Student Foundation
“The purpose of Student Foundation is to serve the university by connecting alumni and supporters of the institution with the school’s student body.”
As representatives of the student body, members of Student Foundation will uphold university rules, maintain a dedication to academics, and practice leadership while exhibiting a positive attitude toward the institution.
Student Foundation Leadership

Selah Cordova
President
Selah Cordova is a senior Christian Studies major from San Antonio, Texas. She enjoys being involved in the Baptist student ministries and the global outreach missions. Selah's favorite campus tradition is The Big Event.

Paige Jones
Vice President
Paige Jones is a senior Marketing major from Austin, Texas. She enjoys participating in rec sports with her friends and going to First Baptist Belton Church. Paige’s favorite campus tradition is Revival!

John Taylor
Vice President
John Taylor is a junior physical education major from Tyler, Texas. He enjoys participating in stunt night and going to revival. John's favorite campus tradition is Crusader Nights.
Student Foundation Members

Josiah Andrews
Josiah Andrews is a Junior Biology Pre-PA major from Dallas, Texas. He enjoys hanging out with friends, participating in rec sports, and playing on the men’s club volleyball team. Josiah’s favorite campus tradition is Easter Pageant.

Emerson Blair
Emerson Blair is a junior nursing major from San Antonio, Texas. She enjoys spending time with her friends, playing piano for the Baptist Student Ministry, and playing with the club pickleball team. Emerson's favorite UMHB tradition is Easter Pageant!

Victoria Borders
Victoria Borders is a senior public relations major from Waxahachie, Texas. She enjoys hosting people at her house, serving in First Year Collective, and attending Vista Community Church. Victoria’s favorite campus tradition is Welcome Week!

Victoria Carr
Victoria Carr is a Junior Nursing major from Tomball, Texas. She enjoys going to the Mayborn gym, playing pickleball and hanging out with her friends from nursing school. Victoria’s favorite campus tradition is Forgiving Day.

Samantha Ellington
Samantha Ellington is a sophomore marketing major from San Antonio, Texas. She enjoys cheering with the UMHB cheer team, spending time with friends, and attending First Baptist Belton. Samantha's favorite campus tradition is Easter Pageant.

Bethany Fitzwater
Bethany Fitzwater is a Senior Nursing major from Belton, Texas. She enjoys being part of the Baptist Student Ministry lead team and hanging out with her friends from her Nursing cohort. Bethany's favorite campus tradition is celebrating Charter Day.

Scarlett Higdon
Scarlett Higdon is a senior art education major from San Antonio, Texas. She enjoys making pottery in Clay Club and watching her friends in the UMHB Spirit Band perform. Her favorite tradition is the Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor pageant!

Caleb Marek
Caleb Marek is a junior clinical psychology major from Belton, Texas. He enjoys running and doing photography for Cru Athletics. Caleb's favorite tradition is Easter Pageant.

Noah McCarthy
Noah McCarthy is a junior Transformational Development major from Belton, Texas. He enjoys Pickleball, specialty coffee, and serving in his church Noah's favorite campus tradition is Easter Pageant.

Joey Michel
Joey Michel is a senior Education Major from McKinney, Texas. She enjoys teaching at After School Bible Club, hanging out with her friends around campus, and attending UMHB traditions. Joey's favorite tradition is celebrating Charter Day!

Owen Moffatt
Owen Moffatt is a Junior Transformational Development major from Rockwall, Texas. He enjoys serving at First Year Collective and playing Pickleball. Owen’s favorite campus tradition is Revival.

Michael Neary
Michael Neary is a Junior Accounting major from Lampasas, Texas. He enjoys being a Life Group leader at First Baptist Belton and ultimate frisbee with friends. Michael's favorite campus traditions are Cru Nights and Easter Pageant.

Eli Palmer
Eli Palmer is a junior transformational development major from Georgetown, Texas. He enjoys intentional conversations, serving as a youth intern at First Belton, and working in residence life as a resident assistant. Eli’s favorite campus tradition is Easter Pageant.

Austin Pearce
Austin Pearce is a sophomore Christian Ministry major from Kingwood, Texas. He enjoys playing Pickleball, Working in the SA and serving in his church Temple Bible. Austin’s favorite campus tradition is Easter Pageant.

Navie Tijerina
Navie Tijerina is a junior Christian Ministry major.

Madelyn Tipton
Madelyn Tipton is a senior Christian Studies major from Waco, Texas. She enjoys hanging out in the Spiritual Life office, connecting with alumni at Student Foundation events, and participating in campus traditions. Madelyn's favorite campus tradition is Stunt Night.

Taylor Tipton
Taylor Tipton is a sophomore nursing major from Weatherford, Texas. She enjoys watching Stunt Night with friends, studying in the nursing building, and supporting the Global Outreach program. Taylor's favorite campus tradition is Easter Pageant.

Vaughn York
Vaughn York is a Clinical Psychology major from Lago Vista, Texas. He enjoys playing electric guitar at UMHB chapel, leading at the Baptist Student Ministry, and serving at First Baptist Belton. Vaughn's favorite campus tradition is Revival.
Contact Information
Location: Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House
Address: 900 College Street, Box 8427 • Belton, TX 76513
Office Hours: M-F • 8am-5pm
alumni@umhb.edu • Phone: (254) 295-4599
Page last updated August 25, 2025