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Former name | Harper College (1915–1924) Arkansas Christian College (1919–1924) Harding College (1924–1979)[1] |
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| Motto | Community of Mission |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1924 |
Religious affiliation | Churches of Christ |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $219 million (2022)[2][3] |
| President | Mike Williams[4] |
| Provost | Marty Spears |
Academic staff | 314 |
| Students | 4,879 |
| Location | , , United States 35°14′52″N 91°43′38″W / 35.24785°N 91.72711°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 350 acres (140 ha) |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Nickname | Bisons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – GAC |
| Website | www |
Harding University is a Christian liberal arts university with its main campus in Searcy, Arkansas.[5] It is the largest private university in the state. Established in 1924, the institution offers undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs. The university also includes a graduate school of theology, located in Memphis, Tennessee, which was formerly known as Harding Graduate School of Religion.[6] Harding is one of several institutions of higher learning associated with the Churches of Christ.
- ^ "History". harding.edu. Harding University. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ As of June 30, 2022. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Report: Harding University announces new legacy society for estate gifts". The Batesville Daily Guard. October 20, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ Tryggestad, Erik (October 27, 2021). "Mike Williams named president of Harding University". Christian Chronicle. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ "Times Higher Education profile". October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Harding - Colleges & Departments". www.harding.edu. Retrieved December 4, 2018.