The faith-based college fighting to cut ties with its church
Southern Methodist University, or SMU, was brought to court over its plan to drop its affiliation with the Methodist Church.
The New York Times14d
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 ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN25d
SMU’s bid to split from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ+ rights heads to Texas Supreme Court
Southern Methodist University in Dallas tried to declare its independence after the church voted to ban gay weddings and clergy in 2019.
Inside Higher Ed14d
SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
A contentious, six-year legal battle between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University is coming before the Texas Supreme Court today. The controversy centers around who maintains ...
Religion Unplugged1d
SMU Breaks From United Methodist Church, But Can It Retain Its ‘Methodist’ Identity?
A Texas Supreme Court hearing marked the climax of a significant six-year legal battle. SMU has declared its independence ...
United Methodist Church should control SMU
Editor of United Methodist Insight says the lawsuit involving SMU and the United Methodist Church is the latest in a ...
Courthouse News Service13d
Southern Methodist University urges Texas Supreme Court to let it split from church
(CN) — Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist ...
Ecumenical News10d
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 ...
KERA News12d
SMU challenges authority of Methodist Church in Texas Supreme Court hearing
Southern Methodist University told Texas Supreme Court justices Wednesday it's controlled solely by its board of trustees, ...
Analysis: UT undergoes 8 major leadership changes in year before president resigns
University of Texas President Jay Hartzell's resignation was sudden, but an analysis shows it was just the latest in a string ...
CBS News22d
Southern Methodist University names Jay Hartzell next president, effective in June
DALLAS – Southern Methodist University has named a new president. Jay Hartzell, currently president of the University of Texas at Austin, will assume the title effective June 1 after a unanimous ...