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Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as scholar-servants in a changing world. Community Management Policy: Houghton University Alumni has the right to reproduce, distribute, publish and display content submitted to our official page. Please note that any combative, dishonest, or vulgar/profane posts may be removed. Personal attacks on individuals will not be tolerated. Repeated violations may result in the offender being banned from the conversation. In order for us to better address your concerns and to consistently track conversations, all requests for assistance should be sent to [email protected], rather than being made on this or any social media platform. This ensures that changes to the platform will not affect your correspondence.

09/14/2026

Houghton University's Homecoming and Family Weekend is right around the corner! Join us on campus October 1-3 for a weekend full of festive fun and Houghton friends!

Houghton Classes of 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021, and 2026 will celebrate reunions!

To register, follow the link in the comments.

09/03/2026

In September, the Houghton University Alumni Board invites you to pray for God's blessing on Houghton's residence life.

Pray for campus living spaces to be places of belonging and growth. Ask that Christ-centered relationships would flourish in every residence hall.

"Every day... they broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts." Acts 2:46b (NIV)

09/01/2026

Registration is open for Grandparents Day 2026!

On Friday, November 6, Houghton University invites the grandparents of current Houghton students to come enjoy a day on campus with their Highlander!

To register, follow the link in the comments.

08/20/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Jeff Szymanski, Class of 1991, has been awarded the 2026 Community Impact Award by the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA). This award recognizes select NYSSPA members who have lived out exceptional service to their communities, their profession, and the NYSSPA organization. To read the full press release, follow the link in the comments.

Please join us in congratulating Jeff who daily demonstrates what is looks like to be an effective scholar-servant!

Photo Credits: St. Bonaventure University

08/14/2026

We are excited to announce that the band Ready For Monday will perform at Houghton University's Homecoming Festival on Saturday, October 3! You won't want to miss this!

To register for Houghton University's Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration, follow the link in the comments!

08/12/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: After 42-years of service, Houghton alumnus Dr. Harry Thompson ’75 will be retiring from Augustana University’s Center for Western Studies, where he has led as Executive Director since 2009. Under Dr. Thompson’s leadership, the Center for Western Studies has flourished into financial self-sufficiency, developing an endowment of $13.4 million.

To read more about Dr. Thompson’s career with the Center for Western Studies, follow the link in our bio.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Thompson!

Photo Credit: Trent Singer / Sioux Falls Live

08/07/2026

On August 1, President Wayne D. Lewis, Jr. presented Houghton University’s Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award to Dr. Wayne V. Adams ’66, celebrating Dr. Adams’ long and distinguished career in the field of child psychology.

To read the full citation, follow the link in the comments.

08/01/2026

In the month of August, the Houghton University Alumni Board invites you to pray over our community's new beginnings as we prepare to begin the 2026-2027 academic year.

"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV)

07/27/2026

Houghton Alumni, will we see YOU at Kingdom Bound?

Join us at the Houghton Booth on Wednesday, July 19 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. for a Meet & Greet with President Wayne D. Lewis, Jr.!

Don’t forget to stop by and grab your Houghton T-Shirt!

07/15/2026

💥Available NOW!!!💥
In this episode of Dents in the Darkness, NEC chats with Wayne D Lewis Jr. , President of Houghton University. Listen in as Wayne discusses as a leader in Christian academia and ministry, how universities can shape not only students’ minds, but also their spiritual formation, leadership, and calling.

This conversation explores:
- Why discipleship matters in Christian higher education
- Creating a Christ-centered campus culture
- Preparing students for ministry and vocation
- The partnership between churches and Christian universities

Watch the episode here:
https://www.necollaborative.com/content.cfm?page_content=downloads_include.cfm&download_id=70

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