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

1st Pitch Banquet 2026

Mabee Room

Join McMurry University Athletics for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting War Hawks Baseball. The First Pitch Dinner brings together alums, current players, parents, coaches, and supporters to reflect on the program's success and build momentum for an exciting 2026 season. The evening will feature a hosted dinner, a panel discussion with the Baseball

Women‘s Leadership Luncheon

Mabee Room

McMurry University's annual Women's Leadership Luncheon will host Shannon Sedgwick Davis '96 as the keynote speaker. Join us in celebration of women's achievements! Shannon Sedgwick Davis ’96 is the CEO of Bridgeway Foundation and the author of To Stop a Warlord. The Bridgeway Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to ending and preventing mass atrocities