Hardin–Simmons University is a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Hardin–Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 1891 by the Sweetwater Baptist Association and a group of cattlemen and pastors who sought to bring Christian higher educatio…
Hardin–Simmons University is a private Baptist university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Hardin–Simmons University was founded as Abilene Baptist College in 1891 by the Sweetwater Baptist Association and a group of cattlemen and pastors who sought to bring Christian higher education to the Southwest. The purpose of the school would be "to lead students to Christ, teach them of Christ, and train them for Christ." The original land was donated to the university by rancher C.W. Merchant. The school was renamed Simmons College in 1892 in honor of an early contributor, James B. Simmons. By 1907 it claimed an enrollment of 524 and a staff of 49. In 1925, it became Simmons University. It was renamed Hardin–Simmons University in 1934 in honor of Mary and John G. Hardin, who were also major contributors. The university has been associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1941.
Former names: Abilene Baptist College (1891–1892) · Simmons College (1892–1925) · Simmons University (1925–1934)
Motto: "...Excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values."
Type: Private university
Established: 1891
Religious affiliation: Baptist General Convention of Texas
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