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Harding University
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Harding began as a senior college in 1924, when two junior colleges, Arkansas Christian College and Harper College, merged their facilities and assets, adopted the new name of Harding College, and located on the campus of Arkansas Christian in Morrilton, Ark. In 1934 Harding was moved to its present site in Searcy, Ark. The board of trustees approved the study's recommended change of Harding to university status, and on Aug. 27, 1979, the name of the institution officially became Harding University. We are, at our core, a Christian university.
The character, example, and concerns of Jesus Christ are the standards that shape us and chart the course for our future. Because of this, an all-encompassing love for God and a corresponding love for people are at the heart of who we are.
Harding's mission is to provide a quality education that will lead to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals. Explore this section to learn more about our mission, our history and what makes us stand apart as a Christian university.
Colleges & Departments:
- Allied Health
- Arts & Humanities
- Bible & Ministry
- Business Administration
- Education
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Science
- Honors
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Rep/Contact Info
View Personal BioDr. Bryan BurksDr. Burks serves as Vice President for University Advancement at Harding University. He assumed this role in July 2015 after serving as the dean of the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration (COBA) since 2002. He joined the faculty in 1995 in the accounting department.
University Advancement includes the areas of Development (fundraising), University Communications and Marketing, Alumni and Parent Relations, the American Studies Institute, and Abundant Living. The focus of these different areas is our external constituency to Harding including alumni, parents, friends, donors, and the Searcy community. Burks works closely with the HU Board of Trustees and serves on the President’s Cabinet as well as various other committees for the university. He is also heavily involved in the Searcy Chamber of Commerce serving as Vice-Chair for 2020 and Chairman for 2021.Dr. Bryan BurksVice President for Advancement- Phone: (501) 279-4312
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- 915 East Market Ave H.U. Box 12238 Searcy AR 72149
Dr. David BurksDr. David BurksChancellor- Phone: (501) 279-4848
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- chancellor@harding.edu Box 12229 Searcy AR 72149
Dr. David CollinsDr. David CollinsExecutive Vice President- Phone: (501) 279-4316
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- 915 East Market Ave H.U. Box 10772 Searcy AR 72149
Scott HanniganScott Hannigan- Phone: (501) 279-3509
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- 915 East Market Ave H.U. Box 10772 Searcy AR 72149
Cindy HunterCindy Hunter- Phone: (501) 279-4000
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- 805 East Park Ave P.O. Box 12256 Searcy AR 72149
Heather KemperHeather KemperDirector of Alumni and Parent Relations- Phone: (501) 279-4276
Glen MethenyGlen Metheny- Phone: (501) 279-4000
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- 805 East Park Ave Box 12256 Searcy AR 72149
Candice MooreCandice MooreAssociate Director- Phone: (501) 279-5337
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- 915 East Market Ave H.U. Box 10772 Searcy AR 72149
Zach NealZach Neal- Phone: (501) 279-4000
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- 805 East Park Ave P.O. Box 12256 Searcy AR 72149
David RossDavid Ross- Phone: (501) 279-4000
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