Nasya Shaffer didn’t choose ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Christian University so much as feel pulled toward it. The Business Administration major from Bentonia, Mississippi was first drawn in by a scholarship opportunity, but what kept her attention was something harder to …
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Rising After the Blast — The Reinvention of a Wounded WarriorÂ
For 20 years, Paul Wisdom served his country—first in the United States Marine Corps, then in the United States Army. Service wasn’t just a career; it was the central thread of his identity. Every day, every mission, every …
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HCU Student Awarded Financial Executives International Scholarship
Hannah Kahleh is proof that hard work, persistence and a commitment to excellence pays off. The junior finance major was recently awarded the prestigious Finance Executives International (FEI) Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance and professional opportunities to …
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The Power of Connection: HCU Student Lands Forvis Mazars Internship
A corporate site visit to provide Archie W. Dunham College of Business (DCOB) students with a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of business last year, opened the doors to an internship for HCU accounting student Crisol …
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Called to Care: How ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Christian University Is Shaping a First-Generation Nursing Student Into a Leader
When Melody Gonzalez stepped onto the campus of ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Christian University for the first time, she did not arrive with a roadmap. As a first-generation college student and the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, she was navigating territory no …
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When Doors Open: How Scholarships Make Dreams Possible at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Christian University
Angelica Sapon remembers the hesitation in her parents’ voices. Their daughter wanted to transfer from ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Community College to a private Christian university, a dream that seemed out of reach. Like many first generation students, Angelica navigated college …
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Darryl Smith — From Navy Chief to Kingdom-Driven Leader
Darryl Smith’s journey to ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Christian University (HCU) is one marked by discipline, service, transformation and a calling that has only grown clearer with time. A former Navy Chief Petty Officer and Military Police Officer, Darryl spent his …
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How One Veteran Found Her Calling in Cybersecurity
If you ever need a reminder that purpose can grow from even the toughest chapters of life, just spend five minutes talking to Valeria Martinez Hernandez. An Army veteran, a mom, a full-time student and a future cybercrime …
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From Survival to Calling - A Journey of Faith, Resilience and Purpose
A personal account by HCU student-veteran Ryanne Martz I grew up in a family of ten children—two of them adopted from Haiti—where life looked picture-perfect on the outside. We attended church, smiled for photos and tried our best …
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HCU's Hidden Treasure
When Treasure Fadimiroye first arrived at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Christian University, she had her father to thank for pointing her in the direction of HCU. “My dad actually picked this University for me,” she says. “When I got my acceptance …