Advancement
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    Meet the Team

    Enhancing the mission while raising funds and enriching relationships

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The Office of University Advancement is an essential part of Harding’s Community of Mission by spreading awareness of Christian education, building relationships, and generating financial support for the University. We advance the mission of Harding through our different programs designed to serve and inform alumni, donors, parents, and friends. Through all of these programs, we aspire to foster a culture of meaningful engagement, philanthropy, and stewardship from a Christian worldview.

Our desire is for alumni, parents, donors, and students to feel connected, committed and unconditionally invested in the growth and success of Harding University. Under the Office of University Advancement, we seek to advance Harding through the following programs:

Development

Ronnie Huckeba

Ronnie Huckeba
rhuckeba@harding.edu
Director of Senior Advancement Officers
Region: Arkansas

Emily RobertsEmily Roberts
emroberts@harding.edu
Director of Donor Relations
Morris Seawel

Morris Seawel
mseawel@harding.edu
Senior Advancement Officer
Region: Southeast

Sheryl Ragland

Sheryl Ragland
ssragland@harding.edu
Harding Fund Director

Lance Bowman

Lance Bowman
lbowman1@harding.edu
Business Analyst

Dan Campbell

Dan Campbell
dgcampbell@harding.edu

Senior Advancement Officer
Region: Northeast

Jeff MillsJeff Mills
jmills12@harding.edu

Senior Advancement Officer
Region: Texas
Laurel Shearin

Laurel Shearin
lshearin@harding.edu
Director of Prospect Research and Grants

Archie

Archie Shelton
ashelton5@harding.edu
Senior Advancement Officer
Region: Southeast

Rachel Swindle

Rachel Swindle
rswindle@harding.edu

Administrative Assistant to the VP

David Underwood

David Underwood
dunderwood@harding.edu
Senior Advancement Officer
Region: West

Center for Charitable Estate Planning

Center for Charitable Estate Planning

Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to support our mission at Harding while accommodating your own personal and financial goals. We are here to help.

“Ken

Ken Bissell
kbissell@harding.edu

Director of Center for Charitable Estate Planning

“Ken

Kim Toye
ktoye@harding.edu

Administrative Assistant

Abundant Living

Abundant Living

Since 2007, we have been helping older Christians grow in faith and service to God throughout their retirement years through our publication, conferences, retreats and other events.

Teresa Castelman

Teresa Castleman
tcastleman@harding.edu

Director of Abundant Living

Alumni & Parent Relations

Alumni & Parent Relations

For parents connecting with their students on campus to alumni connecting to their memories of being on campus, we offer countless ways to get involved in the Harding community.

“Heather

Heather Kemper
hkemper@harding.edu
Director of Alumni & Parent Relations

“Rachel

Rachel Luallen
rluallen@harding.edu
Events and Digital Director

“Joanna

Joanna Crisco
jlcrisco@harding.edu
Administrative Assistant

American Studies Institute

American Studies Institute

We stand as a tribute to the heritage that has made America the great nation that it is, involving students through an organization and the community through our annual lecture series.

John

John Richard Duke
jrduke@harding.edu
Executive Director of ASI

Marnie

Marnie Walker
mwalker11@harding.edu
Conference Center Director and Event Specialist

University Communications & Marketing

University Communications & Marketing

The office of University Communications & Marketing is dedicated to telling the story of Harding University and managing the official brand in all print and digital channels. As the official producers of news and creator of content, UCM serves the Harding community with print and digital communication needs. We strive to effectively and creatively showcase our programs, faculty and staff, campus events, students, and mission of faith, learning, and living. We work collaboratively with offices across campus including Advancement, Admissions, and Alumni & Parent Relations on strategies and projects. We also advise on communications policy, institutional marketing, and messaging with the office of the president and members of the president’s cabinet. We seek to identify opportunities to bring the most awareness to the great things happening on campus.

To work on a project or utilize different services offered in our office — including website, social media, design and print marketing materials, publications and editorial services, photography and videography — contact us at ucmrequest@harding.edu. Contact our news and media relations team at mediarelations@harding.edu.

Candice Moore

Candice Moore
Assistant Vice President of University Communications and Marketing

Katie Clement

Katie Clement
Manager of News Services

Megan Stroud

Megan Stroud
Digital Media Manager

Cherisse Gregory

Cherisse Gregory
Director of Marketing

Hailey Pruitt

Hailey Pruitt
Editor/Writer

Jennifer Hannigan

Jennifer Hannigan
Marketing Manager for Graduate and Professional Programs

Grant Stewart

Grant Stewart
Harding Online Marketing Specialist

Todd Kiles

Todd Kiles
Graphic Designer

Kendal Escue

Kendal Escue
Graphic Designer

Jeff Montgomery

Jeff Montgomery
Director of Photographic Services

Jake Ward

Jake Ward
Videographer

Joy Tapley

Joy Tapley
Administrative Assistant

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Contact Us

Office of Advancement

501-279-4312

advancement@harding.edu

Giving: 800-477-4312

Mail checks to:
Harding University
Advancement Office
HU 12238
Searcy, AR 72149-5615