S.M. and Inez Jay Society
Recognizes McMurry alums and friends whose lifetime giving exceeds $1 million.
Donor Recognition
Explore the ways McMurry recognizes extraordinary generosity and lasting support.
Trailblazer Society
Recognizes McMurry alums and friends whose lifetime giving totals $100,000 or more.
1923 Legacy Society
Honors individuals who help ensure McMurry’s future by including the University in their estate plans.
President’s Council
Recognizes individuals who contribute $1,000 or more during McMurry’s fiscal year, June 1 through May 31.
Your Generosity Makes a Difference
Every gift helps McMurry provide opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and prepare graduates for lives of leadership and service.
Society Recognition
Learn more about each recognition level and the alumni, friends, and organizations whose generosity has made a lasting impact at McMurry.
S.M. and Inez Jay Society
The S.M. and Inez Jay Society, established in 2024, recognizes McMurry alums and friends whose lifetime giving exceeds $1,000,000.
Individuals
* Departed
- Barbara Swagerty ’56 *
- Roger Ward ’67
- Ted and Ann Johnson
- Pat* and Jan Munn
- Kathi and Murray Edwards
- Jack and Jan Reed
- Sara Graham ’63
- Vic Corley ’71 and Carol Corley
- Chuck Fallon ’85 and Susan Fallon
- Austin Pittman ’91
- Larry Conlee ’71
Organizations
- Dian Graves Owen Foundation
- Estate of Elizabeth Dulin
- Estate of Patricia Christopherson Ladd
- Estate of Sarah Weddington
- Garrison Family Foundation
- Houston Endowment Inc.
- New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church
- Texas United Methodist College Association (TUMCA)
- The Addie Swearingen Foundation, Inc.
- The J. S. Bridwell Foundation
- J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation
- The Welch Foundation
Trailblazer Society
The Trailblazer Society, established in 2018, recognizes McMurry alums and friends whose lifetime giving totals $100,000 or more.
- Jim Bourne ’70
- Shushih Butt
- Joe Byington and Connie Byington
- Carl Childers ’76
- Larry Conlee ’71
- Pat Crowley ’58 and Weldon Crowley ’57
- Sandy Davis Maddox
- Holland Evans ’66 and Floy Evans
- Chuck Fallon ’85 and Susan Fallon
- Jolynn Galvin ’75 and Steven Galvin
- Sara Graham ’63
- Mac Hamilton ’62 and Gayle Hamilton ’62
- Girvin Harkins ’60 and Ann Harkins ’62
- Elaine Harmon ’95 and Brent Harmon ’96
- Esperanza (Hope) Harmon ’55
- Sandra Harper and Dave Harper
- John Hendrick ’73 and Jenny Hendrick
- Melody Hunt ’79
- Billy Joe Jay and Nerissa Jay
- Millie Lawrence ’55 and Jere Lawrence ’54
- Herman Lloyd
- W.L. Magnuson ’59
- Scott McCracken and Sheryl McCracken
- Kenneth Murphy and Maurine Murphy
- Gary Pittard ’69 and Lee Ann Pittard
- Austin Pittman ’91
- John Russell and Gerri Russell
- David Shoup ’91 and Christy Shoup
- Sam Smith ’66 and Carole Smith
- Dan Solomon ’58 and Marcia Solomon
- Steve Sundby ’75 and Bonnie Sundby ’76
- Gaylene Taylor ’60
- Grant Teaff ’56 and Donell Teaff
- Ralph Turner ’74 and Karen Turner
- Sharon Walker ’71 and Bruce Walker
- Marcia Walrath
- Barbara Whorton-Farley ’73
- Arthur Woods ’63 and Andrea Woods
- Lynn Yearwood ’69 and Darrell Yearwood
- Kay Younggren Lauderman ’02 and Chris Lauderman
- Dr. Chad Johnson ’00 and Mrs. Alli Johnson ’00
- Dr. Ken Lenoir and Dr. Beverly Lenoir
- David Osborn ’83 and Cindy Osborn ’86
- Dr. Randal White ’75 and Mrs. Deborah White
1923 Legacy Society
The 1923 Legacy Society honors individuals who help ensure the future of McMurry University through planned gifts. By including McMurry in their estate plans, these donors carry forward the vision established in 1923 and create a lasting legacy for future generations of students.
Have you already included McMurry in your estate plans? We invite you to enroll as a member of the 1923 Legacy Society so we can thank you for your generosity and ensure your future gift aligns with your intentions.
President’s Council
The President’s Council recognizes individuals who contribute $1,000 or more during the University’s fiscal year, June 1 through May 31.
Make Your Impact at McMurry
Your generosity strengthens opportunities for students and helps sustain McMurry University for generations to come.