Larry Jefferson, also known as "Santa Larry," has been portraying Santa Claus for 20 years across the U.S. He graduated from Henderson in 1988 with a degree in sociology. Jefferson is also a retired U.S. Army captain.
The Henderson State University Board of Trustees approved the merger agreement and transition plan to join the Arkansas State University System. The agreement is subject to approval of the ASU Board of Trustees and the Higher Learning Commission, as well as action by the Arkansas General Assembly.
The grant from Blue & You Foundation enhances Henderson's Health Education Simulation Center with additional OB and pediatric simulation equipment.
Distinguished Alumni awards will be presented Feb. 15 to Eugene “Gene” Simonson, Don Ruggles, and Kinney Black. Ralph Edward “RJ” Taylor II will receive the “H” Award, and the Young Alumni Award will be presented to Dallas Hardison.
Six performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 and 22, in the Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre. 'Angel Street' is a murder mystery set in Victorian-era London.
The event will be streamed live for 24 hours from 9 a.m. Nov. 2 to 9 a.m. Nov. 3. It can be viewed online at twitch.tv/hendersontelevision.
Wallace enjoyed a long career at Henderson as a tennis player, teacher, and coach. Living in Arkadelphia, she still attends various events on campus.