ABOUT US

Mission Statement

As a nondenominational Christian institution, Hartwell University (HU) provides willing learners with the understanding, skills, and training necessary for the lifelong unfolding and accomplishment of their God-given purposes.  The University achieves this mission through a character-based, liberal arts education that is rooted in a biblical worldview and the Judeo-Christian traditions of Western society that are the underpinnings of morality, liberty, equality, and the rule of law.

Board of Trustees

Each member of the Board of Trustees is accomplished both professionally and in varied arenas of education and humanitarian aid or philanthropy.  They are committed to ensuring and furthering the mission of Hartwell.

Paul Snyder, Chairman

Social Entrepreneur; Businessman; Educator

Dr. Paul Cleveland

Ph. D. Texas A&M University; Professor of Economics & Finance; Author

Dr. Jeff Green

Licensed Family Care Physician; Businessman

Pastor Nick Panico

Founder and Senior Pastor, New Hope Church, Palm Harbor, FL; Leader in Global Missions

Angie Snyder

Recording Artist and Songwriter; Educational Film Producer; Entrepreneur; Educator

President

Dr. Joshua T. Fischer, Ph.D.

M.A. in Educational Administration, Oral Roberts University; Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Oklahoma State University

Advisory Board

Hartwell’s Advisory Board is comprised of outstanding professionals and ministers who advise the Board of Trustees and President on pertinent matters.

Emily Chang

Global business leader; Author

Andrew Hanson

MBA University of Cambridge; Entrepreneur; Businessman

Tyrone P. Jones

Founder and Senior Pastor of Church for the City, Yuma, Arizona

Leland Paris

Founder/CEO of YWAM Tyler; Founder/CEO of Hope for the Children and Global Bridges (Humanitarian Relief Organizations); Founder of Youth With A Mission’s Discipleship Training School (DTS)

Dr. Beniamin Pascut

Ph.D. University of Cambridge; Author; Educator

Mark Sims

President, Great Commission Ministerial Association; Associate Pastor of Kingwood Church, Alabaster, AL; Director of Birmingham Metro Master’s Commission

Motto

Our Latin motto is fons vitae: Fountain of Life.  Our English motto is Intelligence Unleashed!

Name and Logo

Our trade name Hartwell University^® is a registered service mark, and we retain all rights.

“Hartwell” is translated from the Old English words heort + wella as “spring or stream frequented by deer.” The hart is an ancient and modern symbol of Christ and the Church and is often depicted in iconography with wells and fountains which symbolize the waters of baptism, springs of life, and the river that flowed from Eden and the throne of God in Genesis 2:10 and Revelation 22:1.  The hart is also the symbol of saints Eustace and Hubertus. Additionally, Hartwell is the namesake of two great theologians: Thomas Hartwell Horne (Christian apologist and commentator) and Charles Hartwell (missionary and Bible translator).  Please visit the “our name” page to learn more.

Mascot and Colors

Since ancient times, our mascot, the stag (or hart), has been a symbol of Christ and the Church.  As the king of the forest, and protector of all other creatures, the stag represents authority, harmony, devotion, happiness, kindness, regeneration, and the soul’s longing for God (Ps. 42:1).

Our colors are white, deep blue, and gold.  White represents light, goodness, innocence, and purity.  Deep blue symbolizes confidence, power, authority, stability, unity, and intelligence.  Gold stands for illumination, compassion, courage, and wisdom.

Location

Hartwell University courses and degrees are offered wholly online with a main office in Florida at New Hope Church Palm Harbor.  While HU and New Hope Church share a great deal of mutual vision, the two legal entities are autonomous.

Accreditation

Plans are underway to seek accreditation through an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).  A select number of accredited institutions accept HU credits in transfer.  Please contact us for more information.

State Authorization

Hartwell University is domiciled in Florida and exempt from licensure with respect to religious education.

Professional Licensure

HU does not currently offer programs that lead to professional licensure.  Graduates of Hartwell University programs are not eligible to sit for licensure exams within the United States.  Those considering a course of study that may lead to professional licensure should contact the appropriate licensing agency in their state of residence before beginning.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In keeping with the second commandment that our Lord Jesus gave in Matthew 22:39, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” and the belief that God made us all unique individuals, yet in His image, HU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, ancestry, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other status that is legally protected.  As a faith-based and missional educational organization, Hartwell reserves its rights, understandings of, and commitments to Christian principles, including the legal right to hire, employ, and make strategic alliances with individuals, companies, and organizations who support the values of Hartwell University and its affiliates.

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, HU prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability in the recruitment and admission of students, or in the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations.

For additional information about Hartwell University, please see the catalog and explore this website