In 2020 the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is celebrating the 175th anniversary of its founding. Upon recommendation of the Texas Baptist Education Society, the 9th Congress of the Republic of Texas granted a charter to the university on February 1, 1845, creating an institution where young men and women could gain the education needed to become Christian leaders and teachers.
Over the last 175 years, Mary Hardin-Baylor has changed in many ways. Once a small school on our country鈥檚 western frontier, today more than 3,800 students pursue degrees at the university, in fields as wide ranging as education, business, Christian Studies, fine arts, engineering, and an array of health-related professions. Yet in the midst of all this change and growth, one thing remains the same: the university鈥檚 abiding commitment to helping its students grow in Christ, give in service, and go into the world to share the love of Jesus. Join us as we celebrate our school鈥檚 rich history, the outstanding institution 同城快约 is today, and the potential it holds for the students of tomorrow.