Multicultural Engagement Office

The African American Alumni Association is designed to increase diversity and promote the general welfare of students through:

• Encouraging recruitment and enrollment of students (Recruit)
• Supporting students in increasing cultural sensitivity and inclusion (Support)
• Creating an opportunity to provide financial support to students (Retain)
• Increasing African American engagement and participation (Engage)

For information on how to give or join, visit harding.edu/hua4.

Officers
Vicky Valntine-Phillips, President
Briana Cunningham, Vice President
Michael Stone, Second Vice President
Naomi Valentine, Secretary 

The Black Student Association (BSA) is dedicated to fostering community, support, and empowerment among students at Harding University. Through leadership development, cultural engagement, and meaningful dialogue, the BSA seeks to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of cultures across the Harding community.

The organization provides opportunities for students to connect, discuss current events affecting the Black community both on and off campus, and celebrate the richness and diversity of Black culture. BSA also serves as a welcoming space for education, fellowship, and cultural exchange for all students.

Officers
Ahmad Jenkins, President
Joseph Obi, Vice President
Victoria Kirwa, Second Vice President
Patricia Baptiste, Secretary
Tshombe Anderson, Spiritual Relations
Yasha Reynolds, Event Coordinator
Izzy Henagean, Public Relations

Sponsors
Patrick Bowman
Dr. Jason Darden
Dr. Greg Harris
Leo Lawson
Juana Reed

• To discuss and propose ways to increase diversity at all levels of Harding University (student body, faculty, staff, and board)
• To ensure that students feel affirmed and supported at Harding
• To educate students and staff about issues of diversity

Members
Dr. Tiffany Byers, Multicultural Engagement, Chair
Dr. David Adams, College of Arts and Sciences
Yuee Chen, College of Business Administration
Dr. David Collins, International Education
Dr. Carol Douglass, College of Education
Dr. Lee Edwards, Bible and Ministry
Dr. Greg Harris, Kinesiology
Marcus Thomas, Student Life
Dr. John Mark Warnick, Registrar’s Office
Sharon Williams, President’s Office

The Multicultural Student Engagement Committee exists to empower student leaders to foster a Christ-centered campus community by promoting multicultural awareness, encouraging meaningful involvement, and creating opportunities for connection, service, and shared experiences. Through intentional programming and leadership, the committee seeks to celebrate the diversity of God’s creation while strengthening unity across the Harding University community.

• Increase student engagement and representation
• Promote campus-wide multicultural awareness
• Serve and strengthen the campus and local community

Smiles for Christ is a Non-Profit organization that endeavors to manifest Christ's love through compassionate action by raising awareness and funds to support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of adults and children with Down Syndrome in Honduras. Associated with Harding University, Smiles commits to fostering a community of faith, care, education, and empowerment for those we serve, ensuring they have the resources and opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. 

We are open, and we encourage people to join us and be part of this amazing service project.

Officers
Dylan Jimenez, President
Giselle Fussa, Vice-President
Natalia Flores, Secretary
Fernando Aguirre, Treasurer
Laura Salguero & Andrea Guadamuz, Media Directors
Tiffany Salgado, Public Relations
Clarissa Martinez & Jose Reyes, Activities Directors
Diana Molina, Mission Trip Logistics Leader