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Homecoming Weekend 2024

OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Make plans to join our students, alumni, families, and friends at McMurry’s largest annual gathering.

McMurry Homecoming & Reunion Weekend unites the past with the present, creating a wonderful opportunity for alumni to rekindle ties with their classmates and families to reconnect with their students while experiencing an array of cultural, athletic, and entertainment events.

Experience a weekend full of McMurry history, traditions, fellowship, and celebration.

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McM News

  McMurry University is proud to announce that Dr. Aravind Mohan, assistant professor of computer science at McMurry, has been awarded the prestigious faculty title of adjunct assistant professor at

$10 Million Donation to Fund Key University Initiatives McMurry University has received the largest outright gift in its history, a $10 million donation from an anonymous donor. This transformative contribution

McMurry University is expanding its athletic offerings by launching men’s and women’s wrestling teams, with the combined program set to begin fall 2025. This new addition reflects McMurry’s dedication to

McMurry University grieves the loss of alumna, longtime donor, and tennis legend Barbara Seidel Swagerty ’56 after her passing on Sept. 11, 2024. Her passion for the sport and generosity

Dr. Lynne Murray Dr. Lynne Murray, who currently serves as president of Baker University, has been unanimously elected as the 11th president of McMurry University by its Board of Trustees

(Abilene, Texas – Aug. 26, 2024) – McMurry University extends its deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Dr. Weldon Crowley after his passing on Sunday, August 25. Dr.

(Abilene, Texas – Aug. 14, 2024) – McMurry University’s STEM Student Success Center (S3C) has been identified as a “Program to Watch” by Excelencia in Education, a national effort to

McMurry University is deeply saddened by the passing of alumna, longtime donor, and friend Mary Esther Bynum ’52. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from McMurry and later

(Abilene, Texas – May 10, 2024) – The Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing (PHSSN) held its pinning ceremony on Thurs., May 9, 2024. The event is significant and celebrated

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Upcoming Events

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Oct 7
10/07/2024
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Oct 7
10/07/2024

Monday Community Lunch

Food and fellowship with RSL Location: VMMR (Dining Hall)

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Oct 8
10/08/2024

Chapel

Location: Mabee Room (Campus Center)

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Oct 10
10/10/2024

McMurry on the Move: Houston

Dr. Sandra S. Harper cordially invites you to celebrate McMurry On the Move — a series of regional events designed for alumni and friends of McMurry University to gather for

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Oct 14
10/14/2024

Monday Community Lunch

Food and fellowship with RSL Location: VMMR (Dining Hall)

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Oct 15
10/15/2024

Chapel

Location: Mabee Room (Campus Center)

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Oct 15
10/15/2024

Career & Experiential Learning Center | Networking 101

Most jobs are not filled by online resume databases or community boards.  70% of all jobs are obtained through people you know.  In this workshop, we will discuss the basics

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Oct 17
10/17/2024

Stop the Bleed Certification

HHSC will be hosting a Stop the Bleed certification with 30+ pre-nursing students in the Quad. We intend to invite additional guest instructors from Abilene Fire Department. Note: This is

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Oct 17
10/17/2024

Music Event | Student Master Class #3

Location: Ryan Recital Hall

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Oct 18
10/18/2024

Family Weekend 2024

October 18 – 20 Get ready for Family Weekend 2024! Weekend highlight events will include: Friday, Oct 18 Check-In | 6:30 p.m. | Camps Center Movie night | 8:00 p.m.

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Oct 18
10/18/2024

Discovery Trip: Fraud, Money, Fun, Oh My!

Fraud, Money, Fun, Oh My! Come visit DFW to learn about the dynamic career field of fraud investigation and explore the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Don’t miss your chance

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Oct 19
10/19/2024

Music Event | McMurry Football Game

Location: Wilford Moore Stadium