News & Events

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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HLGU Announces Financial Updates; Will Open for 2022-23 School Year

In the 54 days since Hannibal-LaGrange University declared a state of fiscal exigency, the University has experienced incredible financial growth and will remain open for the fall 2022 semester. Just …

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MBC Churches Rally to HLGU

As news of Hannibal-LaGrange University’s financial challenges has spread across Missouri, Baptist churches from across the state are rallying to help. Desiring to sustain HLGU’s mission of Christian higher education …

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HLGU to hold Scarlet and Blue Auction

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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2022 HLGU Phonathon Approaches

HLGU alumni and friends will soon be receiving phone calls from current HLGU students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. The 2022 HLGU Phonathon will be taking place on select nights …

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A letter from Transitional President Rodney A. Harrison

The world does not have enough universities fully committed to unapologetic Christian education. As a result, we are devoted to doing whatever it takes to ensure the long-term sustainability of …

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MBC and HLGU trustees meet and pray for Hannibal-LaGrange University

Last week, Hannibal-LaGrange University students joined with faculty, staff, administrators, community members, local church pastors, and leaders from the Missouri Baptist Convention in a time of solemn assembly. Dr. John …

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HLGU to hold Arbor Day celebration honoring Delores Lorene Scarff

Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center on HLGU’s campus. Come celebrate Arbor Day with HLGU …

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Transitional President Harrison plans meetings and calls for solemn assembly

With the appointment of Transitional President Rodney Harrison, the HLGU trustees and administration are meeting with faculty, staff, and students to share updates regarding current financial and institutional challenges and …

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HLGU announces transitional president

The board of trustees at Hannibal-LaGrange University is thrilled to announce Dr. Rodney A. Harrison as transitional president of HLGU. Dr. Harrison will assume this role effective March 7. Harrison …

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HLGU awards two full-time scholarships

Hannibal-LaGrange University has named two students as recipients of the HLGU full-tuition Founders Scholarship. Faith Clinton and Brandon White were awarded this honor after competing against several of their peers …

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HLGU announces disc golf glow tournament

Hannibal-LaGrange University will host a two-round disc golf tournament in conjunction with its 2022 HLGU Day of Giving initiative. The event will be held on April 21, 2022 on HLGU’s …

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HLGU releases Fall 2021 Dean’s List

Hannibal-LaGrange University has released the names of students who qualified for the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, the student must maintain …

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