By Loretta Fulton All three of Abilene’s universities will have observances throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Many of the events are open to the public. Deadline to purchase tickets for a luncheon at McMurry is at noon Friday, Feb. 13. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Mabee Room of Garrison Campus
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Ricky Harrison, a 2014 graduate of McMurry University, is the new Dean of Students at his alma mater. Harrison was named University Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at McMurry in 2023. He will continue to serve as University Chaplin, while Russell Miller will be Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and Assistant University Chaplain. Ricky Harrision “Rev.
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By Loretta Fulton The Abilene Interfaith Council is co-hosting two sessions with science ambassador and author JD Stillwater on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 21. A graduate of Cornell University, Stillwater “moves and inspires thousands of people all over North America and the globe with science-centered messages of awe and deep kinship,” according to his bio. On Wednesday, Jan.
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By Loretta Fulton Most traditional Christian denominations are represented on local university campuses for the fall semester, but only a handful of students come from faith traditions outside of Christianity. Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, McMurry University is United Methodist, and Hardin-Simmons University is Baptist. Only ACU and McMurry responded to a request for denominational
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By Loretta Fulton Dr. Lynne Murray will be inaugurated as McMurry University’s 11th president at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Radford Auditorium. Theme for the inauguration and a reception to follow will be “Rising With Purpose.” The reception will immediately follow the inauguration in Garrison United Methodist Campus Center. The two events will highlight a week of activities tied
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Click here to read full ACU enrollment news release. Click here to read full McMurry enrollment news release. Click here to read full Hardin-Simmons enrollment news release. By Loretta Fulton McMurry and Abilene Christian universities enrolled record numbers of students for the fall semester, while Hardin-Simmons’ total enrollment dipped slightly but showed improvement in certain areas. McMurry recorded its third consecutive year
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By Loretta Fulton Abilene’s three university campuses are already buzzing with activity in preparation for the beginning of classes on Aug. 25. Among the highlights of the opening of the fall semester are: ACU students are in for two treats this week during Wildcat Week. A candlelight devotional will begin at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Beauchamp Amphitheatre in
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By Aravind Mohan I was born and brought up in the heart of South India, in a city that was once called Madras and is now known as Chennai. It is a bustling metropolitan city, full of energy, culture, and endless opportunities. Growing up there was a memorable experience. I remember the early morning temple bells, the constant hum of
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McMurry University has rejoined the American Southwest Conference for athletic competition beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. McMurry will join Hardin-Simmons University once again as members of the same athletic conference. McMurry previously was a member of the American Southwest Conference before joining the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in 2024. According to a news release, the move was imperative for
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