Nasya Shaffer didn’t choose Houston 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 Houston Christian University Is Shaping a First-Generation Nursing Student Into a Leader
When Melody Gonzalez stepped onto the campus of Houston 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 Houston Christian University
Angelica Sapon remembers the hesitation in her parents’ voices. Their daughter wanted to transfer from Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 …