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MACU Announces Dr. Kayse Shrum as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is pleased to announce that Dr. Kayse Shrum, Chief Health Strategy Officer for the Chickasaw Nation, will serve as the commencement speaker for the University’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Commencement will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, Oklahoma City Convention Center. “MACU is honored to welcome Dr. Kayse Shrum…
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Developing Global Leaders: A Conversation With Dr. LeAnn Brown
In an age where leadership is often driven by performance metrics and hustle culture, LeAnn Brown, PhD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, offers a refreshing perspective rooted in purpose, faith, and global engagement. As the new chair of the Thomas School of Global Leadership at Mid-America Christian University (MACU), Brown brings over 20 years of experience in higher…
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Mid-America Christian University to Host 2025 iMpact Awards Oct. 7
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) will celebrate alumni, students, and community leaders at the annual iMpact Awards Gala at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025, on the University’s campus in south Oklahoma City. The event will feature music, food, and fellowship honoring individuals and organizations who exemplify MACU’s mission of doing greater for the good of…
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Mid-America Christian University to Host Student Leadership Conference September 26
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) will host the Student Leadership Conference from 9:00 to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, September 26, on the University’s south Oklahoma City campus. The conference, which is open to high school students, will feature multiple sessions led by leaders in the community. Speakers include Amanda Sandoval, Mayor of Bethany; Arturo Alonso, Oklahoma…
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What Does It Mean to Take Online Classes?
Online learning has become one of the most flexible and effective ways to earn a degree, but many students still ask the big question: What are online classes, and how do they really work? At Mid-America Christian University, online classes are more than just lectures posted on the internet. They are carefully designed, Christ-centered learning…
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Mid-America Christian University Partners with Consulate of Mexico to Support Students’ Higher Education
Left: Representatives from Mid-America Christian University and the Consulate of Mexico gathered at the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City for the 2025 IME Becas Resource Award Ceremony. Right: Erica Alvarez-Stanton, Executive Director of Admissions & Community Outreach at MACU, Edurne Pineda, Consul of Mexico in Oklahoma City, Dr. Bobbie Spurgeon-Harris, Executive Vice President at…
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Mid-America Christian University President Phil Greenwald Earns Doctor of Ministry Degree
OKLAHOMA CITY — Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is pleased to announce that its president, Rev. Dr. Phil Greenwald, has completed and successfully defended a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University. President Greenwald, who has faithfully led MACU since 2022, recently completed a Doctor of Ministry program, further equipping him to serve the University’s students,…
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MACU President Phil Greenwald Appointed to Church of God Ministries Council
OKLAHOMA CITY — Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is proud to announce that Rev. Dr. Phil Greenwald has been appointed to serve on the Church of God Ministries Council, the leadership body that helps shape the spiritual and organizational direction of the global Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) movement. President Greenwald’s appointment reflects both a personal…