongwei Zhang International Business Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Magna Cum Laude Blake E. Coats Management Monument, Colorado Rebecca Ellen Foster Management Antioch, Tennessee Dylan R. Hampton Management Madison, Alabama Victoria Lynn Hawkins Management Cleveland, Ohio Mitchell Christopher Mayes Management Tulsa, Oklahoma Cum Laude Yuri I. Richardson Management Fort Smith, Arkansas Jonah Bryant Williams Management Nederland, Texas Caleb D. Sanders Management Information Systems Fort Worth, Texas Angelo Felix Marketing Roswell, Georgia Reggie Knox Jr. Marketing Miami, Florida Ian Austin-Sutton Mohorn Marketing Springdale, Arkansas Jarred P. Shorter Marketing Puyallup, Washington Ryan P. Williamson Marketing Montgomery, Texas

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NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNYixin Yang Marketing Xian, Shaanxi, China Joshua Caleb Walker Professional Sales Searcy, Arkansas

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

NAME HOMETOWNSuvra Karki Adhikari Glen Allen, Virginia Doctor of Pharmacy, Harding UniversityAaron J. Craig Forney, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration, Harding UniversityBraden James Duke Newport, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State UniversityEric Drake Frisby Bentonville, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Southern Arkansas UniversityJoy Lynne James-Foster Carlsbad, New Mexico Doctor of Education, The University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleJohn Tyler Meredith Searcy, Arkansas Bachelor of Science, Arkansas State UniversityGarrett Hunter Millican El Dorado, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Harding UniversityCody Lee Navarro Bentonville, Arkansas Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of KansasWesley Brant Parker Searcy, Arkansas Doctor of Music, Florida State UniversitySeth Hunter Smith Newport, Arkansas Bachelor of Business Administration, Henderson State UniversityRegina A. Zeigler Smackover, Arkansas Bachelor of Arts, Southern Arkansas University

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CANDIDATES FOR SPECIAL HONORS

HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATES WITH DISTINCTION(Those who have completed 26 or more hours of honors credit, including four honors contracts and an honors capstone project, while maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA.)

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNDouglas Alexander Gonzalez Finance/International Business Managua, Nicaragua IKEA’s Financial Analysis From An International Finance PerspectiveAllen Cayde Newton Interdisciplinary Studies Mebane, North Carolina Pablo Picasso and Rolando Villazón: Ethnographic Case Studies in Spanish and Latin American Immigration to France

HONORS COLLEGE GRADUATES(Those who have completed 20 or more hours of honors credit, including four honors contracts, while maintaining at least a 3.25 GPA.)

NAME MAJOR/SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNMackenzie Claire Beckmon Psychology Windom, TexasAlicia Louise Harrison Nursing Murray, Kentucky

PRESIDENT’S LIST(Graduates with 4.00 GPA achieved with all letter grades of A.)

NAME MAJOR /SECOND MAJOR OR DEGREE HOMETOWNAnessa Drew Bridges French/History Port-de-Paix, HaitiDouglas Alexander Gonzalez Finance/International Business Managua, NicaraguaAdam W. Styles Accounting Bauxite, ArkansasLoren Leah Williams Electronic Media Production Olive Branch, Mississippi

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Robert C. Walker, chairman Decatur, AlabamaDavid V. Waldron, vice chairman La Vergne, TennesseeRoy A. Reaves, past chairman Russellville, Arkansas Rebecca R. Tubb, secretary Sparta, TennesseeHarold R. Redd, treasurer Memphis, TennesseeTim Bewley Hendersonville, TennesseeCraig Cheatham Colorado Springs, ColoradoJames H. Cone Jr. Little Rock, ArkansasW. Harrell Freeman Metairie, LouisianaCharles A. Ganus Searcy, ArkansasRichard H. Gibson Longview, TexasJames D. Holsombake Panama City, FloridaStephanie Howell Bentonville, ArkansasLindy Ingram Magnolia, TexasMichael Justus Searcy, ArkansasBruce D. McLarty, ex-officio Searcy, ArkansasLundy L. Neely Dayton, OhioJohn D. Reese Austin, TexasErrica Rivera Celina, TexasJohn O. Simmons Columbia, TennesseeRodney Waller Arlington, TexasJoe Wild Vero Beach, FloridaHoward Wright Atlanta, Georgia

SENIOR STATUSRobert L. Brackett Vero Beach, FloridaRobert G. Diles Searcy, Arkansas

Board of Trustees

BRUCE D. MCLARTY, D.Min., president of the UniversityDAVID B. BURKS, Ph.D., CPA, chancellorDAVID COLLINS, Ed.D., executive vice presidentBRYAN BURKS, D.B.A., CPA, vice president for AdvancementKEITH CRONK, M.Litt., vice president for Information Systems & Technology and chief information officerTAMMY HALL, M.B.A., vice president for Finance and chief financial officerJULIE HIXSON-WALLACE, Pharm.D., BCPS, vice president for Accreditation & Institutional EffectivenessLIZ HOWELL, M.S.E., vice president for Alumni & Parent RelationsJIM MARTIN, D.Min., vice president for the School of TheologyJEFF MORGAN, M.Ed., director of AthleticsJANA RUCKER, B.S., vice president for University Communications & EnrollmentMARTY SPEARS, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officerDAN WILLIAMS, Ph.D., vice president for Church RelationsALLEN BLACK, Ph.D., dean of the School of TheologyJ. WARREN CASEY, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts & HumanitiesMONTE COX, Ph.D., dean of the College of Bible & MinistryALLEN FRAZIER, Ph.D., dean of the Paul R. Carter College of Business AdministrationZANE GASTINEAU, Ph.D., dean of the College of SciencesMICHAEL L. JAMES, Ph.D., dean of the Honors College KEVIN KEHL, Ed.D., dean of the University CollegeSUSAN KEHL, Ph.D., RN, CNE, dean of the Carr College of NursingRAYMOND “DONNY” LEE, Ed.D., dean of the Cannon-Clary College of EducationMIKE MCGALLIARD, Sc.D., dean of the College of Allied HealthJEFF MERCER, Pharm.D., dean of the College of Pharmacy

Officers of Administration

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Near the foothills of the Ozarks,Midst of hill and plain; Stands our glorious Alma Mater;

Harding is her name.

Chorus:Sing the chorus, shout it loudly!

Echoing thro’ the vale.Hail to thee, beloved Harding!

Alma Mater, Hail!

Christian standard is her motto;Christian life is stressed; And in ev’ry branch of learning,

Each one does his best.

Harding opens wide her portals,Thus inviting all

Who would tread the path to knowledge, Heed then to her call.

Alma Mater

“Our God, He is Alive”

There is, beyond the azure blue, A God, concealed from human sight.

He tinted skies with heav’nly hueAnd framed the worlds with His great might.

Chorus:There is a God (There is a God), He is alive (He is alive),

In Him we live (In Him we live), and we survive (and we survive); From dust our God (From dust our God) created man (created man),

He is our God (He is our God), the great I Am (the great I Am).

There was, a long, long time ago, A God whose voice the prophets heard.

He is the God that we should know, who speaks from His inspired Word.

Our God, whose Son upon a tree, A life was willing there to give,

That He from sin might set man free, And evermore with Him could live.

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Harding University has a rich history of quality education. Harding was char-tered as a senior college in 1924 when two junior colleges, Arkansas Christian Col-lege and Harper College, merged their facilities and assets, adopted the new name of Harding College, and located on the campus of Arkansas Christian in Morril-ton, Arkansas. The school was moved to Searcy in 1934, and the Board of Trustees approved a recommended change of Harding to university status in 1979.

Harding was named in memory of James A. Harding, a pioneer Christian edu-cator who founded Nashville Bible School (Lipscomb University) in Tennessee. He challenged his co-workers with an enthusiasm for Christian education that remains a significant tradition at Harding University.

At the charter, J.N. Armstrong, who had served five years as Harper’s president, became president of Harding College, holding the office from 1924-36.

In 1936, George S. Benson returned from mission work in China to assume the presidency of his alma mater. Benson directed the college from a deep indebt-edness into a state of financial stability, national recognition and academic accredi-tation. He retired in 1965 after 29 years of tireless service.

Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr., a 1943 graduate, served as president from 1965 to 1987. A former history department chair and vice president of the college, Ganus kept alive his predecessors’ drive for excellence by leading a plan of campus im-provement and expansion. At his retirement, Ganus became Harding’s first chan-cellor in 1987 and then served as chancellor emeritus from 2013 until his death in September 2019.

Dr. David Burks became the fourth president in 1987. A 1965 graduate, he has been a member of the faculty since 1967 and has served as dean of the College of Business Administration. Under his leadership, the University experienced record growth in enrollment and giving and, more importantly, placed significant empha-sis on Christian servanthood. The goal of his administration was the integration of faith, learning and living. Burks continues his service to Harding as chancellor.

Dr. Bruce McLarty, a 1978 graduate and the University’s fifth president, entered office in June 2013. Prior to this role, McLarty was the first vice president of spiritual life for the University, serving concurrently as dean of the College of Bible and Ministry until 2008, after which he retained the vice presidential role. As the result of his doctoral work, the University adopted his five-chapter curriculum, “Embracing the Mission,” which focuses on maintaining the faith-based principles Harding was built upon. With that focus in mind, the University seeks to develop the whole person through a spiritual emphasis in academics, athletics, Bible classes and chapel. Thus, Harding’s 4,879 students, representing 49 states and 55 coun-tries and territories, are empowered for ministry, church leadership and a lifetime of service.

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