Alumni Association
Dr. Heather Hadlock
Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement
(325) 670-1143
heather.hadlock@hsutx.edu
www.hsux.edu/alumni
- The Hardin-Simmons Alumni Association is composed of all former HSU students. The Alumni Association is led by an Executive Board comprised of graduates representing a wide variety of demographics.
The Office of Alumni Engagement administers alumni business and projects, works to keep HSU Alumni connected to one another as well as the University, and, along with Institutional Advancement, maintains records and communications with alumni.
The Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Engagement work closely with the offices of Development, University Marketing, Enrollment Services, Student Life, Career Services, and Athletics as well as the various colleges and schools within the University.
For graduates and former students, the Alumni Office is the go-to location for information.
Range Rider is the official publication of the HSU Alumni Association and is published through the Office of University Marketing in cooperation with the Office of Alumni Engagement. It is typically mailed twice yearly to parents of current students, alumni, and other friends of the university.
Senior & Graduate Student Outreach: In an effort to continue affinity and loyalty, encourage retention, and expand the marketing reach of HSU, the University continues to provide each graduate with an Official HSU Ring. The Alumni Association hosts a Ring Presentation Ceremony each semester in partnership with Jostens, Inc. (See separate section for more details about the Official HSU Ring.)
The HSU Alumni Association partners with Student Success to host Graduation Celebration the day before graduation. Held in and around the Alumni Wall, the Celebration welcomes HSU’s newest Alumni while providing time for the graduates to connect with their peers, take photos, receive their first FREE alumni t-shirt, and find names on the Wall.
Incoming Students. The HSU Alumni Association, welcomes Freshmen during Stampede with a Homemade Ice Cream Social. All alumni are invited to sign-up to bring ice cream and then stay to sign beanies.
School Spirit & Traditions
Homecoming: The Alumni Association hosts Homecoming weekend in the fall of each year. Activities are designed to attract a diverse segment of the HSU Family – specifically Alumni and Student populations. There are more than 70 offered events. The student-directed All-School SING is a highlight during Homecoming, as is a football game, Alumni Awards Banquet, Homecoming Festival & Pep Rally, University King & Queen Coronation, and the HSU Family Worship Service on Sunday. https://www.hsutx.edu/alumni/hsu-homecoming/
Alumni Awards: Each year, Hardin-Simmons University honors former students with the John J. Keeter Jr. Alumni Service Award, Distinguished Alumni Awards, and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards, and inducts former students into the Athletics Hall of Fame and Hall of Leaders.
HSU Family Gatherings
Throughout the year, the Alumni Association hosts gatherings in various locations around the country where members of the HSU family can network, visit, and catch up on HSU news. All Alumni, students, parents, and friends are welcome to attend. Information will be provided via a mix of mail, e-mail, and website announcements using the information contained in the HSU alumni & friends database.
Board of Young Associates
This is a select group of Hardin-Simmons University alumni under the age of 40, who aspire voluntarily to assist Hardin-Simmons University in the areas of Public Relations, Leadership, Financial Development, Student Affairs, and Student Recruitment. Membership on the Board is granted by invitation through the Young Associates Membership Committee with the approval of the general Board and the University President. The Board hosts the annual Outstanding Young Alumni Awards ceremony and awards the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today scholarship. Those interested in membership simply need to so advise the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Social Media
- Facebook: hsualumni
- Instagram: hsutxalumni
- LinkedIn: Hardin-Simmons University Network
The Official Hardin-Simmons University Ring
Brought to you by the University, the Alumni Association, and Jostens, Inc. www.hsutx.edu/alumni/official-class-ring
Recognizing the high costs involved in earning An Education Enlightened by Christian Faith, HSU wants to acknowledge your success by offering you an Official HSU Ring to wear during your final semester and thereafter as a symbol of your dedication in achieving this great life milestone.
Qualified graduating students have the opportunity to receive, at no additional cost, the Official Hardin-Simmons University Ring. This Ring becomes available during the semester of a student’s scheduled graduation. August graduates are included in the Spring ordering process and Presentation Ceremony.
To place an order, students must have their completed diploma card on file with the Registrar’s Office. Students must first be sized early in the appropriate semester (several days and times will be made available).
NOTE: Relevant information will be sent to the student’s official HSU email address.
Students may preview choices such as karat weight, stone options, and style. HSU is offering a ring (large, regular, small or dainty) with amethysts, cubic zirconia, or plain stars. Students can select up to 18 letters to be engraved inside the ring. Upgrades, including diamonds and additional karat weight, may be purchased at the student’s expense.
Students who are not sized during the times/days provided may be sized in the Office of Alumni Engagement, as early in the semester as possible. The last day to place an order is the day prior to the student’s commencement ceremony.
About six weeks prior to the May and December commencement ceremonies, the Alumni Association will host HSU’s Ring Celebration and Presentation Ceremony.
During the Ring Celebration and Presentation Ceremony, the University President or his representative will personally hand, to each student present, their Official Ring. Because of space restrictions, each recipient is guaranteed two guest tickets.