Honors College at HCU

07/04/2026

Dr. Sloan was the founder and greatest supporter of the Honors College. He will be missed. Please keep his family, friends, and the HCU community in your prayers.

With heavy hearts, Houston Christian University shares the passing of our beloved President, Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr., who stepped into eternity early this morning following a sudden health event.

For nearly twenty years, Dr. Sloan led HCU with unwavering faith, vision, and dedication — guiding our University's remarkable growth while remaining steadfast to our Christian mission. His legacy will forever be woven into the fabric of this institution.

We hold First Lady Sue Sloan, their children, and grandchildren close in prayer during this time of profound loss. As Board Chairman Ramiro A. Peña shared, we grieve — but not without hope. Our faith assures us that Dr. Sloan now rests from his labor in the presence of his Savior.

The work of HCU will continue seamlessly, guided by the succession plan Dr. Sloan and the Board established together. Memorial details will be shared with the HCU family and the public as they are finalized, so that all who loved him may honor his life and legacy.

Please join us in prayer for the Sloan family and the entire HCU community.

05/28/2026

As with all the engineering degrees at HCU, students will be able to major in mechanical engineering and participate in the Honors College.

More details on our website: https://hc.edu/the-honors-college/honors-college-curriculum/four-year-plans/

It's official — Houston Christian University has been approved to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering! 🎉⚙️
This new program, offered residentially through the College of Science and Engineering, launches Fall 2027.
More details coming soon — stay tuned!

05/20/2026

Thanks, Karina, for your kind words about the Honors College. If you want to be an elementary school teacher, you should be at HCU and the Honors College.

"Being a part of the Honors College has been a very enriching part of my university experience. As an educator who encourages her students to always be curious, it is very important for me to approach the world with a sense of wonder. The Honors College equipped me with the tools to analyze and dissect various worldviews across history. It gave me the opportunity to work cooperatively with others and challenge our existing schemas while hearing different perspectives on thought-provoking topics. The Honors College also gave me lifelong friends who I can always depend on and look to for encouragement in my faith. This program was a blessing to be a part of and I am thankful for the ways in which it helped me grow in my appreciation for God’s creation so that I can encourage that same sense of awe in my students."

Learn more: https://hc.edu/the-honors-college/honors-college-curriculum/two-year-plan-coebs/

05/16/2026

Read about the excellent work one of our graduates is doing. The future is bright!

When Wyatt Henry first arrived at Houston Christian University (HCU) in 2020, his trajectory seemed clear: international business degree, law school, corpor ...

02/27/2025

Our second year Honors students performed scenes from Shakespeare Tuesday! Great job to all who participated!!

12/29/2024

Ethan is a recent alumnus who received an undergraduate degree in engineering and a robust liberal arts education in the Honors College. The future is bright!

HCU alumnus Ethan Schellingerhout developed a fascination for computers in middle school. He remembers watching some of his friends use their burgeoning tec ...

12/17/2024

We're very proud of Sarah, a recent Honors College alumna who lives out what it means to pursue a well-rounded education: biochemistry, liberal arts, and music!

Meet Sarah Alameddine, a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at Houston Christian University! Inspired by her mom’s legacy, Sarah is driven to give back...

12/16/2024

A few more photos from Saturday’s graduation!

12/14/2024

Fall 2024 Vivas are done. Dr. Llizo and both crossed the threshold of 1000 Vivas at .

12/12/2024

Final exams (vivas) are in full swing.