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HLGU names Kendra Franks as Assistant Professor of Music

Hannibal-LaGrange University is pleased to announce Kendra Franks as a new assistant professor of music. She will begin teaching vocal music courses and directing choral ensembles for the University in …

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HLGU Celebrates 2021 Commencement Ceremonies

HLGU celebrated three separate commencement ceremonies this past weekend on May 14 and 15. An additional ceremony for masters and degree completion students was held two weeks prior on May …

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HLGU Granted Renewal of Moorman Professorship Grant

Hannibal-LaGrange University has been granted a three-year renewal of the Moorman Professorship Grant.  HLGU originally received a two-year grant from the Moorman Foundation in 2019. This funding made it possible …

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HLGU presents spring concert, “A Celtic Cry!”

The Hannibal-LaGrange University Department of Music will be presenting its spring concert called “A Celtic Cry!” on May 6, 2021, at 7 pm in the Parker Theatre of the Roland …

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HLGU’S first annual Day of Giving a huge success

Hannibal-LaGrange University’s first ever Day of Giving was a massive success. HLGU set out with a goal of 240 total gifts within the timeframe between noon on Thursday, April 15 …

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HLGU announces Arbor Day celebration and tree planting

Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold its annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 30, at 10 a.m. just behind the Roland Library. HLGU has been named a Tree Campus Higher Education …

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HLGU Board of Trustees gather for Spring 2021 meeting

Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Board of Trustees visited campus for their annual spring meeting Friday, March 12. “As always, we enjoyed a very productive and helpful trustee meeting,” said Dr. Anthony Allen, …

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HLGU is recognized for efforts to support veterans and military families

Hannibal-LaGrange University has once again earned the status of 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School. “HLGU is pleased to be named a 2021-2022 Military Friendly® school that seeks to provide opportunities for …

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HLGU Announces First Annual Day of Giving

Hannibal-LaGrange University announced on Friday the first annual HLGU Day of Giving. The Day of Giving will run for the 24-hour period between noon on April 15 and noon on …

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HLGU releases Fall 2020 Dean’s List

Hannibal-LaGrange University has released the names of students who qualified for the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, the student must maintain …

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HLGU named best degree completion college in Missouri by Intelligent.com

Hannibal-LaGrange University was recently voted the best college in Missouri for Degree Completion by Intelligent.com. The award comes in tandem with being awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges in …

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HLGU Virtual Booster Banquet available now

Despite being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hannibal-LaGrange University Booster Banquet featuring HLGU legends Dr. Larry Lewis, Dr. Paul Brown, and Dr. Woodrow Burt can be viewed virtually. …

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New science education certification to be offered at HLGU January 2021

Hannibal-LaGrange University will offer a new certification to education majors seeking a primary emphasis in middle school science, starting in January of 2021. This certification was created in response to …

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New donation to HLGU’s biology department advances hands-on education in the classroom

Hannibal-LaGrange University recently received a generous donation of equipment to be used in the biology department. This donation will allow students to make their own scientific discoveries and gain hands-on …

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HLGU to add Agribusiness as new business concentration

Hannibal-LaGrange is pleased to offer agriculture as a new business concentration beginning in January. The program has been designed for students wishing to return to a farming operation after graduation …

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