McMurry University
Recently named Sam Nichols Court honors McMurry’s all-time winningest women’s basketball coach
Last fall, McMurry University introduced the newly named Sam Nichols Court, the basketball court in the Phillips Family Student Activities Center, in honor of Coach Sam Nichols, the all-time winningest coach in McMurry women’s basketball history. And, earlier this month, Nichols was inducted into the McMurry Legends Corner, further honoring his distinguished contributions to…
Read MoreMcMurry University issued $2 million Mabee Foundation challenge grant to support new athletics facility
McMurry University recently announced that it has been issued a $2 million challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation to support the construction of a state-of-the-art athletics training facility and practice field. The grant is contingent upon McMurry raising $3,757,800 in philanthropic support by July 8, 2026. The challenge grant will help fund…
Read MoreDr. Hope Pamplin speaks at Black History luncheon
By Carol Kelly Dilworth McMurry University observed Black History Month with a luncheon on Feb. 20, at the Garrison United Methodist Campus Center’s Mabree Room. Sponsored by the PAATH and Trio Clubs of the university, the gathering provided the warmth and experience of collective camaraderie and a welcoming environment, despite the 13-degree weather outside. The…
Read MoreMcMurry University professor honored for contributions to Computer Science
Murry University recently announced that Dr. Aravind Mohan, assistant professor of computer science at McMurry, has been awarded the faculty title of adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The recognition highlights Mohan’s contributions to the field as well as his collaboration with UMBC’s Dr. Jianwu Wang’s research lab. Mohan’s research focuses…
Read MoreA “Lene-Town” Sweep complete after local high schools and colleges in the Key City earn decisive W’s to start conference play.
Dominance the theme for Abilene teams in classic ‘Lene-Town’ sweep to start inter-division competition. The Hardin-Simmons football team put up more points than some basketball teams will this year in a commanding 90-7 victory over North American University to give head coach Jesse Burleson his 100th triumph at the helm of the Cowboys program. On…
Read MoreMcMurry Announces Hall of Honor Inductees
ABILENE, Texas – McMurry University Athletics announced this year’s Hall of Honor class on Monday. The group of eight inductees will be honored on Feb. 1, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mabee Room. This year’s class includes four individual inductees, a dual team induction, the Bob and Clara Brown award and the Grant Teaff…
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