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McMurry University Promotes Dr. Jori Sechrist to Associate Vice President

McMurry University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jori Sechrist to Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, and Student Success. Dr. Sechrist has been deeply engaged …

McMurry University Announces Dual Degree Program with Southern Methodist University

McMurry University students preparing for careers in ministry can now earn a Master of Divinity through a new partnership with Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology. This agreement could …

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 …

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 …

08/18/2020

McMurry University Receives $261,888 Student Support Services (SSS) Grant to Support Student Success

(Abilene, TX – August 18, 2020) McMurry University received notification from the Department of Education that the University has been awarded a Student Support Services (SSS) Grant. The SSS program …

07/14/2020

McMurry University Board of Trustees Passes Resolution Eliminating Homecoming Activity

Abilene, TX McMurry University announced today the unanimous approval of a Board of Trustees resolution eliminating Tipi Village as a homecoming activity. Recently, the University began to examine Tipi Village and …

06/03/2020

A Message of Solidarity Against Racism and Injustice

June 1 was set aside for a national day of prayer to remember the 100,000 plus lives lost to COVID-19 in the United States. At the same time, all across …

05/26/2020

McMurry University Announces New Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

McMurry University has named Matthew J. Draud, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs and Dean of the faculty. In his role, he will serve as the advisor to the president …

04/30/2020

McMurry University Returns To Face-to-Face Classes

McMurry University in Abilene, TX, will begin a five-phase plan returning to face-to-face, limited classroom instruction for May and summer terms beginning May 11. University is finalizing a safety plan …

04/03/2020

McMurry University Announces Test-Optional for Fall of 2020 Admission

To alleviate some of the challenges that incoming first-time students are facing, McMurry University is immediately moving to a Test-Optional Policy. The use of SAT and/or ACT test scores is …

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