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2026 February Luncheon

Mabee Room

Rising Together: Overcoming Adversity Through Resilience and Unity DeOri Jemar Newman Sr. was born September 13, 1984, and was raised in Abilene, Texas, where he attended AISD schools and graduated from Abilene High School. Shortly after graduation, DeOri met the love of his life, Leslie. They married in 2007 and have four beautiful children: two

Giving Day 2026

Giving Day is your moment to show what McMurry is made of. Early Giving begins on February 23, giving you the chance to start making an impact right away. The official 24-hour Giving Day celebration kicks off on March 2 at 8:00 p.m. and continues through March 3 at 8:00 p.m.

2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon

Mabee Room

Join us for the 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon featuring guest speaker Wendy Rodrigue Magnus on Thursday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Mabee Room, located in the Garrison United Methodist Campus Center, as we celebrate McMurry’s tradition of women leaders and award three scholarships to deserving female students. Cost: $50