HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University classes kicked off their fall semester, Aug. 21, with an enrollment of just under 1,000 students. HLGU President Anthony Allen welcomed all students back to campus and to HLGU’s annual Convocation Chapel, Aug. 22. “Education is a great equalizer, and knowledge is power. No matter your beginning, you are on the road to making your dreams come true,” he said. “Your world is limitless, your course is still unwritten, and your path is ripe with … [Read more...]
HLGU banquet to feature Zamperini, tickets available Sept. 1
HANNIBAL – Tickets go on sale soon for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s 77th Annual Booster Banquet which will feature Luke Zamperini as the keynote speaker. The banquet will be held Friday, November 9, at 7 pm. Luke Zamperini is the son of Louis Zamperini, one of World War II's most well-known prisoners of war and hero of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Louis Zamperini is the subject of Laura Hillenbrand's latest book, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, … [Read more...]
An ocean of mercy: HLGU grad shares God’s love aboard hospital ship
HANNIBAL – Nicole Lukens, a 2008 graduate of HLGU’s nursing program, has spent the last year working with Mercy Ships. “Their results are life changing,” she said. “They are literally in the work of making the lame walk and the blind see.” A couple years ago, Nicole felt called to use her skills in a long-term missions capacity, and after much research, decided to partner with Mercy Ships aboard the Africa Mercy (AFM), a faith-based floating hospital that delivers free, world-class … [Read more...]
HLGU keeps busy during summer break
HANNIBAL – The campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University was home to never-ending activity this summer with eleven camps, 2200 campers hosted, two building renovations, preparation for the new school year, and much more. Renovations Renovations are being made to Kleckner, a community-style women’s dormitory built in 1964, and the L.A. Foster Student Center, built in 1962, and are scheduled to be completed by move-in day on August 17. Student center renovations include the addition of … [Read more...]
HLGU celebrates spring commencement
HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of 200 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of Hannibal-LaGrange University President, Dr. Anthony Allen, and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 6. “This day marks the achievement of goals set long ago, met through diligent study and personal sacrifice. What a joy it is for me to see today many of your faces, remembering the time I shook your hand as you came through the arch,” … [Read more...]
HLGU graduate composes praise
HANNIBAL – It all started with whistling. Thad Fiscella, a 2005 graduate from Hannibal LaGrange University here, can’t remember a time when he couldn’t whistle. His parents say it’s something he picked up at the age of two or three. “Through my early childhood, I can remember whistling tunes in my head all the time, and when people would ask me to whistle, I would just make something up, or improvise a song for them, I didn’t realize at the time I was in a way composing music,” remembers … [Read more...]
HLGU combats nationwide teacher shortage
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Master of Science in Education (MSE) degree offers a teaching certification program that can be completed online in two years or less. Despite a nationwide teacher shortage, “Our program is really helping local schools get certified teachers.” said Dr. Jill Arnold, director of graduate and online programs. “The online MSE Program at Hannibal-LaGrange University and its initial certification program allowed me to leave a job I tolerated for a … [Read more...]
Lebanese family finds home at HLGU
HANNIBAL – From Tyre, Lebanon, Laya, Selina and Lynn Yamout have found their second home halfway across the world at Hannibal-LaGrange University. The Yamouts found out about HLGU through an alum who went on a mission trip to Lebanon. Laya had graduated high school but hadn’t decided on a college yet so she applied to HLGU. One of her deciding factors in attending school here was the scholarship she received. The other was that HLGU is a Christian institution. “Schools in Lebanon are … [Read more...]
More than 200 graduate at HLGU
HANNIBAL (HLGU) – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of more than 200 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of HLGU’s President, Dr. Anthony Allen, and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 7. Among this year’s graduates was the first class to complete HLGU’s new Master of Arts in Leadership degree. “Today’s events are celebratory and serve to mark the beginning of the rest of your life,” said Anthony Allen, HLGU President, as he … [Read more...]
HLGU Dedicates Carroll Science Center
HANNIBAL – Hannibal-LaGrange University held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Carroll Science Center October 16, just under two years after breaking ground for the project. The 40,000 square foot, 7 million dollar building houses a 58-seat computer lab/classroom, five science labs, two nursing skills labs, two nursing lab hospital rooms, a nursing library, nine multimedia classrooms, a spacious lobby, five student lounges, two conference rooms, two group study rooms, … [Read more...]
250 HLGU students celebrate graduation
HANNIBAL – Beautiful weather reflected the bright spirits of approximately 250 graduates as they walked across the stage in ceremonial regalia to shake the hand of HLGU’s President, Anthony Allen, and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 9. “The greatest joy that I have as president is to see our students discover, develop, and demonstrate God’s purpose for their lives,” said Allen in his welcoming remarks. “For the graduating class of 2015, this day marks the achievement of goals set … [Read more...]