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Latest News around MACU
MACU Relaunches Thomas School of Global Leadership
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) is proud to announce the relaunch and renaming of its globally-focused ministry and leadership initiative as the Thomas School of Global Leadership (TSGL). This strategic relaunch builds upon a legacy that began in 2005 with the founding of the Thomas School of International Studies, which equipped thousands of Christian leaders for…
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MACU Holds Successful Annual Black Youth Conference, Inspiring Over 120 Students
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) hosted its annual Black Youth Conference on Friday, February 14, bringing together over 120 metro high school students for a day of inspiration, mentorship, and cultural celebration. The conference, designed to empower and engage young leaders, featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Pastor Roger Franklin from The Action Center; Coach…
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Driving Innovation and Excellence: MACU and OneNet Collaborate for a Brighter Future
As President of Mid-America Christian University (MACU), I am proud to share how our partnership with OneNet is empowering our campus community to thrive in today’s digitally driven world. Through the Setting Up Research Foundations Multiple Organization Regional OneOklahoma Friction Free Network (SURF-MORe-OFFN) initiative, a campus cyberinfrastructure project, MACU is positioned to achieve the University’s academic excellence through the…
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MACU Partners with Warner Pacific University to Expand Ministry Education Program
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) recently established a partnership with Warner Pacific University (WPU) in Portland, Oregon to offer WPU students access to MACU’s online Ministry program starting in Spring 2025. “This partnership continues the long-standing commitment of both institutions to train leaders for ministry in the Church of God (Anderson),” said MACU President Phil Greenwald.…
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MACU Hosts First Americans Youth Conference
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) welcomed 80 Indigenous high school students to its campus for the third annual First Americans Youth Conference during Native Heritage Month. Keynote speakers included Dr. Cornel Pewewardy, UCO professor and recent inductee into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame, and Rev. Dr. Justine Wilson, pastor at Norman First American United Methodist…
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MACU Welcomes Alumni and Community to Celebrate Homecoming 2024
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) recently hosted alumni, students, faculty and community members on campus for Homecoming weekend filled with festivities, reunions and athletics. Events included alumni receptions, a student art show, Trunk-or-Treating for the surrounding community, alumni worship service and big wins for MACU volleyball and basketball teams. The weekend also featured a historic matchup…
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Gasso vs. Gasso: Historic Match Up Between Famed Softball Coaches (and Married Couple) Set for Nov. 1
For the first time ever, the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Softball team will take on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Softball team on Fri., Nov. 1 at Love’s Field on the OU campus. Dubbed “Gasso vs. Gasso,” the game will pit MACU Softball Head Coach Jim Gasso against his wife, OU Softball Head Coach Patty…
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MACU Board of Trustees Extends President Phil Greenwald’s Contract to 2030 Amid Significant Growth and Success
The Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved an extension to President Phil Greenwald’s contract through 2030, citing remarkable growth in enrollment, revenue, and campus development under his leadership. The extension reflects the board’s confidence in President Greenwald’s vision and leadership as the University continues to flourish. Over the past two years,…