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Jim Gasso Joins MACU as Head Softball Coach
Jim Gasso has been named the head softball coach at Mid-America Christian University (MACU). “MACU has built an exceptional softball program, and I look forward to extending the tradition of excellence,” Gasso said. “Most importantly, I’m excited and blessed to use this sport as a platform for ministry.” Gasso succeeds Robert Wakefield, who coached softball…
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Iron Men and Women of Valor
By Anna-Kate Weichel Joshua Fernandez hurries into the private dining rooms inside Fozard Hall for a chance to learn, grow and share. He is equipped with a pen, paper and one of his Jesus-loving graphic T-shirts. He talks with his small group about their weekends while waiting for the speaker to begin. Every fall, a…
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Female Student Breaks STEM Club Barriers
By Anna-Kate Weichel Aneli Thomsen is breaking down the barriers for women in STEM with a passion. This school year, Thomsen is serving as President of MACU’s own STEM Club. She said her passion for the sciences comes from a tragedy in her life. “My brother passed away from a brain tumor,” Thomsen explained. “Throughout…
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MACU’s Church Leadership Certificates Help CHOG Pastors Grow and Innovate
By Whitney Knight Last fall, MACU set out to create a program that could assist pastors, church leaders, volunteers and others in developing a better knowledge of Wesleyan theology, new directions in ministry due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a host of other topics. This led to the development of two unique partnerships with national…
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President Dr. John Fozard Set to Retire from MACU
Mid-America Christian University’s President, Dr. John Fozard, announced today that he will retire in May at the end of the 2021-22 academic year. The university’s fourth president, Fozard took the helm at MACU on July 1, 1999. During his tenure, the university has been able to pay off significant indebtedness and constructed several new academic,…
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Eternal Investment: Dolores Clements
Inspirational. Comforter. Generous. Influential. These are all words used to describe Dolores Clements and her legacy. Clements was born and raised in Oklahoma. She grew up attending Church of God churches and building her roots here. But, soon after her high school graduation, she decided to move to California where she would spend the rest…
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Biology Students Take Part in Summer Research
This summer, two MACU biology students were chosen to participate in research experiences at large universities. Senior Jillian Cox was selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at the University of Oklahoma, while junior Brookelyn Gilmore took part in a remote research experience through Ceballos Research Lab at the University of Arkansas. “It was…
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New Director of Human Resources: Shauntae Sourie
Shauntae Sourie recently became a part of the MACU family as the university’s new Human Resources Director. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Sourie has been in the human resources industry for almost two decades. She recently decided to follow her dreamsand “take a leap of faith to become a Human Resources Director.” Sourie said she…