Last day to drop a Term A & C course with a W grade
2025-04-11

Arbor Day Celebration
2025-04-11 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Pulliam Hall, 2800 Palmyra Road, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401, United States
HLGU to Hold Arbor Day Celebration Honoring Alumnus Larry Craig
Hannibal, MO– Hannibal-LaGrange University will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. behind Pulliam Hall on the HLGU campus. The event is open to the public, and all are invited to attend.
This year’s celebration will honor the life and legacy of Larry Craig ’65, a devoted alumnus. A tree will be planted in his memory to recognize his faithful support of HLGU through generous financial gifts, student referrals, and prayer. The Craig family stands as a shining example of the lasting impact of HLGU alumni.
HLGU has a long-standing tradition of tree planting as part of its designation as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution. This national program, launched by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2008, recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to campus forest management and conservation. HLGU continues to meet the program’s core standards, including student service-learning projects that promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.
For more information about the Arbor Day Celebration, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at giving@hlg.edu or (573) 629-3126.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Presented by the HLGU Theatre Department
2025-04-11 19:00, 2025-04-12 19:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. ShermanMusic by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV PublishingAdapted for the Stage by Jeremy SamsBased on the MGM Motion PictureLicensed Script Adapted by Ray Roderick

An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.

The show will be performed at 7 pm nightly on April 10, 11, and 12 in the Parker Theatre in HLGU’s Roland Fine Arts Center.

More details and ticket information to come!

Easter Holiday
2025-04-17 - 2025-04-18
No Classes for Term A on campus students. Offices closed.

HLGU Thank You Reception
2025-04-25 17:45 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Friday, April 25, 2025Hannibal-LaGrange University | Roland Fine Arts CenterReception: 5:45–6:45 p.m.Concert: 7:00 p.m.

You’re invited to a special Thank You Reception hosted by the HLGU Board of Visitors, honoring those who have donated, supported, or prayed for Hannibal-LaGrange University over the past year.

Join us for an evening of gratitude, light finger foods, and fellowship before enjoying the Spring Music Department Concert, featuring performances by the HLGU Concert Choir and Band. Special seating will be reserved for our honored guests.

This is our way of saying thank you for being part of the HLGU family.

Free admission. All are welcome!

Music Department Spring Concert
2025-04-25 19:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Music Department invites the community to its annual Spring Concert on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center.
This free event will feature inspiring performances by the HLGU Concert Choir and Band, showcasing a diverse selection of musical pieces.
Join us for an evening of talent and melody as we celebrate the spring season. All are welcome!

Semester ends
2025-05-01
Term A (full semester) and Term C (8-week) classes end

Nurses Pinning (PN,ASN, & BSN)
2025-05-02 18:00 | Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, 63401, United States
Join us as we celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of our graduating nursing students in the PN, ASN, and BSN programs. This special pinning ceremony honors their hard work and marks the beginning of their journey into the nursing profession.
All are welcome to attend and support these future nurses!

Commencement & Inauguration
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:30
Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold a combined Commencement and Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mabee Sports Complex. This event will honor the achievements of the Class of 2025 and include the inauguration of Dr. Robert J. Matz as the university’s 18th president.

More information at https://www.hlg.edu/news-events/commencement/

Semester Begins; Term B (8-week) Online and Graduate classes begin
2025-05-05

Last day to add/drop a Term B course
2025-05-09, 2025-08-22

Alumni & Friends Luncheon in Branson, MO
2025-05-13 11:30 - 13:00
HLGU Alumni & Friends Luncheon – Branson, MOTuesday, May 13 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMBlack Oak Grill | 601 Branson Landing Blvd

Join us for a free luncheon with HLGU alumni and friends, generously sponsored by GLS Insurance Group. Enjoy a full meal (drink, salad, entrée, and dessert) and hear updates from President Dr. Robert Matz and VP Dr. Ray Carty.

Limited seating — RSVP to (573) 629-3124 or giving@hlg.edu by May 5!

We can’t wait to reconnect with you in Branson!

Last day to drop a Term B course with a W grade
2025-06-06

Term C (8-week) Online and Graduate classes begin
2025-06-23

Term B Online, Adult, and Graduate classes end
2025-06-26

Last day to add/drop a Term C course
2025-06-27

HLGU Parade Float Marchers Needed for July 4!
2025-07-04 09:30 - 11:30
HLGU Parade Float Marchers Needed for July 4!
Date: July 4, 9:30 am
HLGU Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Students & Friends – Hannibal’s 4th of July parade is Friday, July 4 at 10 am and we’d love for you to march with the HLGU float!
We ask that everyone associated with our float wears an HLGU shirt (if you don’t have one – the HLGU Campus Store can help you out! Contact Sue Booth)
We’ll meet on Broadway (usually close to Holy Family Catholic Church) at 9:30 a.m. and walk the route down Broadway. Afterwards, we will drive our marchers back to their vehicles in the HLGU bus driven by Dr. Don Colborn.
Please RSVP to Lauren Youse at lauren.youse@hlg.edu or (573) 629-3126 if you’re going to join us! It’s going to be a fun morning!

Last day to drop a Term C course with a W grade
2025-07-25

Alumni & Friends Work Day
2025-08-09 07:30 - 11:00
Alumni & Friends Work Day
Saturday, August 9
7:30 am to 11 am

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 9, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. No advanced skills are necessary.

The morning will include hard work, great fellowship, and service to HLGU. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor (lowest level) of the Burt Administration Building at 7:30 a.m. Jobs include raking/cleaning flower beds, painting, minor campus fix-ups, and more.

Hannibal-LaGrange University will provide a list of projects to prepare campus for the fall semester, and a “thank you” lunch will be held at 11 a.m.

For more information or to enlist as a volunteer, please contact Alumni Director Lauren Youse ’05 M ’16 at lauren.youse@hlg.edu or (573) 629-3126 by Wednesday, August 6. If volunteers cannot commit to working all morning, HLGU will gladly work with schedules. Volunteers should be age 12 or older or accompanied by an adult.

Semester ends; Term C (8-week) Online and Graduate classes end
2025-08-14

Dormitories Open to New Students
2025-08-14

New Student Orientation
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17

Dormitories Open to Returning Students
2025-08-17 - 2025-08-18 | Hannibal-LaGrange University, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States

Semester Begins
2025-08-18
Term B (8-week) Online and Graduation Classes Begin

Semester Begins
2025-08-19 | Hannibal-LaGrange University, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States
Term A (full semester) on campus classes begin

Last Day to Add/Drop a Term A Course
2025-08-29

Labor Day
2025-09-01
No Classes for Term A on campus students. HLGU Offices Closed.

Grow Week Featuring Evangelist Daniel Ritchie
2025-09-02 00:00 - 2025-09-04 00:00
Hannibal-LaGrange University Announces Grow Week Featuring Evangelist Daniel Ritchie
Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce its annual Grow Week, a series of special chapel services and events designed to encourage spiritual growth in the campus community. This year’s featured speaker is Daniel Ritchie, evangelist and Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, who has shared the hope of Christ with audiences across the nation.
Ritchie was born without arms, yet God has used his life and testimony to impact thousands with the message of His grace. Speaking to more than 200,000 people each year, Ritchie points to God’s goodness through his personal story of faith, perseverance, and joy in Christ.
“God has shaped my perspective to pursue a full life because I am defined by Him and His grace, rather than the critical opinions of the world,” said Ritchie. “If God has brought me to a place of contentment and joy in my visible difference, then He is most able to do the same for anyone else.”
Grow Week at HLGU will take place Tuesday, September 2 through Thursday, September 4, 2025, with events open to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community:
Grow Week 2025 Schedule
Tuesday, September 2
• 11:00 AM – Chapel with Daniel Ritchie
Wednesday, September 3
• 11:00 AM – Chapel with Daniel Ritchie
• 6:30 PM – Night of Worship featuring the HLGU Chapel Band and Daniel Ritchie
HLGU invites the public to attend the Night of Worship on Wednesday evening, a powerful time of music and teaching led by the university’s Chapel Band alongside Daniel Ritchie.
Ritchie resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Heather, and their two children. Together, they enjoy family movie nights, traveling, football, and spending time outdoors.
For more information about Grow Week at HLGU, please contact the Student Life Office at Michael.Dixon@hlg.edu or call (573) 629-3026.
