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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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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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