Inside Higher Ed9dOpinion
SMU Picked a Good Leader, so Why Am I Worried?
Jay Hartzell’s planned move from the UT Austin presidency to Southern Methodist demands attention from all who care about ...
Inside Higher Ed17d
SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
The church has accused the university of breach of contract and fiduciary duties. An SMU spokesperson told Inside Higher Ed that the institution doesn’t comment on pending litigation. But the ...
The New York Times17d
Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
By Ruth Graham The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a battle over whether Southern Methodist University can separate from the United Methodist Church. The university ...
Ecumenical News13d
Southern Methodist University wants to cut church ties, but keep denomination name
The Texas Supreme Court is hearing a case over church control of Southern Methodist University (SMU) regarding a dispute with ...