Houston Christian University has announced the death of its president, Robert B. Sloan Jr. He was 77 years old at the time of his passing.

The university made the announcement on Saturday, revealing that Sloan's death occurred that morning. The HCU Board Chairman, Ramiro Peña, described Sloan's death as sudden. Peña also acknowledged Sloan's role in guiding the university, though further details about his accomplishments are not available in this brief.

For more information about Sloan's death and his impact on Houston Christian University, readers can refer to the university's official statement, available through news outlets.