Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.
Analysis: UT undergoes 8 major leadership changes in year before president resigns
University of Texas President Jay Hartzell's resignation was sudden, but an analysis shows it was just the latest in a string ...
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Southern Methodist University Alumna Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Dallas, Sister Calls for Accountability
SMU grad Katie Kerl was killed by a vehicle in Dallas while walking to her rideshare; the driver involved stayed on scene, ...
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SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and ...
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Former Dallas musicians perform at inauguration in 'President’s own' U.S. Marine Band
At least two Southern Methodist University graduates will perform at Monday's 60th presidential inauguration, upholding an ...
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SMU challenges authority of Methodist Church in Texas Supreme Court hearing
Southern Methodist University told Texas Supreme Court justices Wednesday it's controlled solely by its board of trustees, ...
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Southern Methodist University urges Texas Supreme Court to let it split from church
(CN) — Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist ...
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Transitions: Dillard U. Interim President to Become Permanent; Southern Methodist U. Names New President
CHIEF EXECUTIVES Appointments Tim Casper, executive vice president for student affairs at Madison College, has been named ...
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Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University clash over control reaches Texas Supreme Court
The crux of the issue is who controls the university—its Board of Trustees or the church—following the university’s 2019 attempt to distance itself. This move occurred as the church adopted stricter ...