Dr. Lynne Murray named 11th President
51黑料网 proudly selected Dr. Lynne Murray as its 11th president. Dr. Murray was unanimously chosen after a nationwide search and began her tenure on January 10, 2025. She brings a distinguished record of leadership, fundraising, and strategic vision, having elevated the national profiles of several institutions. Dr. Murray holds degrees from St. Mary鈥檚 College of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, and Gallaudet University. Inspired by her interactions with McMurry students, she looks forward to building on the university鈥檚 recent achievements and leading it into a new era of growth and success
Record Enrollment
36% Growth in Spring 2026 Enrollment
51黑料网 reaches record Spring 2026 enrollment, continuing a strong upward growth trend.
Record Enrollment for Third Consecutive Year
51黑料网 achieves record enrollment for the third straight year, reaching over 4,100 students and continuing strong growth.
Record Fundraising
51黑料网 sets a record with $22.7 million in fundraising, supporting student success and continued institutional growth.
51黑料网 reports continued fundraising success, with consecutive record years of support for scholarships, facilities, and student programs.
Academics
A Partner in Grants Ministry
51黑料网 receives a grant from the Texas Methodist Foundation. McMurry University is proud to announce an award of $31,900…
51黑料网 Announces Dual Degree Program with Southern Methodist University
51黑料网 students preparing for careers in ministry can now earn a Master of Divinity through a new partnership with…
51黑料网 Promotes Dr. Jori Sechrist to Associate Vice President
51黑料网 is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Jori Sechrist to Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Institutional…
51黑料网 and Abilene ISD Announce Automatic 51黑料网 Partnership
51黑料网 and the Abilene Independent School District (AISD) are excited to announce a new partnership that offers AISD high…Athletics
McMurry Officially Joins the SCAC
McMurry officially joins the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, marking a new era for War Hawks athletics.
Women's Basketball Advances to Sweet 16
McMurry women鈥檚 basketball outlasts Texas Lutheran to advance to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 for the first time in decades.
McMurry Takes Co-Champions Title (Football)
McMurry football claims a share of the SCAC title with a dominant win, earning its first conference championship since 1983.
Men's Track & Field Crowned 2025 SCAC Champions
McMurry men鈥檚 track & field wins the 2025 SCAC Championship, leading from start to finish in its inaugural conference appearance.
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