News & Events

HLGU to celebrate Constitution Day with Dr. Doug Richey

Hannibal-LaGrange University will celebrate Constitution Day with Missouri House Representative Dr. Doug Richey, on Monday, September 19 at 11 a.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center. This Constitution Day event …

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HLGU Professor Amanda Henry releases debut novel

Hannibal-LaGrange University professor and alum Amanda Henry has released her debut novel and the first book in the Tokens of Rynar series, The Legacy of the Lost Rider. HLGU is …

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Tickets on sale for HLGU Booster Gala

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 as the keynote speaker. The Gala will be …

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HLGU 2022 Years of Service Awards

Hannibal-LaGrange University celebrated its years of service awards at their Fall Semester Workshop on August 16, 2022. HLGU recognized faculty and staff for their years of service to the university …

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David Ziegler retires after 35 years

Dr. David Ziegler, Professor of Chemistry, has retired from full-time teaching after celebrating 35 years of service to Hannibal-LaGrange University. In addition to serving as a chemistry professor for over …

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HLGU Teacher Education Celebration, October 7-8 2022

In honor of the 40th year of preparing teachers for certification, the HLGU Education Division, in collaboration with past professors and graduates, is planning a special HLGU Teacher Education Celebration …

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Debbie Ziegler retires after 34 years

After celebrating 34 years of service to Hannibal-LaGrange University, Mrs. Debbie Ziegler, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, has retired from full-time teaching. In addition to serving as an instructor for over …

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Hannibal-LaGrange University: A Good University is Getting Better

The following is a letter written by Hannibal-LaGrange University transitional president Dr. Rodney Harrison.   HLGU is alive. The University will not only stay open, but the past year has …

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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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