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SMU’s bid to split from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ rights heads to Texas Supreme Court
Southern Methodist University in Dallas tried to declare its independence after the church voted to ban gay weddings and clergy in 2019.
The faith-based college fighting to cut ties with its church
Southern Methodist University, or SMU, was brought to court over its plan to drop its affiliation with the Methodist Church.
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SMU Breaks From United Methodist Church, But Can It Retain Its ‘Methodist’ Identity?
A Texas Supreme Court hearing marked the climax of a significant six-year legal battle. SMU has declared its independence ...
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Dr. R. Gerald Turner to Keynote May Commencement Ceremony
As Dr. Turner concludes three decades of exceptional leadership and service, the Board of Trustees invited SMU’s ...
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Southern Methodist University wants to cut church ties, but keep denomination name
The Texas Supreme Court is hearing a case over church control of Southern Methodist University (SMU) regarding a dispute with ...
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SMU Picked a Good Leader, so Why Am I Worried?
Jay Hartzell’s planned move from the UT Austin presidency to Southern Methodist demands attention from all who care about ...
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'SMU got a home run': UT reacts to Jay Hartzell leaving, outlines hopes for next president
After five years leading his alma mater, University of Texas President Jay Hartzell is leaving June 1 to become the next ...