Ashlyn Vermeer (freshman), Brenda Mata (sophomore), Destiny McClintock (junior), and Jessie Kohl (senior), are this year鈥檚 scholarship recipients. As free society scholars, these students will conduct research on the foundations of a free society. These foundations are a free-market economic system, a democratic form of government, and strong cultural institutions like the church.

鈥淚 think I am most excited to independently explore an area and simply become, not necessarily an expert, but at least well versed enough to hold a long conversation with someone about it,鈥� says Jessie Kohl, senior scholarship recipient. 鈥淔ew things beat out the ability to have a deep, well-informed conversation with someone on a topic in which you are passionately investing time in learning about.鈥�

These students were selected based on an essay submission explaining what a free society is, what it means to them, and what it means to their community and country. This is a renewable scholarship so students can continue their research throughout their college career.

鈥淚 am really excited about the opportunity to work with this group of students over the course of their academic career at HLGU,鈥� says Scott Hall, Moorman Professor of Business at HLGU. 鈥淭o be able to work with them year to year on a consistent topic is worth its weight in gold. It鈥檚 the kind of thing you don鈥檛 get to do within the frame of normal coursework. I can鈥檛 wait to see how it turns out.鈥�

For more information about free society programming at 番茄社区 University, contact FreeSociety@hlg.edu.

This funding made it possible to implement programming on campus that focused on the foundational principles of a free society. Through exclusive lecture series and student-led reading groups, students have the opportunity to better understand and to participate in conversations about democratic government, free-market economic systems, and strong socio-cultural institutions. These three principles are at the core of programming funded by the Moorman Foundation.

Programming is executed by HLGU鈥檚 Moorman Professor, Mr. Scott Hall. 鈥淭he funding from the Moorman Foundation allows us to promote free society concepts to the student body and community at large,鈥� said Hall. 鈥淚n our own small way, we鈥檙e trying to educate the population so they can make decisions that will help them prosper鈥攖hat鈥檚 the whole point鈥攖o educate about free society and show people effective pathways to prosperity.鈥�

With the grant renewal, HLGU will have the resources to continue to promote the importance of free market principles in business and society.

For more information about the Moorman Professorship or upcoming events, contact Hall at 573.629.3023, or via email at scott.hall@hlg.edu.

by Emma Anderson, HLGU student

鈥淔ree market solutions to social and economic problems are topics that we鈥檝e been developing for several years,鈥� said Hall. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited and blessed to work with the Moorman Foundation to promote these concepts both in the classroom and in the community.鈥�

鈥淢r. Hall is the perfect selection to be the first Moorman Professor her at HLGU,鈥� said Dr. Miles Mullin, vice president for academic administration and dean of faculty. 鈥淚t is a natural fit as he is already deeply committed to the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society and is actively involved in several groups that promote liberty, free markets, and strong personal character. Beyond that, he is a knowledgeable and engaging classroom instructor, working hard to shape the next generation of students who believe that people flourish best when they are given the most freedom.鈥�

Hall began teaching at HLGU in January 2016 after twenty years in banking, two years as a financial advisor, and eight years in entertainment management. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Wake Forrest University in 1998, and is currently pursuing a doctorate from Liberty University.

The Moorman Foundation, founded in 1942 by Charles and Fabiola Moorman, has long held dear the basic economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. They believe that a deeper understanding of these principles will allow for a greater appreciation of the benefits and credibility of a free society and a better-informed and engaged generation of Americans.

For more information about the Moorman Professorship, contact Hall at 573.629.3023, or via email at scott.hall@hlg.edu.