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Huston-Tillotson’s history of excellence and traditions provides an environment where you can find your true calling.
Campus Life
Pride, passion and purpose define everything you do as a student at HT.
Alumni Engagement
Help ensure we continue to carry out our marvelous mission by remaining engaged and investing in HT.
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AI is rewriting the world. HBCUs are rewriting the rules. We are merging innovation with identity, data with purpose, and access with excellence. Corporate and industry partners are joining this ecosystem to not only transform their fields but to invest in the people transforming the future.
MBA Program
An MBA degree is one that is highly recognizable throughout the world. The HT MBA degree allows students with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or in a related business degree to build upon the skills already learned.
The HT MBA is a hybrid MBA program with a concentration in Management. It offers a blended learning format of online and on-campus courses and is specifically designed for the working professional.
Adult Degree Programs
At Huston-Tillotson University (HT), degree programs reflect the urgent demands of the changing times by providing the practical, relevant knowledge needed for success in today’s global economy. While highly focused and accelerated, all programs retain the same high standards that have distinguished HT graduates for the past 145 years.
Our degree completion programs focus on developing the skills and knowledge that are most important to you. Our students know they’re getting personal attention every step of the way. We recognize that the adult learner differs significantly from the traditional college student.
Financial Aid
The mission of our office is to support the overall goals of recruiting, retaining, and the graduation of a diverse student population by setting a pace of excellence in financial aid administration and superior service to students.
We encourage you to come by and meet our staff. We can also guide you through the financial aid application process.
I am honored and energized to serve as HT’s second female president and I look forward to advancing an aggressive agenda that will ensure HT’s continued success.
Dr. Melva K. WallacePresident & CEO
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Huston-Tillotson News
Huston-Tillotson University Names Award-Winning Producer Stephen “Dr.” Love Industry Scholar-in-Residence
Austin, Texas — With the start of the spring semester, Huston-Tillotson University welcomed award-winning producer and entertainment executive Stephen “Dr.” Love as industry scholar-in-residence, introducing students to a…
Huston-Tillotson University to Join the One-Day Amplify Austin ‘I Live Here I Give Here’ Campaign
We invite you to plan your gift to Huston-Tillotson University on Wednesday, March 4, and help us reach our fundraising goal. Your generosity makes a lasting impact on…
Huston-Tillotson University Vice President for Institutional Advancement Received the ‘Promise Keeper Leadership’ Award
Congratulations Linda Y. Jackson! Mrs. Jackson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Huston-Tillotson University, received the “Promise Keeper Leadership” Award recently during the “Old-Fashioned Sunday School” at Huston-Tillotson…
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Get ready to learn about academics, opportunities and traditions at Huston-Tillotson. When choosing a university, it is essential to become familiar with the campus atmosphere in order to make informed decisions.
Mission Statement
Huston-Tillotson University is a faith-based historically black college and university (HBCU) nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, Texas. The institution provides a robust liberal arts and STEM education through market-driven certifications, associate, baccalaureate, master’s degrees, and centers of excellence. HT remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service.
Vision Statement
Huston-Tillotson University commits to cultivating the forerunners of innovation. We aspire to prepare graduates who are pioneers, socially engaged leaders and thinkers, demonstrated through academic excellence and service.
With the start of the spring semester, Huston-Tillotson University welcomed award-winning producer and entertainment executive Stephen “Dr.” Love as industry scholar-in-residence, introducing students to a Hollywood filmmaker working across film, television and advertising.
Founder of Made with Love Media and co-founder of Invisible Collective, Love’s credits include the Netflix feature They Cloned Tyrone, starring Jamie Foxx, John Boyega and Teyonah Parris, and the action thriller Shadow Force, featuring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy. Among other recognitions, his work also earned an Emmy and Cannes Lions for advertising campaigns like P&G’s The Talk.
Bringing industry perspective directly into the classroom, Love’s role will focus on guiding students through the full creative pipeline — from concept to production to audience — with an emphasis on business strategy, ownership and sustainability in creative careers. His appointment will support continued growth within the university’s Communication Studies program.
Pointing to Austin’s creative economy as an extension of classroom learning, Love noted the importance of practical experience alongside academic instruction.
Click the link below to read more. #HTYou
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THE HBCUs HAVE ENTERED THE CHAT. 🤖🔥
Huston-Tillotson University is proud to welcome HBCUs from across the country to HBCU AI CON!
Two days of innovation, collaboration, and powerful conversations about the future of AI. The future is here, and it’s happening at HT.
See your HBCU? Comment below ⬇️
#HBCUAICON
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THE HBCUs HAVE ENTERED THE CHAT. 🤖🔥
Huston-Tillotson University is proud to welcome HBCUs from across the country to HBCU AI CON!
Two days of innovation, collaboration, and powerful conversations about the future of AI. The future is here, and it’s happening at HT.
See your HBCU? Comment below ⬇️
#HBCUAICON
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Huston-Tillotson University Joins One Day Giving Campaign
Building on its legacy as Austin’s oldest institution of higher learning, Huston-Tillotson University is rallying supporters to invest in the future of its students through the “I Live Here, I Give Here” campaign. Timed with Amplify Austin Day, March 4-5, 2026, the initiative underscores the power of collective generosity to expand scholarship opportunities, strengthen academic programs, and advance student success initiatives that empower HT Rams to lead and serve in their communities.
Through this campaign, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners are encouraged to make a meaningful impact demonstrating that when we live here, we give here, and together, we build a stronger Central Texas.
Donors are reminded that there is only one day to donate, and contributions can be made by visiting www.amplifyatx.org. #HTYou
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We’re excited to officially announce our featured speakers for HBCU Al Con.
Bringing together voices that sit at the crossroads of HBCUS, technology, policy, culture, and community, our speakers represent the thinkers and builders shaping what responsible innovation looks like today and tomorrow.
From public interest technology and digital equity to Al, ethics, and systems change, these conversations are rooted in impact, accountability, and possibility. This lineup reflects the depth, brilliance, and leadership driving the future forward.
This is where ideas meet action. + Registration is open!
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Happy Women’s History Month!
We proudly celebrate Dr. Melva K. Wallace, a visionary leader, bold innovator, and relentless advocate for higher education.
As the 7th President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, Dr. Wallace is redefining what’s possible for HBCUs nationwide. Under her dynamic leadership, HT has soared from unranked status to earning recognition as #1 Private HBCU in Texas by US News and World Report and is now celebrated as the top HBCU for graduates earning the most immediately after graduation.
With more than two decades of transformative impact in education, Dr. Wallace has ushered in a powerful new era for HT. From record-breaking fundraising and increased enrollment (both domestic and international) to expanded online learning and renewed campus energy, her leadership has positioned HT as a thriving hub of innovation and academic excellence in Austin and beyond.
A true solutionist and change-maker, Dr. Wallace exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, passion, and power.
Here’s to honoring women who break barriers, build institutions, and inspire generations.
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Join us as we celebrate the legacy, resilience, and excellence of Huston-Tillotson University filmed by KXAN.
Thursday, February 26
10:50 AM (Screening before Chapel)
Chapel to follow
Witness the rich culture. Honor the history. Embrace the future.
Be there as we look back on 150 years of igniting impact and innovation and step boldly into the next 150.
Opened to students, faculty, staff, alumni and our community.
#HTYou
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