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Latest News around MACU
MACU Hosts STEM Camp for Otoe-Missouria Youth
Students from the Otoe-Missouria Tribe participated in a STEM camp learning about ecology, biology and math at Mid-America Christian University (MACU). “Encouraging an interest in math and science today can cultivate a lifelong pursuit in STEM,” said Dr. Harold Kihega, chair of the MACU School of Biology. “We hope to expand our learning camps to…
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Ministry Options Added to MACU’s FastTrack Program
By: Whitney Knight Three years ago, MACU launched a 4+1 program that allows students to begin their Master’s degree while completing their Bachelor’s degree. With more and more employment opportunities requiring business opportunities, this accelerated option was added to help students save both money and time while earning their graduate degree. Now, the program is…
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New Certificates
Added to Church Leadership Program By: Whitney Knight Two years ago, Bishop Timothy J. Clarke initiated a conversation with President Dr. John Fozard about what could be done to help strengthen the pastoral staff personnel, volunteers and others who desire to develop their leadership skills and their biblical and theological knowledge. One key area of…
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New Campus Pastor
By: Whitney Knight Six years ago, Kevin Dugay moved to Oklahoma to begin a new life in Christ. He enrolled at MACU as a Music and Worship Ministry major, setting him on a path to use his love and passion for the performing arts for the glory of God. And now, that path has led…
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Business Students at MACU Set to Break Guinness World Record
Business students at Mid-America Christian University have raised more than $1,900 to purchase sleeping bags to break the Guinness World Record for the longest line of sleeping bags, which was set in India in 2016 with a total of 253 sleeping bags. On April 22, MACU students will gather the sleeping bags on the university’s…
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MACU Opens Food Pantry to Help Students in Need
By: Whitney Knight During these times, food insecurity can be a big worry. To help alleviate this burden on students, MACU has partnered with the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank to open a food pantry, ensuring that no Evangel goes hungry. Open three days a week in the Fowler Center, MACU’s food pantry serves both the…
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Phil Greenwald Named Next President of Mid-America Christian University
Rev. Phil Greenwald has been named the next president of Mid-America Christian University, the MACU Board of Trustees announced March 9. He will become MACU’s fifth president effective June 1, 2022. For the past 25 years, Rev. Greenwald served as a non-profit leader, pastor and administrator in Methodist churches and associated nonprofit organizations. While serving…
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Celebrating MACU’s Diverse Campus
Students share their cultures during annual event By: Whitney Knight The campus came alive in colors, songs and high spirits this February as MACU hosted the third annual Celebration of Cultures. The annual event was back in full force this year after being hosted virtually last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festivities began during…