Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to move salt and water in and out of cells, creating sticky mucus buildup. This mucus can clog airways and block important organs, making everyday functions like breathing and digestion difficult. CF primarily affects the lungs, but can also affect the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, intestines and reproductive organs. Individuals living with CF must manage special nutritional needs to help deal with th

“From hidden hurt to His glory, my smile tells the story” Chapel at Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) is a wonderful time to dwell with community and listen to testimony that can inspire our faith in Christ.  Peyton McKenzie, a sophomore  biochemistry major from Arlington, will be presenting her testimony on Nov. 6. On campus she is a part of Tri Phi and the Honors Program. She is very active and connected with her church, South Side Baptist.  “I am going to share my testim

Story by: Aniekeme Andy From the moment he stepped onto the Hardin–Simmons University (HSU) campus, Colton Bosang knew he had found a place where he could grow both as a performer and as a person. Bosang, a senior musical theatre major and honors minor from Waco, said what drew him to Hardin–Simmons was the sense of community he felt during his campus visit. “During my tours I got a sense of community that I did not find anywhere else,” Bosang said. “Plus, the smaller cl

From China to Malaysia to Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) alumnus Tim Baek has let music guide his path. Born in China to South Korean missionary parents, Baek grew up in Malaysia before coming to Texas to pursue his passion for music. Baek said his decision to attend HSU came down to three factors: the university’s size, the World-Famous Cowboy Band, and scholarship opportunities. “My high school was quite small, so I wanted a small college environment,” Baek said.

I have never been good at saying goodbye and this will be no exception. Working for The Brand  has been one of the biggest blessings...

On Oct. 26, Hardin-Simmons University hosted its homecoming game and all of the activities that came with it. Just one of the many...

Anne Gaudard Correa Rangel will speak at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Southwest Region Conference in Waco on Oct. 20 at 4:15 p.m....

AJ Pardue, a junior Christian studies and business major from Angleton, has been invited to speak at the Baylor Faith Symposium, an...

Senior worship leadership major Ricky Ramirez from San Antonio will be hosting his senior recital, The Music That Shaped Me, on April 15...

By: Marlee Sorrells The HSU Brand staff is pleased to announce a new human interest column to highlight the accomplishments of former...

By: Reece Hester I am a psychology major with a minor in communications, a senior graduating this December, and I love life. As a...

Four and a half exhilarating and exhausting years have flown by, and what I am most grateful for is the discovery of self. Like many of...

My freshman year seminar class was focused on spiritual formation and how we come to know ourselves, others and God. Looking back now,...

Philip Hough, a freshman English major at Hardin-Simmons University from Garland has throughout his life developed many unique passions,...

Joyce Kisemei, a mother of four and grandmother of two, is an international senior nursing student from Kenya who moved to the United...

eing involved at Hardin-Simmons University provides incredible opportunities and experiences for students. Jailyn Woods-McGarthy, a...

Price Payne grew up in Abilene and has lived here for the past 10 years. He is a senior at Hardin-Simmons University and plans to...

Dr. Jimmy Dorrell, co-founder and president emeritus of Mission Waco Mission World, spoke at Cornerstone last week. He also facilitated a...

Hardin-Simmons University has students from many cultures and backgrounds and we actively strive to celebrate our diversity. One way that...

In the book of Romans, Paul wrote a letter that included these words: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the...