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McMurry University Announces First-Ever Head Coach for New Women’s Flag Football Program

McMurry University is proud to announce the appointment of Leo Brownfield IV as the inaugural head coach of the University’s newly established women’s flag football program, which will begin competition …

Sam Nichols Court Naming

McMurry University has named the basketball court in the Phillips Family Student Activities Center Sam Nichols Court in honor of Coach Sam Nichols ’72, the all-time winningest coach in McMurry …

McMurry University to Host Annual Garrison Lecture Series Featuring Local Entrepreneurs

The McMurry University Walter F. and Virginia Johnson School of Business will host its annual Garrison Lecture Series on November 20 at 12 p.m. in the Mabee Room in the …

05/05/2021

McMurry University Announces In Person Commencement Schedule Honors Charlie and Betty Hukill With Honorary Degree

May 5, 2020, Abilene, Texas – McMurry University is pleased to announce a two-part, in-person commencement schedule for the graduating class of 2021. The commencement weekend begins Friday, May 7 …

04/14/2021

McMurry University Announces the 2021 Dr. Sandra S. Harper Women’s Leadership Scholarship Recipients.

April 14, 2020, Abilene, Texas – McMurry University is pleased to announce Kelleigh Brooks and Whitnee Erwin as the recipients for the Dr. Sandra S. Harper Women’s Leadership Scholarship. This …

12/16/2020

McMurry University Physics Students Win National Recognition for Second Year

Dec. 16, 2020, Abilene, Texas – The McMurry University chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been awarded a Distinguished Chapter Award from the SPS National Office. This is the …

12/15/2020

McMurry University’s President Dr. Sandra S. Harper Receives Luthman Meritorious Award

(Abilene, TX – December 15, 2020) McMurry University President Sandra S. Harper, PhD, has been awarded the 2020 Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award by the Southern Association of Colleges and …

10/14/2020

McMurry University Announces Community Commitment Scholarship

Today McMurry University is announcing a new financial aid program, Community Commitment, which will offer at minimum, half tuition for new undergraduates whose families have chosen careers in service. Students …

09/28/2020

McMurry University Announces Alumni Association Awards

Through the Alumni Association Board of Directors, McMurry University annually presents the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Young Alumni Achievement Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award, established by the Alumni Association …

09/14/2020

McMurry University Named to U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Guide for the 25th Consecutive Year

McMurry University is proud to be recognized as a top-ranked institution for the 25th consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report Best College Guide. McMurry was ranked 13th in …

09/11/2020

McMurry University Announces Fall 2020 Enrollment

(Abilene, TX – September 11, 2020) With students returning to campus and classes in late August, McMurry University remains optimistic with only a slight enrollment decrease. Total student enrollment for the …

09/08/2020

McMurry University Expanding STEM Degrees Receives US Department of Education Grant

(Abilene, TX – September 8, 2020) McMurry University is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Title V Grant from the US Department of Education for $600,000 per year for …

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