THE UMHB STORY
For 177 years, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has equipped students for purposeful lives that honor God. As the oldest continually operating school in Texas, we are fiercely proud of and immensely grateful for our unique story. Propelled by an unapologetically Kingdom-minded commitment, UMHB is dedicated to helping students deepen their faith while championing each student’s remarkable potential. Together, we live with purpose, on purpose.
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Chartered by the Republic of Texas, UMHB was established to provide the finest in Christian higher education. And for 177 years, our focus on that mission has never wavered.
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UMHB Holds Fall 2022 Convocation
August 10, 2022of Mary Hardin-Baylor celebrated the beginning of the school year and welcomed more than 750 new freshmen to campus during its 177th Fall Convocation service on Aug. 10. This...
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UMHB Students Serve the Community Through Love CTX
August 8, 2022Aug. 6, as part of this year's Welcome Week, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor students participated in Love CTX. The annual event is designed for students to discover service...
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of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is excited to encourage students, the campus community, and others who interact with the institution to Live On Purpose. This rally cry is evident...
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UMHB Music Department to Host Piano Sale
July 15, 2022College of Visual & Performing Arts will host a piano sale in conjunction with the Rockley Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports music education. The event takes place...
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UMHB Honor Roll Announced for Spring 2022
June 27, 2022Mary Hardin-Baylor announced that 502 students have been listed on the Spring 2022 Provost’s Honor Roll. To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point...
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UMHB Spring Commencement 2022
June 21, 2022The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held commencement services for the Spring 2022 semester on Saturday, May 7 at Crusader Stadium. This was the university's 166th graduating class. The 403...
Read More »Ever thankful for our past, into the future we will go with faithfulness and devotion to you: our Purple, White, and Gold.
