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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 cornerstone was laid in 1891 for Simmons College, the first of three universities in Abilene. [1] It later developed as Hardin–Simmons University. Childers Classical Institute was founded in 1906, [1] and developed as Abilene Christian University, the largest of the three.
Logsdon Seminary was a private Baptist seminary in Abilene, Texas associated with Hardin-Simmons University.The seminary offered the Master of Divinity degree, the Master of Arts degree, and the Doctor of Ministry degree. [1]
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The Hardin–Simmons Cowboys football team represents Hardin–Simmons University in the sport of college football. [2] Hardin–Simmons began competing in intercollegiate football in 1897. [3] The program rose to prominence under Frank Kimbrough who compiled a 47–8–3 record (.836) as head coach from 1935 to 1940.
Jimmie Keeling (born August 10, 1935) is a former American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Hardin–Simmons University in Abilene, Texas from 1990 to 2010.
Alvin O. Austin (born 1942), administrator at Hardin–Simmons University; Brown Bannister (born 1951), music producer; winner of numerous Dove Awards; Abilene Christian University alumnus; Sammy Baugh (1914–2008), football coach at Hardin–Simmons University; Ken Baumann (born 1989), actor
Hardin–Simmons University: Abilene, Texas: Active [69] 298 Theta Mu: April 24, 1959 – 1981 Midwestern State University: Wichita Falls, Texas: Inactive [69] 299 Theta Nu: May 3, 1959 – 1991; 1999 Northern State University: Aberdeen, South Dakota: Active [69] [70] 300 Theta Xi: May 9, 1959 – 1987 Drury College: Springfield, Missouri ...