Inside UT-Dallas’ fight over the student press
With students alleging censorship and school officials describing a breakdown of trust, the future of the campus newspaper at ...
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 Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
The church has accused the university of breach of contract and fiduciary duties. An SMU spokesperson told Inside Higher Ed that the institution doesn’t comment on pending litigation. But the ...
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SMU has the right leader in Jay Hartzell
University of Texas President Jay Hartzell stood outside Dallas Hall after a press conference announcing him as the new Southern Methodist University president in Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 7 ...
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Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
By Ruth Graham The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a battle over whether Southern Methodist University can separate from the United Methodist Church. The university ...
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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 president of Southern Methodist University, a private higher education ...