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MACU Hosts 2026 Latino Youth Conference to Engage Future Leaders
Mid-America Christian University hosted its 2026 Latino Youth Conference, bringing together high school and college students with professionals and community leaders to explore career opportunities, build professional connections, and envision their futures as leaders. The conference was designed to encourage students to begin thinking about potential college majors and professional careers while providing opportunities to…
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MACU Hosts 2026 Latino Youth Conference to Engage Future Leaders
Mid-America Christian University hosted its 2026 Latino Youth Conference, bringing together high school and college students with professionals and community leaders to explore career opportunities, build professional connections, and envision their futures as leaders. The conference was designed to encourage students to begin thinking about potential college majors and professional careers while providing opportunities to…
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MACU Receives Two Awards of Merit in 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards
Mid-America Christian University was recognized with two Awards of Merit in the 2026 Marketing Excellence Awards (MEAs), hosted by the American Marketing Association (AMA). The awards recognize outstanding marketing work across a variety of categories, with MACU earning recognition for both a blog and a short-form video. MACU’s “Journey Through Greece” received an Award of…
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Mid-America Christian University Appoints Dr. LeAnn Brown as Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. LeAnn Brown as its new Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). Dr. Brown brings a distinguished background spanning higher education administration, organizational development, and faith-based community leadership to her new role. Most recently serving as Chair and Professor of the Thomas School of…
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Dr. Francisca Jensen Brings 21 Years of K-12 Experience to MACU’s Teacher Education Program
After 21 consecutive years working in K-12 education, Dr. Francisca Jensen began a new chapter in 2025 when she joined Mid-America Christian University’s School of Teacher Education as an Associate Faculty member. While her move into higher education marked a new season of her career, her passion for early childhood education and advocacy for children…
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MACU Comes Together for Day of Hope
Mid-America Christian University’s Day of Hope brought students, faculty, staff, families, and local nonprofit organizations together to serve communities across the Oklahoma City metro area. Hosted through MACU’s Scraper Counseling Center and Mpact leaders, the event gave the MACU community an opportunity to put its mission into action through hands-on service. About 135 members of…
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Mid-America Christian University Awarded $3 Million Federal SIP Grant to Launch AI-Driven ASCEND Initiative
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) announced it has been awarded a $3 million, five-year U.S. Department of Education Strengthening InstitutionsProgram (SIP) grant to launch ASCEND — Artificial Intelligence for Student Completion, Employment, and Next-Generation Development. The initiative is designed to transform the student experience through the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). The ASCEND initiative will…
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Spiritual Transformation Week: Live With Purpose
Mid-America Christian University welcomed Pete and Christine Robertson to campus for Spiritual Transformation Week, September 8-11, as students, faculty, and staff gathered to grow in their relationship with Christ and consider what it means to live a life of intentional discipleship. Throughout the three-day experience, Pete Robertson walked the MACU community through three foundational reasons…