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HLGU students awarded Free Society Scholarship

Three Hannibal-LaGrange University business students have been awarded a scholarship in recognition of their promising potential as free society scholars. The $3,000 Free Society Scholarship is funded by the Moorman …

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HLGU students and staff featured in Oakley Lindsay Art Showcase

Hannibal-LaGrange University students and faculty had art pieces featured into the prestigious 28th Annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase at the Quincy Art Center in Quincy, Illinois. …

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HLGU Homecoming another success

Hannibal-LaGrange University enjoyed yet another successful Homecoming weekend on November 11 and 12 that featured fun events for past and present students of the University. Homecoming weekend was kicked off …

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HLGU remains accredited following a season of financial challenge

Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) announced today that it continues to be fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) after a review of financial matters. HLGU’s status has changed from financially …

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2022 Booster Gala a huge success for HLGU

The 2022 Hannibal-LaGrange University Booster Gala featuring new HLGU President Dr. Robert Matz was an incredible success for the University. The Booster Gala, formally called the HLGU Booster Banquet, capped …

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Souvay Memorial Library donates books to HLGU Freedom on the Inside Program at JCCC

Hannibal-LaGrange University announces its partnership between the Souvay Memorial Library at Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and HLGU’s Freedom on the Inside program at the Jefferson City Correctional …

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HLGU names Dr. Julie Albee as Interim Vice President for Academic Administration

Hannibal-LaGrange University President Dr. Robert Matz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Julie Albee as HLGU’s Interim Vice President of Academic Administration. Dr. Albee will start in her …

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Ticket Price Increasing Soon for HLGU Booster Gala Featuring New HLGU President – Dr. Robert Matz

Tickets are now on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s first Booster Gala, formerly known as Booster Banquet, which will feature HLGU’s new president, Dr. Robert Matz, as the keynote speaker. The …

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Dr. Robert J. Matz named next president of Hannibal-LaGrange University

The Hannibal-LaGrange University Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert J. Matz as the 18th President of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Dr. Matz was appointed by the …

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HLGU hosting disc golf glow tournament as part of 2022 homecoming

Hannibal-LaGrange University will host a 2-round disc golf tournament in conjunction with HLGU’s 2022 Homecoming celebration. The event will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 on HLGU’s disc golf …

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2022 HLGU Golf Classic a success

The HLGU Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Classic was held at Norwood’s Golf Club in Hannibal last Friday, October 7. Fourteen teams competed scramble-style for the winning title. This fundraiser …

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HLGU features Bible through the Ages display

Hannibal-LaGrange University is excited to feature several historical artifacts and pieces in its “Bible through the Ages” display. The Bible through the Ages display can be found in the Roland …

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HLGU to host Missouri senator Cindy O’Laughlin

Hannibal-LaGrange University will host Missouri State Senator Cindy O’Laughlin on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the L.A. Foster Student Center. O’Laughlin will speak on campus as part of …

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HLGU future science teachers study monarch butterflies

Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Dr. Courtney Janes, Assistant …

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Melanie Smith earns doctorate degree

Melanie Smith, Chair of the HLGU Division of Education, recently earned her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a Language, Diversity & Literacy Studies Concentration from Texas Tech University, graduating …

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