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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.
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 policies on LGBTQ+ ordinations and marriages.
'They shut the door on us': Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in SMU split from church
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church after the board of trustees voted to leave the church in 2019 following the church's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages and ordain clergy who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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, not the United Methodist Church.
Southern Methodist University urges Texas Supreme Court to let it split from church
Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist Church seeking to regain control of the school. SMU's boa
SMU moves to sever ties with United Methodist Church as dispute heads to Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case on Thursday regarding the rift that dates back to 2019, when the church adopted a strict stance against LGBTQ+ rights related to marriage and clergy ordinations.
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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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Knightvest Buys Near SMU
Knightvest Capital has acquired a 417-unit community in Dallas near the Southern Methodist University campus. The firm plans ...
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Southern women pull away to SWAC win vs. Florida A&M
For nearly three quarters the Southern women's basketball team was unable to shake free from Florida A&M, but that finally changed. Southern's shooting caught fire and the Jaguars left the ...
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Southern hosts McEvans and Florida A&M
Southern is 4-11 in games decided by 10 or more points. The Rattlers have gone 1-0 against SWAC opponents. Florida A&M is sixth in the SWAC with 21.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Sydney ...
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Is Leading a Red-State Flagship More Trouble Than It’s Worth?
The departure of the University of Texas at Austin’s president has kindled a discussion about the pressures facing public ...
Volusia County things to do, starting Jan. 17
Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...
A Trump DOJ could bring an end to the yearslong investigation of his ally Ken Paxton
When President Donald Trump appeared in a New York courtroom last spring to face a slew of criminal charges, he was joined by ...
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UT-Austin’s presidency goes vacant amid growing challenges for Texas public university leaders
Many were shocked Tuesday when University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell announced he’d be leaving the 53,000-student public school to lead Southern Methodist University, a growing but smal ...