HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) announces a partnership between the Souvay Memorial Library at Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St. Louis and HLGU’s Freedom on the Inside program at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. The Souvay Memorial Library benefits from the donation of many books and materials, but sometimes receives duplicate donations of works that are already in the collection. In this partnership with the Freedom on the Inside program, Souvay donates books … [Read more...]
Matz named next president of HLGU
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert J. Matz as the 18th President of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Dr. Matz was appointed by the full Board of Trustees at the fall meeting on Oct. 14, 2022. HLGU Trustee Chairman, Mark Anderson remarked, “I am grateful for each member of the Search Team and the full Board of Trustees for their support of the search process. We have earnestly sought the … [Read more...]
HLGU’s new president expected to keynote Booster Gala
Tickets now on sale HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s (HLGU) first Booster Gala, formerly known as Booster Banquet, which is expected to feature HLGU’s new president as the keynote speaker. The name of HLGU’s president has not yet been announced. The Gala will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022. The Booster Gala is sponsored by HNB Bank. Tickets may be ordered online at hlg.edu/boostergala, or by calling 573.629.3124. To purchase by mail, … [Read more...]
HLGU future science teachers study monarch butterflies
HANNIBAL – Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as, “endangered,” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The delicate butterfly can travel nearly 3,000 miles to its overwintering destination in Mexico. … [Read more...]
HLGU presidential search to begin
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – With the announcement that fiscal exigency will end July 31, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has announced the process for identifying the university's next president. In a meeting held, July 12, the Executive Committee, which is serving as the search committee, received an update from Transitional President Rodney Harrison related to the 2022-2023 budget and the decision to announce the restoration of hours, … [Read more...]