Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.
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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 ...
Dallas Morning News on MSN11d
UT President Jay Hartzell stepping down to be SMU’s next leader
The Southern Methodist University Board of Trustees is expected to approve Jay Hartzell’s hiring Tuesday morning.
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University of Texas president Jay Hartzell departing for SMU
University of Texas president Jay Hartzell announced Tuesday that he's leaving to helm Southern Methodist University in ...
The Texas Tribune12d
UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell will leave to lead SMU
Hartzell leaves UT-Austin after four years of tense political battles and legislative efforts to implement a more ...
SMU12d
Jay Hartzell named next President of SMU
Following an extensive national search, the SMU Board of Trustees named Jay Hartzell the 11th SMU president, effective June 1 ...