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MACU Celebrates Class of 2023 at Commencement
Mid-America Christian University celebrated the achievements of 360 graduates as they received their degrees during the University’s 2023 Commencement on May 6 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. During the ceremony, President Rev. Phil Greenwald and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Sharon Lease conferred 24 candidates for associate degrees, 191 candidates for bachelor’s degrees…
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Evangels Win First-Ever Softball NCCAA National Championship
By Adam Stanek The top-seeded MACU softball team won its first-ever NCCAA National Championship with a walk-off 3-2 victory over Concordia Ann Arbor (Mich.) in the NCCAA World Series Championship Game on Thursday, May 20. With the score tied in the bottom of the eighth, sophomore first baseman Olivia Roberts made the game-winning hit that…
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CFO Mici Sartin Retires After 18 Years
President Dr. John Fozard remembers interviewing a Christian CPA for the position of Chief Financial Officer almost twenty years ago. As the interview progressed, he recognized that the candidate had a deep love for the Lord and a commitment to her family and church. Her credentials were impeccable — so he thought it only fair…
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Growing Bethel Series Seeks Church Partnerships, Sponsorships
By Whitney Knight After celebrating the first-ever hybrid graduation ceremony for Spanish-speaking students earlier this year, MACU’s Bethel Series is looking to expand its global reach through new partnerships with churches around the world. The Bethel Series is a deep study of the Bible offered in English and Spanish as a series of online courses…
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Student Spotlight: Bruce Hayes
By Whitney Knight Bruce Hayes never envisioned himself going back to college, much less when he was in his 40s. He had just finished up courses at a local vocational school, but the technical skills he learned still weren’t enough to get him the job that he needed. A lot of the jobs he was…
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After 29 Years at MACU, Dr. Cliff Sanders Transitions into New Role
By Whitney Knight Cliff Sanders grew up in a strong, Christian family and was raised in those beliefs his whole life. Sanders grew up with his father pastoring and changing lives in churches from New Mexico to Florida. Cliff’s father, Marvin, was often thought of as the rock of their family. When growing up, Marvin…
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Celebrating the Class of 2021
By Whitney Knight MACU became the first-ever institution to hold graduation inside the new Oklahoma City Convention Center downtown with exercises held on May 1. More than 500 graduates were celebrated in the university’s 70th commencement ceremony. After an opening foreword from MACU Board of Trustees member Jeff Russell and a special music performance by…
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Dr. Cliff Sanders Named Professor Emeritus After 29 Years of Teaching
Mid-America Christian University has named Dr. Cliff Sanders, ministry professor of more than 29 years, as professor emeritus. MACU Board of Trustees member Stuart Graham presented Sanders with the title and medal April 28 during his retirement reception. “We will attempt to build the faith of students with the passion and giftedness of Cliff Sanders,”…