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Harding began as a senior college in Morrilton, AR, in 1924 when Arkansas Christian College and Harper College merged their facilities. |
Although it was built in 1919 as part of Galloway Women’s College, Pattie Cobb Hall was named in 1934 for the wife of James A. Harding. |
As one of two original structures remaining on campus, the Olen Hendrix Building has housed many departments. |
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On Thanksgiving Day, 1939, the community gathered for a bonfire to burn Harding’s mortgage, finally paid in full. |
Harding was accredited in 1954, which was celebrated by the ringing of the Bell Tower. |
Harding students and faculty have been conducting research in partnership with NASA since 1966. |
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In 1979, Harding’s board of trustees approved a transition to University status. |
International programs began at Harding in 1980, with the first location in Florence, Italy. |
In 1988, the Beaumont Memorial Library was essentially torn down to become the Brackett Library. |
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In 2015, the First Ladies Garden was dedicated as a tribute to the women who have graciously served the University as first ladies. |
In honor of alumnus Botham Shem Jean, we challenge all who pass by his memorial to “Be Like Bo” and live lives of empathy, integrity and compassion. |
Anthony and Wright Admin Building The Anthony & Wright Building has been the center of campus activity since 1952 but was named and dedicated during Homecoming 2021. |
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Harding College ArchHarding began as a senior college in Morrilton, Arkansas, in 1924 when Arkansas Christian College and Harper College merged their facilities and assets. |
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Pattie Cobb HallAlthough it was built in 1919 as part of Galloway Women’s College, Pattie Cobb Hall was named in 1934 for the wife of James A. Harding. |
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Olen Hendrix BuildingAs one of two original structures remaining on campus, the Olen Hendrix Building has housed many departments. |
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Front LawnOn Thanksgiving Day, 1939, the community gathered on the front lawn for an impromptu bonfire to burn Harding’s mortgage papers, finally paid in full. |
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Bell TowerHarding was accredited in 1954, which was celebrated by the ringing of the Bell Tower. |
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NASA ResearchHarding students and faculty have been conducting research in partnership with NASA since 1966. |
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Harding University ArchIn 1979, Harding’s board of trustees approved a transition to University status. |
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International ProgramsInternational programs began at Harding in 1980, with the first location in Florence, Italy. |
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Brackett LibraryIn 1988, the Beaumont Memorial Library was essentially torn down to become the Brackett Library. |
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First Ladies GardenIn 2015, the First Ladies Garden was dedicated as a tribute to the women who have graciously served the University as first ladies. |
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Botham Jean MemorialIn honor of alumnus Botham Shem Jean, we challenge all who pass by his memorial to “Be Like Bo” and live lives of empathy, integrity and compassion. |
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Anthony & Wright Administration BuildingThe Anthony & Wright Administration Building has been the center of campus activity since 1952 but was named and dedicated during Homecoming 2021. |
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