Today marks a monumental occasion in the history of Hallmark University as we celebrate our 55th anniversary. For more than half a century, Hallmark University has been a leader in higher education, dedicated to empowering students and changing lives by developing superior skills, knowledge, and character. This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on our rich history, the accomplishments we’ve achieved, and the bright future that lies ahead.
Hallmark University was founded in 1969 as Hallmark Aero-Tech. Our first campus was located at San Antonio’s historic Stinson Municipal Airport and the first program approved was Aviation Maintenance Technology, offered as a diploma program. On September 18, 1969, the doors opened to eight pioneering students who paved the way for the many thousands of proud Hallmark University alumni that have followed.
In order to secure the College’s mission for future generations, Hallmark College transitioned to a non-profit institution on January 1, 2013, and is governed by a board of trustees dedicated to our founding principles and core values. Student, industry, and community needs continue to be the focus of Hallmark University and today equips leaders with certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in aviation, business, information systems, cybersecurity, global management, and registered nursing. To align more closely with our mission and better serve future generations of Hallmark students, Hallmark College was promoted to Hallmark University in January 2015. This change was an important step, paving the way for the next chapter in Hallmark’s legacy.
Our 55th anniversary wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners. Together, we embody our character traits: integrity, leader, servant, steward, communicator, dependable, and agile. As we celebrate this significant achievement, we invite our community to join us in looking back on the remarkable journey we’ve traveled and in looking forward to the endless possibilities that await.
