HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) invites the community to attend the HLGU Music Department’s Spring Choral Concert on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center. This year’s program, centered around the theme “Let All Creation Praise Him,” will feature inspiring performances by the HLGU Concert Choir and the HLGU Chamber Choir, both under the direction of Elaine Carty, Instructor of Music at HLGU. The concert will open with Let … [Read more...]
HLGU legal settlement secures right of Christians to establish schools that reflect faith
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) announced, Feb. 6, the resolution of its federal lawsuit against the Department of Education. This landmark settlement protects the constitutional right of Baptists to establish and maintain schools that reflect their faith, doctrine and values, without being forced to abandon their commitments to provide affordable education. Under a prior administration, federal regulators applied a rule designed for for-profit colleges to Christian … [Read more...]
HLGU announces 2025 Booster Night speaker: John O’Leary
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is thrilled to announce that nationally renowned inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and soon-to-be feature film subject John O’Leary will headline the 2025 Booster Night on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Booster Night 2025 is presented by HNB Bank. General admission tickets sell for $40 and will go on sale Monday, September 8, 2025. In addition, a limited number of Executive Tickets will … [Read more...]
HLGU’s Grow Week to feature Evangelist Daniel Ritchie
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce its annual Grow Week, a series of special chapel services and events designed to encourage spiritual growth in the campus community. This year’s featured speaker is Daniel Ritchie, evangelist and Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, who has shared the hope of Christ with audiences across the nation. Ritchie was born without arms, yet God has used his life and testimony to impact thousands with the message … [Read more...]
Volunteers needed for HLGU Alumni & Friends work day, Aug. 9
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University is calling on volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The university will host its annual Alumni and Friends Work Day on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers will gather in the lobby of the first floor of the Burt Administration Building at 7:30 a.m. to kick off the morning. This event offers an opportunity for HLGU alumni, friends, and community members to serve the university by helping … [Read more...]
HLGU welcomes new VP of enrollment, dean of students
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) is pleased to announce the appointments of two key leaders who will help shape the university’s future: Brice Baumgardner as vice president of enrollment management and Mike Dixon as dean of students and campus chaplain. Brice Baumgardner promoted to vice president of enrollment management Brice Baumgardner, a longtime member of the HLGU community, has been named Vice President of Enrollment Management. With more than 20 years … [Read more...]
HLGU’s Freedom on the Inside program to celebrate first class of graduates
JEFFERSON CITY (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) President and trustees, along with the Director of the Freedom on the Inside program, are pleased to announce the program's first ever graduation ceremony. This unique program allows incarcerated individuals to earn a fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies. The graduation ceremony will be held on May 15, 2025, at 9 am in the Jefferson City Correctional Center gymnasium. Eleven graduates will be recognized for … [Read more...]
HLGU asks U.S. Department of Education for protection from unconstitutional mandate
EDITOR'S NOTE: Read a related First-Person article by HLGU President Robert J. Matz by clicking here. HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU), affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) since 1857, has formally requested a religious accommodation from the U.S. Department of Education from a Biden-era regulation, 34 CFR §668.14. Without timely action by the Department, the university intends to file a lawsuit seeking relief to safeguard its religious … [Read more...]
HLGU exceeds Day of Giving goal, raising more than $122,000
HANNIBAL, MO – Hannibal-LaGrange University is celebrating a successful Day of Giving, having surpassed its goal of 250 gifts in 24 hours. Thanks to the generosity of alumni, friends, and supporters, HLGU received a total of 270 gifts amounting to $122,359.29. All three matching challenges were met. These included a $40,000 match from the HLGU Board of Visitors for the HLGU Annual Fund, a $25,000 match from an anonymous donor for Student Scholarships, and a $12,500 match from the Riedel … [Read more...]
HLGU’s ‘World Music Series: Latin America Camp’ to teach Spanish through music, dance
HANNIBAL, Mo. (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University is excited to announce the upcoming "World Music Series: Latin America Camp - Learning Spanish Through Music and Dance." This immersive workshop, designed for students in grades 7-12, will run from June 2 to June 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM each day. Registration is now open, with a fee of $95 per student and sibling discounts available. To register or for more information, contact Dr. Edwin Aybar at edwin.aybar@hlg.edu or … [Read more...]
HLGU announces dates for 2025 Day of Giving
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced its fourth annual HLGU Day of Giving, taking place in April 2025. The 24-hour giving campaign will begin at noon on April 3 and conclude at noon on April 4, 2025. This year, HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts during the event. A special highlight for 2025 is a generous $40,000 matching gift from the HLGU Board of Visitors, doubling the impact of every donation to the Annual Fund. HLGU is also pleased to announce … [Read more...]
Hannibal-LaGrange University awards DEWEY scholarship
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has awarded 10 students with a scholarship through the DEWEY (Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly) Awards program. These scholarships were made possible by a prestigious grant funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to support HLGU’s ongoing efforts to recruit and retain future educators, particularly in rural and under-resourced areas of Missouri. Recipients of the Dewey Scholarship will … [Read more...]