University of Mary Hardin–Baylor

The University of Mary Hardin–Baylor (UMHB) is a Christian co-educational institution of higher learning located in Belton, Texas, United States. UMHB was founded by the Republic of Texas in 1845 as "Baylor Female College," the female department of what is now Baylor University. It has since become its own institution and grown to approximately 2,700 students and awards degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate levels. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). UMHB's first doctoral program, leading to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), officially began in June 2007 with twenty-one students in the inaugural class. The university's overall student/faculty ratio is 16:1. This university also now awards doctorate in physical therapy.

History

UMHB's history dates to the time before Texas became a U.S. state. Its original charter was granted by the Republic of Texas (prior to statehood) in 1845 as the female department of Baylor University. Classes began in May, 1846, in a small wooden building on a hillside at Independence in Washington County. The first class consisted of twenty-four male and female students While it was a coeducational institution, the classes were still separated by gender.

Podcasts:

PLAYLIST TIME:

Latest News for: mary hardin-baylor

UMHB drops finale: Crusaders fall in close tilt but pick up first-round bye in league tourney

TDT News 23 Feb 2025
BELTON — Mary Hardin-Baylor lost the battle Saturday afternoon but won the war ....

Lady Crusaders dominate HPU ahead of ASC tournament

TDT News 23 Feb 2025
BELTON — On senior day at Mayborn Campus Center, Mary Hardin-Baylor honored the efforts of Jaycie Brisco, Remi Adeleke, Makayla Ward and Meagan Johnson in the moments following Saturday afternoon’s regular-season finale ....

UMHB offers performing arts opportunities in Belton

TDT News 23 Feb 2025
BELTON — The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will bring a variety of cultures to Bell County when the institution hosts a series of acts this spring at the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center ....

5 Jackets score in double figures in 90-88 win over Crusaders

Brownwood Bulletin 23 Feb 2025
All five Howard Payne starters scored in double figures Saturday as the Yellow Jackets beat the Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders 90-88 Saturday ....

Bulldogs win home opener over Crusaders, 5-4

Seguin Gazette 22 Feb 2025
Texas Lutheran baseball opened the 2025 home slate at Katt-Isbel Field with a 5-4 win over the previously unbeaten Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders on Tuesday night in Seguin ....

What to know: Three A&T questions with the Baylor Lariat’s Aidan O’Connor for Ducks vs Bears

Daily Emerald 21 Feb 2025
Baylor, meanwhile, has rattled off back-to-back victories over top-15 programs in the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Long Island University and looks every inch the national champion it has been for the past nine years (and counting).

Basketball: ETBU men's cold shooting ends in loss to Ornelas

The Marshall News Messenger 20 Feb 2025
East Texas Baptist University’s cold shooting night in Ornelas Gym led to an 82-57 loss to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. ETBU is now 6-18 and 2-5 in the ASC ....

UMHB Offers Several Opportunities to Experience and Enjoy the Performing Arts This Spring (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor)

Public Technologies 20 Feb 2025
BELTON, Texas-The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's (UMHB) College of Visual and Performing Arts has a robust calendar of events this spring ... University of Mary Hardin-Baylor published this content on ...

Spring ISD Student-Athletes Celebrate Commitment on 2025 National Signing Day

Houston Forward Times 20 Feb 2025
Westfield senior Zachary Gibbs, who is headed to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, played a key role in the Mustangs’ undefeated district season, ranking third on the team with 13 tackles for loss.

GC Boys Football: Mildred's Ashton Frye signs with Mary Hardin-Baylor

Corsicana Daily Sun 17 Feb 2025
Mildred Senior, Ashton Frye, has decided to continue his football career and has signed a Commitment Letter with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ....

No. 25 ETBU women rout UMHB

TDT News 16 Feb 2025
MARSHALL — Mary Hardin-Baylor fell behind by 11 points by the end of the first quarter then scored only 18 points in the second half as No. 25 East Texas Baptist cruised to a 78-46 victory Saturday afternoon at Ornelas ....

UMHB men snap skid with win over ETBU

TDT News 16 Feb 2025
MARSHALL — Josh Goings had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, Eli Beard added 18 points, and Mary Hardin-Baylor got 34 from its bench to snap a three-game losing skid with an 82-57 victory over East Texas Baptist ....

UMHB women pick up ASC road win over LeTourneau

TDT News 14 Feb 2025
LONGVIEW — Jaycie Brisco scored 15 points off the bench for Mary Hardin-Baylor to help the Lady Crusaders get past LeTourneau 64-45 in an American Southwest Conferece game Thursday night ....

What to know: No. 4 Oregon acrobatics and tumbling vs Morgan State University

Daily Emerald 14 Feb 2025
1 Baylor to Eugene next week for undoubtedly arguably their most important meet of the season ... Baylor University holds the ... 1 Baylor (1-0) defeated No. 5 Mary Hardin-Baylor (0-1) handily, 276.240-255.335.
×