Harding University

Harding University
Former name
Harper College (1915–1924)
Arkansas Christian College (1919–1924)
Harding College (1924–1979)
MottoCommunity of Mission
TypePrivate university
Established1924 (1924)
Religious affiliation
Churches of Christ
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$219 million (2022)
PresidentMike Williams
ProvostMarty Spears
Academic staff
314
Students4,879
Location,
Arkansas
,
United States

35°14′52″N 91°43′38″W / 35.24785°N 91.72711°W / 35.24785; -91.72711
CampusSuburban, 350 acres (140 ha)
ColorsBlack and Gold
   
NicknameBisons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGAC
Websiteharding.edu

Harding University is a private Christian university with its main campus in Searcy, Arkansas, United States. 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. Harding is one of several institutions of higher learning associated with the Churches of Christ.