Think About It… from Houston Baptist University

Dr. Angie Durand is an Associate Professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Her background includes teaching kindergarten in both public and private school settings, being in school administration, and helping prepare teachers as a university ...

Michael Basquez '21, majored in Psychology and minored in Studio Art while at HBU. The Spring, Texas native came to HBU as a first-generation college student. In addition to working on campus, his involvements included being the Student Government Association President, a First-Year ...

Joel Stanulonis is Assistant Professor of Art in the department of Visual Art at Houston Baptist University. He received his BFA from HBU in 2012 and earned an MFA at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Joel specializes in classical representational painting and teaches ...

Brianna Romero majored in psychology and is graduating in May 2021. At HBU, Brianna has been involved with Life Tree Ministries (an apartment ministry), has been a Young Life high school leader, and has worked as an events intern in the Department of Events & Conferences. She plans ...

David Fresch graduated from HBU with degrees in Mass Media and Computer Information Systems Management in 2003; his wife, Scottie, graduated from HBU the same year. David went on to graduate from Fuller Theological Seminary. His family lives in Norway; David ...

Dr. Lisa Ellis is an Associate Professor of Biology in the College of Science and Engineering. She teaches a variety of Biology courses and is actively involved across campus, including admissions, athletics, First-Year Experience and FYS, QEP, TRiO, and the Institutional ...

Quincy Collins graduated from HBU in 2005 with degrees in Finance and Music Performance. His wife, Nikki, graduated the same year; they have two children. Quincy worked as a financial analyst after graduation, and has worked in telecommunications for the past decade. Quincy ...

Dr. Keith Newman graduated from HBU in 1986. The History and Christianity major went on to serve nine years as a Houston police officer and 17 years as a pastor. He then moved into the higher education arena ...

JJ Worthen '06 was a Music Theory and Composition major during his time at HBU. He currently works at Microsoft and is a worship leader at Second Baptist Church's Woodway campus. JJ has performed locally and globally, and ...

Dr. Ernest Liang is the Director of the Center for Christianity in Business and Associate Professor of Finance at the Archie W. Dunham College of Business. He has spent over 25 years as a senior finance executive in ...

Dr. “Randy” Wilson is Professor of Sociology at HBU, where he has been teaching since 1997. His interests have been focused on American Christianity, culture and the family. During the rapid changes at HBU over the past several ...

Keith Riley earned a BA in Christianity and Biblical Languages from HBU in 2010, and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies in 2012. He met his wife, Liz, at HBU and they have a daughter, Amaya. At ...

Caleb Johnson played as a linebacker on HBU's football team. He recently signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent; he is the first player in HBU history to sign a contract with an NFL team. ...

Dr. Paul Sloan is an HBU Assistant Professor of Theology, Chair of the Department of Theology, and Program Coordinator for Theological Studies. A doctoral graduate of the University of St Andrews, Sloan's publications include a book on Mark ...

McKendley (Mac) Gervais is the Lead Pastor of CityWest Church, a church plant launching in west Houston. Mac earned his Bachelor of Arts from HBU in Christianity and Political Science in 2009. He went on to earn a ...

Dr. MaryCatherine Harmon serves as an Assistant Professor in the HBU School of Nursing & Allied Health, as a Kinesiology Department Chair, and as a Program Coordinator for Allied Health & Wellness Management. She brings a background as ...

Kathy Bilyeu is a native Houstonian, a Navy veteran, and currently serves as the HBU Fine Arts Museum Director. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Houston, and a Master of Fine Arts at ...

Anthony Suber is completing his Master of Fine Arts at HBU. Anthony has taught fine arts for almost two decades, 15 of which have been at the Kinkaid School. He is one of the founding members of the ...

Callie Smith is the HBU Online Director of Marketing and Recruitment. She oversees the planning and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy for the division that spans across multiple media channels, as well as branding, design and copywriting. ...

Preston Sharp is a Practical Theology major at HBU, scheduled to graduate in 2022. He has served as a student missionary and is involved in Kaleo Discipleship. Preston is a worship leader and seeks to continually grow personally and spiritually ...

Ryan Pratt is the HBU head men’s soccer coach since 2017. Pratt explains, “While soccer is rare at the Division I level in Texas, it is the world’s most popular game! Soccer is thriving in Texas at all levels – professional, ...

Cody James Harrington is the HBU Coordinator of International and Veteran Student Services. The Office of International and Veteran Student Services works with students, ensuring they are in compliance with legal requirements and are served effectively. Cody was ...

Sisters Anna and Enya Maguire play as guards on the HBU women’s basketball team. Anna is a senior majoring in international business and Enya is a freshman majoring in kinesiology. From Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Maguires both like ...

Tristan Fernandez-Cablay is the HBU Director of Academic Success and Completion. The HBU Academic Success Center’s services include Tutoring, Test Reviews, Weekly Study Groups, Supplemental Instruction, English Language Learner (ELL) Support/Reading Comprehension, and Academic Coaching. Center staff members ...

Cedric Cormier is the newly appointed Offensive Coordinator for the Husky football team. He is in charge of carrying on the tradition of a high-scoring Husky offense. During the past season, he coached inside wide receivers; he will ...

Dr. Craig Evans is the HBU John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins at HBU. He is a sought-after biblical scholar and New Testament expert. Dr. Evans is a prolific author; he recently released “Jesus and the ...

Dr. John Tyler, HBU professor of Law and Jurisprudence, as well as director of the Legal Studies Program, practiced as an attorney in Texas for 35 years, even arguing as lead counsel in two cases before the US Supreme Court. He earned a PhD in Philosophy; his writing and teaching emphasize the political, moral and ...

Misty Jones, head coach of the HBU women’s soccer team, joined the University in 2006. The team secured three conference tournament championships and two NCAA tournament appearances, among other accolades. One of the soccer team’s mottos has always been, “In Your Name we play,” reminding players that they represent Christ in everything they do. Visit ...

  Denim Rogers became HBU’s first track athlete to reach the NCAA championships. He is primarily a decathlete. The decathlon is a 10-event competition featuring the pole vault, high jump, long jump, javelin, shot put, discus, 110-meter hurdles, 100-meter dash, 400-meter run, and a 1500-meter run. Denim has prepared for his impressive athletic career since ...

Bailey Zappe is a junior quarterback on HBU’s football team. In September 2019, he was named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week following HBU’s defeat of the University of South Dakota. For the game, Zappe completed 41-of-53 passes for 513 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions for the Huskies, setting new records for ...

David Shuster is head coach of the HBU men’s and women’s golf teams. When recruiting athletes, Shuster looks for well-rounded student-athletes. The men’s and women’s teams have enjoyed significant success, including multiple conference championships. He says, “Each one of our golfers has a great opportunity to make a difference, to win championships, and to grow ...

  The Rev. Gregg Matte is senior pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church and chair of the HBU Board of Trustees. Matte joined the Board in 2011, and has helped lead the University through growth in enrollment and programs. Matte grew up in southwest Houston. Before leading Houston’s First, Matte founded Breakaway Ministries at Texas ...

  Dr. Robert Sloan became president of HBU in 2006. Under his leadership, the University has grown in enrollment and now offers 70 undergraduate, 41 master’s, and 3 doctoral programs. Notably, he led the adoption and pursuit of the Ten Pillars Vision, began the Honors College, reinstated NCAA Division I sports, and paved the way ...

  Dr. Michael Rosato is the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs of HBU. He oversees the registrar, academic deans, curriculum matters, the scheduling of courses, helps with the hiring of new faculty, professional development, and oversees the Moody Library, Academic Success Center, and Office of Career & Calling. Rosato cares deeply about incorporating ...

Diane Lamberson, LCSW, joined HBU in August of 2019 as the first director of the Gideon Institute Counseling Center. She is responsible for launching and growing the Counseling Center to provide Christ-centered, biblically rooted, and clinically informed counseling, not only to HBU students, but eventually the community as well. Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social ...