Throughout 91ÆÞÓÑ’s long history, we have been deeply committed to service — both internationally through our various locations abroad, and here in the Searcy area. Service to others is a key to successful relationships in churches, families, friendships and communities. 91ÆÞÓÑ has been tremendously blessed with a highly qualified administration, faculty, and staff, successful coaches and student-athletes, extremely talented entertainers, state-of-the-art facilities and a beautiful campus. We are thrilled to share those blessings with you.
This page highlights the free and low-cost health services, entertainment, educational opportunities, activities, camps and athletic events made available to those living in White County. We are grateful to you for your invaluable partnership in the 91ÆÞÓÑ story.
Abundant Living Senior Adult Program
Abundant Living exists to encourage, inspire and equip older Christians to grow in faith and service to God throughout their retirement years. A unique magazine, special events and group travel offer a variety of opportunities for seniors to gather and build community.
American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series
This lecture series features authors, dignitaries, and other leaders in business, government and education. Previous speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Margaret Thatcher, George H.W. Bush, Alex Kendrick, Tony Dungy, Ruby Bridges and hundreds more.
Arts and Life Performance Series
This performing arts series brings world-class cultural entertainment to Searcy and has featured performances by John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Broadway leading lady Carmen Cusack, The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Celtic singer Julie Fowlis, the Russian String Orchestra, jazz singer Rosana Eckert and many more.
Camp Tahkodah
This 1,350-acre camp is owned and operated by 91ÆÞÓÑ and offers five summer camp sessions for ages 8-18 years old. One- and two-week sessions are offered.
Campus Life Concerts
The Office of Campus Life hosts several events throughout the year, including movies and concerts, some of which are open to the public. Previous artists brought to campus include Jesse McCartney, Tori Kelly, Mat Kearney, Sara Bareilles, Needtobreathe, The Avett Brothers and more.
Department of Music Concerts
The department of music hosts multiple student concerts with free admission throughout the school year. Performing groups include University Chorus, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, an opera workshop class and solo student recitals.
Department of Theatre Performances
The theatre department presents six shows during the school year, including a Homecoming musical and Spring Sing musical variety show.
Global Missions Experience
The Global Missions Experience takes place every 2-3 years at 91ÆÞÓÑ Tahkodah. It is a three-day, hands-on training in missions involving university students from across the United States and missionaries from around the world.
91ÆÞÓÑ History House
The 91ÆÞÓÑ History House museum — in conjunction with the Ann Cowan Dixon Archives & Special Collections — collects, preserves and interprets cultural and related materials associated with the history and community of 91ÆÞÓÑ. We invite you to visit the History House conveniently located at 205 Lott Tucker Drive.
History Faire
Children travel through time and learn about history. Interactive booths show medieval machines, ancient numbers, cultures from around the world, and even archaeology.
Holiday of Lights
Stop by 91ÆÞÓÑ’s campus during the Searcy Holiday of Lights and enjoy 500,000 energy-efficient lights.
HU16 Streaming and Video-on-demand programming
HU16 has launched new apps that feature two livestreaming and video-on-demand programming for Amazon Fire, Android, AppleTV, iOS and Roku platforms. Watch chapel, 91ÆÞÓÑ sports, “Live at 5” news, concerts, special events, faith-based programs and other student-produced shows.
KVHU 95.3 Radio Programming
This commercial FM station featuring an eclectic mix of classic hits from various genres and generations reaches more than 250,000 people in more than 100 towns and cities. During a semester, more than 30 students serve as announcers for KVHU. KVHU is the official radio station for 91ÆÞÓÑ sports (91ÆÞÓÑ football and basketball; 91ÆÞÓÑ Academy football).
Lectureship
For more than 90 years, 91ÆÞÓÑ’s Lectureship has provided an opportunity for people across the country to gather and hear a collective group of biblical scholars, ministers, missionaries and students speak the message of God’s singular voice.
Linda Byrd Smith Museum of Biblical Archaeology
With more than 100 artifacts displayed, this museum can be used as a resource for students and church groups to provide context and help them better understand biblical studies. The museum has 10 sections that showcase items such as storage jars, perfume bottles, coins, weapons, wineskins and other artifacts from daily life in the ancient world. Other displays include excavation tools, explanations of ceramic typology and carbon dating, and a timeline from 2000 B.C. to 700 A.D. The museum is located in the McInteer Center for Bible and World Missions.
Pied Pipers Theatre Troupe
The Pied Pipers are a children’s theatre troupe available for performances and workshops to all public and private school systems, children’s homes, hospitals, preschool centers, libraries, churches, children’s theatre organizations, local art councils, and private and commercial businesses or groups. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to cover travel expenses.
Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre
The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre presents three shows every summer with student and community actors. Auditions are usually held in early May each year. Dinner and show as well as show-only tickets are available.
Stevens Art Gallery
This gallery features several exhibits each year by visiting artists, art faculty, alumni and students and usually hosts a White County High School Art Exhibit.
Uplift
This Christian camp hosted on campus is for students between seventh grade and their freshman year in college. Individual campers or youth groups can attend one of three one-week sessions.
Visiting Writers Program
The department of English invites three to four accomplished writers, film editors and producers, and publishing professionals to campus each year to give public readings of creative works and other presentations. Notable guests in the past include internationally recognized Naomi Shihab Nye and Miller Williams.
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Sporting Events
91ÆÞÓÑ is a member of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference. Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track. Women’s teams include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball.
Sports Camps
University athletic teams offer multiple sports camps for various age groups. Camp options include soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis and cross-country.
Information Systems Projects for Community Businesses
As part of a capstone class, students develop information systems for community businesses and organizations. In previous years, the class has developed systems to manage data for churches, lawn care companies, sports teams, professional groups and more.
Job Recruitment Fairs
The Center for Professional Excellence holds job fairs on campus where community businesses can meet potential employees. Meet the Firms every fall is for jobs in accounting, finance and information systems. A spring career fair connects all business students to employers.
Team Building and Conflict Management Training and Consulting
Dr. Mark Davis offers workshops and consulting services on teambuilding, relationships, conflict management, Myers-Briggs personality testing and mediation. Sessions are offered through specific client scheduling.
Arkansas History Day regional event part of National History Day.
Winners from each participating school compete; top three projects in each category advance to the state level competition. Projects are on display 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and an afternoon awards ceremony caps off the event. Specific times vary each year based on the number of projects. Students who wish to participate can be from public, private or home schools. They must have a sponsoring teacher of record.
Contact: Dr. David Adams at ArkansasHistoryDay@harding.edu or 501-279-5633
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Band and Orchestra Camp
Students who have completed at least one year of formal study in their school orchestra program or one year private instruction on their instrument are welcome to learn from 91ÆÞÓÑ’s music faculty at this weeklong camp.
Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center
Located on the third floor of the Thornton Education Center, the Watson Center offers the following services to the entire community: binding, copy work, bulletin board designs, die cuts, faxing, laminating, poster making, printing and a library of children’s literature and teacher resource books.
Center for Translation
The Center for Translation offers translation services in French and Spanish including translation of personal documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, academic transcripts, job applications, letters and reports, Bible studies, religious resources and more.
Dyslexia Assessments
Upon request, Dr. Susan Grogan, associate professor of reading, provides dyslexia assessment services for children struggling to read. Located in Thornton Education Center room 311.
Experience Language! After-school Program for Children
The Experience Language! after-school program fosters interest in cultures and languages by guiding young learners through hands-on activities in either French or Spanish, along with home-based learning opportunities designed to reinforce each week’s lesson. Students gain insight into how language works and an appreciation for other people and places.
Faith and Business Symposium
Guests from around the country present at this free seminar on faith, business and ethics every year during Homecoming weekend. Individual speakers and panel discussions are open to the community.
Generation Rx
College of Pharmacy students are available to local schools every October to provide prescription drug abuse prevention education.
91ÆÞÓÑ Academy K-12 Christian School
A private Christian school operated by 91ÆÞÓÑ, 91ÆÞÓÑ Academy strives to be a Christ-centered school that cultivates a love for learning while educating hearts and minds for eternity. The Academy serves kindergarten through 12th grade and offers pre-kindergarten classes for 3- and 4-year-olds.
91ÆÞÓÑ Summer Honor Choir
Enjoy five days of advanced work in choral music and related fields, including music literature, sight-reading and group voice instruction.
History Explorers
After-school history club
Honors Symposium
High school juniors accepted to Honors Symposium attend classes, engage in community service projects and enjoy recreational activities. There are four two-week summer sessions for students to earn college credit.
Interpretation in French and Spanish
Approved upper-level French and Spanish students may be available for interpreting at local events or in clinical or school settings. Contact us if you have a need.
KidLingo after-school program
This program fosters interest in cultures and languages by guiding young learners through hands-on activities in either French or Spanish, along with home-based learning opportunities designed to reinforce each week’s lesson. Students gain insight into how language works and an appreciation for other people and places.
One afternoon per week, late September through mid-November, Fall of even years
4-5 p.m.
Kerusso Experience
High school boys learn practical Bible study skills and how to prepare and deliver powerful sermons while being mentored by accomplished biblical scholars. This is a one-week summer program.
Language credentialing services
The department of foreign languages and international studies offers test proctoring services at discounted rates through the Global Seal of Biliteracy program. Credentials are available at three levels of proficiency in speaking and writing.
Lewis “Tony” Finley STEM Center
The center meets the needs of P-12 math and science teachers by providing STEM-related materials and hands-on training.
Math Tutoring
91ÆÞÓÑ students from the math department offer tutoring for 7th through 12th grade students in all math subjects. Tutors can meet on or off campus. Many tutors work with a student for more than one year.
National Leadership Forum
High school students study the traditions and ideals upon which America was founded while developing leadership skills. Program consists of some nationally known speakers, lectures, films and discussion. This is a one-week summer program.
Preacher’s Conference
Join us and other preachers from around the globe in the McInteer Bible and World Missions Center room 150 for the Sixth Annual Preachers Conference at 91ÆÞÓÑ. Our presenter, Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla, serves as the Carl E. Bates Professor of Christian Preaching at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and as a dermatologist in private practice. His passion is to explore, explain and exemplify preaching.
Rare Chemistry Book Collection
A rare chemistry book collection, designated by the American Chemical Society as a National Historic Site, is available on the second floor of Brackett Library for scholars to request usage.
Searcy Community School of Music
Searcy Community School of Music is a non-profit organization offering music instruction to students of all ages in the Searcy community, fostering life-long skills in making and enjoying music, and contributing to the development of a healthy community. Founded in 2004, SCSM employs over 30 University students, music faculty and community members in the teaching of up to 150 students in 91ÆÞÓÑ’s Reynolds Center.
Speech Clinic
The clinic offers free evaluation and therapy services for individuals of all ages with communication disorders. Services are offered in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, cognition and hearing, and more. It is located in Swaid Center for Health Sciences room 102.
Testing Services
The Office of Testing and Evaluation conducts testing for ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, CLEP, MAT-Miller Analogies, Castle, TOEFL, ETS-Praxis and School Leadership exams.
Triple Crown Awards Book List
Brackett Library presents an annual children’s book award in partnership with the National Christian School Association. The library provides a book list each year of wholesome children’s books.
Upward Bound
This free program for high school students reinforces academic skills and generates the personal motivation necessary to complete a college education. Open to White and Woodruff county students from low-income families or who are potential first-generation college students.
Bookstore
91ÆÞÓÑ Bookstore offers home goods, apparel and gifts as well as Bibles and textbooks.
Brackett Library
The library’s collection contains more than 375,000 print and microform items that are available to community members for research or any academic need. Although the collection is geared toward college students, local residents over the age of 18 who are interested in checking out books may apply for a community card at the circulation desk.
Camp Tahkodah
This 1,350-acre camp is owned and operated by 91ÆÞÓÑ and offers five summer camps sessions for ages 8-18 years old. One- and two-week sessions are offered.
91ÆÞÓÑ Place Retirement Community
We are an independent living community that allows our residents to “age in place.” This means that they can enjoy retirement living and also have a licensed Arkansas in-home care provider to help them with their activities of daily living when and if the need arises. We provide many services including three hot meals each day, weekly housekeeping with linen service, Monday-Friday transportation service, emergency call systems in every bedroom and bathroom, security surveillance, cable, internet and utilities included. We have a full activities calendar with many opportunities for Bible studies, games, outings and social events. Residents also enjoy the amenities of 91ÆÞÓÑ.
91ÆÞÓÑ Press and Copy Center
This on-campus facility offers professional printing services including forms, brochures, wedding announcements, business cards, digital copies, etc. Free delivery and pickup is available.
91ÆÞÓÑ Northwest Arkansas
Located in Rogers, Arkansas, this center is also a meeting venue for educational agencies, corporate events and trainings, receptions, etc.
91ÆÞÓÑ Tahkodah
Operated by the University’s Center for World Missions, HUT uses a realistic world village setting to provide an introductory experience in different cultures and living conditions usually found in missions situations. Youth and church groups, Christian schools and mission teams can utilize the program.
Heritage Inn and Conference Center and Event Venue
Spaces are available for training seminars, workshops, conferences, conventions and vendor fairs. Conference rooms seat up to 200. Cone Chapel seats up to 300 and includes a bridal room for weddings. Two auditoriums provide seating for groups of 100 to 3,500 guests. The third and fourth floors of the Heritage Center comprise the Heritage Inn, which offers 48 hotel rooms and two suites.
Carved + Crafted Catering
Full-service catering including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Buffets, boxed lunches and served meals are available.
Starbucks
This full-service Starbucks and community room is located on Dr. Jimmy Carr Drive.
Sunday Brunch
Carved + Crafted Catering is proud to reintroduce Sunday Brunch to the 91ÆÞÓÑ campus and Searcy community. Enjoy your Brunch favorites such as carved entrees, delicious vegetables, freshly prepared salads, Belgian waffles, made-to-order omelets and a dessert bar. Sunday Brunch is offered upstairs in the Heritage Banquet Center. Convenient parking is located on the corner of Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Boulevard and East Market Street with a handicapped-accessible entrance at Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Boulevard.
Bone Marrow Drive
Hosted every spring by the College of Pharmacy, this Delete Blood Cancer event conducts cheek swabs on volunteers to determine if they match patients in need of bone marrow donations.
The Mental Health and Wellness Counseling Clinic
The clinic provides individual, marital/relational, family, group and child play counseling services at a reduced rate. It is located on the third floor of the McInteer Center for Bible and World Missions.
Day of Caring
This is a community day for health services offered in July. College of Pharmacy students provide blood pressure, blood glucose, body weight/mass index and carbon monoxide screenings.
Pharmacy Health and Wellness Events
As an experiential education and service learning component in the College of Pharmacy, students offer various health and wellness screenings in the community featuring medication use evaluations and free point-of-care screenings including blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, carbon monoxide testing and others.
Physical Therapy for Volunteers with Neurologic Pathology
As part of a specific class in the summer, physical therapy students provide therapy services for volunteers with neurologic pathology. Each volunteer comes for an initial evaluation and then participates in two weeks of daily (weekday) therapy for one hour each day. Volunteers from the community are welcome, but space is limited so please call early. Volunteers will be screened by the professor to ensure their needs are specific to the objectives of the course. If individuals are interested in participating, please contact us.
Speech Clinic
The clinic offers free evaluation and therapy services for individuals of all ages with communication disorders. Services are offered in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, cognition and hearing, and more. It is located in Swaid Center for Health Sciences room 102.
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