Young Leaders Engage in Service and Civil Rights Learning at 2021 Hendrix Youth Institute
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/HYI-Birmingham-2.jpg” title_text=”HYI Birmingham-2″ align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”HYI Birmingham” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Young leaders in the Hendrix Youth Institute is an annual service trip for Hendrix students. One of the stops on this year’s trip was in […]
Hendrix Receives Largest Outright Gift in College History
$15 million Windgate Foundation gift expands campaign to $150 million
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20201120-announcement-HENDRIX-050046-photo-by-Mike-Kemp-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”michael-heuss-MseNqZlYg4M-unsplash” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.7.1″ width=”56%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” hover_enabled=”0″ animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Photo by Mike Kemp [/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] CONWAY, Ark. (November 20, 2020) — Hendrix College has received a $15 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, the largest […]
Hendrix College Junior Competes on ‘Jeopardy!’
A Q&A with Joe Coker
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_image src=”https://arumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Image-1-scaled-1.jpeg” align=”center” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.4.3″ width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1500ms” animation_delay=”250ms” animation_speed_curve_last_edited=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_team_member name=”By Caleb Hennington” position=”Digital Content Editor” twitter_url=”twitter.com/arumceditor” linkedin_url=”www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-hennington” admin_label=”Person” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″] In early April, one of Arkansas’ own got the opportunity to compete on the popular TV trivia show “Jeopardy!” Joe Coker, a junior studying physics at Hendrix College […]
2020 Steel-Hendrix Awards, Willson Lecture, Gill Preaching Workshop Set for March 2 and 3 at Hendrix College
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″] CONWAY, Ark. (January 15, 2020) — Three annual events that enrich and celebrate leadership in ministry have been set for March 2 and 3, 2020, at Hendrix College. This year’s Steel-Hendrix Awards honor three extraordinary church and community leaders, and the Willson Lecture and John and Marjem Gill […]
President Tsutsui to Retire, Ellis Arnold Elected 12th President of Hendrix College
CONWAY, Ark. (November 21, 2019) — Hendrix College President and Professor of History Bill Tsutsui will retire in December and be on sabbatical this spring. The Hendrix Board of Trustees accepted Tsutsui’s retirement today and elected Senior Executive Vice President W. Ellis Arnold III the 12th President of Hendrix College. Arnold will begin his tenure […]
Hendrix to Award Odyssey Medals to Clark, Miles, Mills
November 14 ceremony and reception to celebrate achievements of three alumni
CONWAY, Ark. (October 18, 2019) – Hendrix College will award its 2019-2020 Odyssey Medals on Thursday, November 14, during a special reception in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center. Alumni receiving this year’s honors are Patterson Clark ’77 for Artistic Creativity; Dr. Rebekah Miles ’82 for Research; and Mike Mills ’74 for Professional […]
Lilly Endowment Awards Grant for Hendrix Youth Institute
Sustainability funding to allow continuation of HYI’s programs for another five years
CONWAY, Ark. (October 7, 2019) — Hendrix College has received a $231,250 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue the Hendrix Youth Institute (HYI). The College operates HYI, which is geared toward teens discerning a call to ministry, under the direction of the Office of the Chaplain and through a grant made by the United […]
A Reflection on the 2019 Hendrix Youth Institute
contributed by Phoebe Sanders, Episcopal Collegiate School Junior & Member of Pulaski Heights UMC Youth Having the opportunity to participate in the Hendrix Youth Institute for two weeks this summer was one of the most exciting, influential, and reassuring things I’ve ever done. Whether it was allowing myself to be vulnerable within small groups about […]
Hendrix College Welcomes Three New Board of Trustees Members
Coburn ’81, Norman, Pair ’94 to begin Board service with October meeting
CONWAY, Ark. (July 16, 2019) – Three new members have been named to the Hendrix College Board of Trustees: the Rev. Stephen Coburn ’81, the Rev. Mark Norman, and the Rev. Sara Cole Pair ’94. These United Methodist clergy will begin their three-year terms at the Board’s October meeting. Coburn, who currently serves as district […]
Service-Learning Trips Engage, Inspire Hendrix College Students
Helping others in Rwanda and New York City provides opportunities for growth
CONWAY, Ark. (June 18, 2019) – Two groups of Hendrix College students, faculty, and staff began summer break with service-learning trips to New York City and Rwanda, where their experiences serving others led them to learn more about themselves and the world. Organized by the Hendrix College Office of Religious Life and sponsored by the […]