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Bestselling Author Matthew Dicks visiting Hendrix College to deliver lecture and lead Gill Preaching Workshop
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (256+ words) June 10, 2026 "Matthew Dicks, an internationally bestselling author and an award-winning teacher and storyteller, will speak on the campus of Hendrix College Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7 p. m. The event, to be held in Worsham Hall in the Student Life and Technology Center (building…...
Hendrix College announces new Board leadership ahead of sesquicentennial and Via Hendrix launch
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (595+ words) June 9, 2026 " As Hendrix College prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary and launches Via Hendrix this fall, the College announces new leadership for its Board of Trustees." Walter Pryor "87 has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees, following his service as…...
Judge Shawn Johnson to address Hendrix College class of 2026 at commencement
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (373+ words) Hendrix College May 8, 2026 " Hendrix College alumnus Judge Shawn Johnson "98 will deliver the commencement address to the Hendrix College Class of 2026 during the College"s commencement ceremony at 9 a. m. on Saturday, May 16, in the Hendrix College Wellness and Athletics Center. "We are…...
Hendrix Odyssey Program announces project funding for spring 2026 cycle
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (446+ words) Sumaiya Musfirat, 2028 Crafting a Children's Animal Book: Manuscript Development and Editing Project Supervisor: Jenn Dearolf Sumaiya will write and edit a children's book about animals, aimed at fifth-grade readers. Through research, drafting, and revision, her project will explore how to…...
Hendrix announces 2026 Phi Beta Kappa inititates
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) Hendrix College April 30, 2026 " Twenty-five Hendrix College seniors have been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society's Beta of Arkansas chapter. Founded on December 5, 1776, the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Society is the nation's most prestigious academic honor society. PBK has chapters…...
Tanvi Kiran "26 named Goldwater Scholar
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (346+ words) April 29, 2026 " Hendrix College proudly announces that Tanvi Kiran "26 was named a Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. "Receiving a Goldwater scholarship has affirmed that I can pursue my dream of becoming a research mathematician…...
Banks Appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) April 29, 2026 " Hendrix College is pleased to announce Austin Jamar "JB" Banks, who joined the College in January 2026 as interim dean of students, has been appointed assistant vice president and dean of students. In this role, Banks will provide strategic leadership…...
New Cohort of Murphy Scholars inducted at Hendrix College
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) April 24, 2026 "Thirty-six first-year Hendrix College students selected for the Murphy Scholars Program were formally inducted at a ceremony held the evening of March 31 Cabe Theatre. The Murphy Scholars Program in Literature and Language provides an opportunity for students, after going…...
Hendrix Players offer three performances for Senior Seminar
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (270+ words) April 20, 2026 " The Hendrix Players will offer three performances of the 2026 Senior Seminar productions "Graceland" and "Asleep on the Wind," both by Ellen Byron. Showtimes are April 23 and 24 at 7: 30 p. m. and April 25 at 2 p. m. in Hendrix's Cabe Theatre. Interim Chair of Theatre Arts…...
Alumna Marleigh Hayes "25 awarded Catalyst Grant supported by the Urban Institute
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (667+ words) April 14, 2026" Hendrix College alumna Marleigh Hayes "25 is advancing criminal justice reform efforts in Arkansas through her leadership with dec ARcerate, one of 25 organizations nationwide selected for the Catalyst Grant Program supported by the Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Initiative....