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Calling all Fall 2026 Cowboys and Cowgirls! Cowboy Connect, your official Freshmen Orientation Day, is coming up, and we can't wait to welcome you to the HSU family! Before you can register, submit your enrollment fee by checking your application checklist. Register here: hsutx.edu/admissions/vis…

A UFC fight night internship. Future service dogs being raised at HSU. Championship moments from Cowboy and Cowgirl athletes. And HSU alum Lori Blong ’03, the first female mayor of Midland. Just a few of the stories in the Spring issue of Range Rider, HSU’s university magazine. Read it here: hsutx.edu/about-hsu/lead…

Some schedules are full for a reason. When faith stays at the center, the rest falls into place. 🤠 Watch his story as part of our We Are Cowboys student series. youtu.be/2fA0aj1b9Hc?si… #wearecowboys

Here is your Cowboys and Cowgirls weekly schedule!

We can't host first-class events like the ASC and NCAA Tournaments the last two weeks without the great help behind the scenes. Our table crew has gone above and beyond the last two weeks and we appreciate all of their efforts.

It’s tournament time in Mabee Gym. 🏀 Hardin-Simmons is hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Come out, be loud, and cheer on the Cowgirls on their home court. Friday, March 6, 2026 | 8:00 p.m. | Mabee Gym General Public, Faculty, and Staff: Tickets will be available for purchase online only. hsim.sidearmsports.com/sports/2023/5/… HSU Students: You can pick up your complimentary tournament pass to cheer on our team at 8:00 p.m. this Friday, March 6. (Show your HSU ID at the table in front of the home-side trophy case in the Mabee Complex Foyer to receive your pass.) If you can't make it to the game, cheer on the Cowgirls via the livestream. ncaa.com/game/6537908 Come cheer on the Cowgirls!

Insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of saying “yes” were at the center of yesterday’s Fletcher Lecture Series, featuring Beth Garvey, Former Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer of BGSF and current Founder & CEO of BG Strategic Partners, as the third speaker in this year’s series. Her visit coincided with Women’s History Month, offering a timely opportunity to reflect on the impact of women in leadership and business. The Fletcher Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by First Financial Bank Texas, First Financial Trust, KTAB News, KRBC News, Telemundo Abilene, Condley and Company, LLP, and Browning Law Firm, PLLC.

When we say WE ARE COWBOYS, this is who we mean. Our new student video series is live, highlighting real stories from across Hardin-Simmons. Watch the Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #WeAreCowboys #HSU

Yesterday, we welcomed Stephen Curry as the second Fletcher Lecture speaker. He discussed AI’s rapid adoption, its strength in data analysis, and how it’s reshaping industries and leadership.

SAVE THE DATE! Serve Like Simmons is happening on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at various locations across Abilene! Faculty, staff, alumni, and students are invited to come together for an afternoon of service as we give back to the Abilene community. More details coming soon.

This Friday, we WHITE OUT MABEE GYM! Friday, Feb. 27. 2026 | Mabee Athletic Complex Wear white. Be loud. Let’s show up strong and support our teams in true Cowboy Spirit!

We've been working on something exciting 👀 Stay tuned.

Get ready to cheer on your HSU Basketball Cowboys and Cowgirls as they host the 2026 ASC Basketball Tournament this weekend! 🏀 More information coming soon! Feb. 27 - 28 | Mabee Athletic Complex

Hardin-Simmons Women's Basketball is the ASC regular season champions!

HSU family, thank you so much! Because of you, this year’s Giving Day was an incredible success. Together, we exceeded last year’s participation by more than 50 supporters and raised over $40,000. We are grateful. We are inspired. And we couldn’t do it without you. 💛

Yesterday we welcomed Justice (Ret.) Craig Enoch as the opening Fletcher Lecture speaker, sharing how faith and prayer guided his years on the bench and reminding students to keep God at the center.

Cowboys Raise Gold is here! Have you made your gift? After giving, download an “I Gave” graphic or reshare this post and tag a friend to keep support going for HSU students all day. #CowboysRaiseGold drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

Today is the day! Cowboys Raise Gold is here! During these 24 hours of giving, our community supports Hardin-Simmons students and the programs shaping their academic, athletic, and spiritual journeys. Give today. givecampus.com/s/m9yrbs #CowboysRaiseGol

Cowboys Raise Gold begins in less than 24 hours! Join us for 24 hours of giving to support HSU students and programs. Give early or join us tomorrow as we Raise Gold together. givecampus.com/s/m9yrbs