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Dr. Julie Jackson Albee retired from HLGU after 19 years

After celebrating her 19th year of service to Hannibal-LaGrange University, Dr. Julie Jackson Albee, Division of Education Chair, Director of Assessment, Director of Teacher Education, and Distinguished Professor of Education, …

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Annual HLGU Alumni & Friends Work Day planned

Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from …

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HLGU releases Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Hannibal-LaGrange University has released the names of students who qualified for the Academic Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, the student must maintain …

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HLGU Presidential Search to Begin

With the announcement that fiscal exigency will end July 31, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees has announced the process for identifying the next president of Hannibal-LaGrange …

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Betty Anderson retires after 21 years

After celebrating her 21st year of service to Hannibal-LaGrange University, Mrs. Betty Anderson, Vice President for Business and Finance, officially retired on December 31, 2021. Mrs. Anderson was diagnosed with …

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Hannibal-LaGrange University names Clay Biggs as Athletic Director

Based on the recommendation of Dr. Rodney Harrison, the Board of Trustees has elected Mr. Clay Biggs as the athletic director for Hannibal-LaGrange University. “Coach Biggs understands HLG’s athletic programs …

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Hannibal-LaGrange University and Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Partner together to serve Northeast Missouri

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) and Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) have partnered together to train nurses to serve Northeast Missouri. The new partnership will provide tuition and fees for eligible nursing …

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HLGU celebrates 2022 commencement ceremony

On the Saturday morning of May 14, 2022 bagpiper James Hopkins led Hannibal-LaGrange University’s 2022 graduating class to their seats at HLGU’s commencement ceremony. Each graduate walked the stage in …

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Churches continue to rally to help HLGU

Many churches are rallying to sustain Hannibal-LaGrange University through generous gifts. These churches recognize the impact HLGU has in the region and want to help its mission of Christian higher …

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HLGU receives gift of 2,000 bushels of grain

Soon after the inception of the Hannibal-LaGrange University agribusiness program, the University began to promote the possibility of giving grain to help support University programs through the Gifts of Grain …

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HLGU announces Parkway and Immanuel award winners

Hannibal-LaGrange University is proud to announce the winners of the Parkway Distinguished Professor Award and the Immanuel Staff Member of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year. Every year, the …

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Scarlet and Blue Auction extremely successful for HLGU

The Scarlet and Blue Auction, held on Friday, May 20, 2022 was a huge success for Hannibal-LaGrange University. Over 200 items were donated to the auction by the community, HLGU …

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Riedel Foundation Awards $25,000 Matching Grant to HLGU

The George H. Riedel Foundation has approved a grant to support the mission of Hannibal-LaGrange University. The $25,000 award is a matching grant for HLGU’s upcoming Scarlet and Blue fundraising …

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HLGU’s 2022 Day of Giving a Resounding Success

HLGU’s second annual Day of Giving was a huge success for the University. HLGU staff set a goal for the 2022 Day of Giving to raise 250 total gifts over …

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Scarlet and Blue Auction is just two weeks away

Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold the Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 pm when a …

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