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Latest News around MACU
MACU Celebrates Impactful Leaders at 2024 iMpact Awards Gala
Mid-America Christian University (MACU) hosted its annual iMpact Awards Gala on October 8, recognizing distinguished alumni and community leaders for their extraordinary contributions in education, community service and leadership. The event brought together alumni, students, faculty and community members for a night of celebration and reflection on the power of positive impact. The 2024 honorees…
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Biology Students Take Part in Summer Research
This summer, two MACU biology students were chosen to participate in research experiences at large universities. Senior Jillian Cox was selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at the University of Oklahoma, while junior Brookelyn Gilmore took part in a remote research experience through Ceballos Research Lab at the University of Arkansas. “It was…
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New Director of Human Resources: Shauntae Sourie
Shauntae Sourie recently became a part of the MACU family as the university’s new Human Resources Director. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Sourie has been in the human resources industry for almost two decades. She recently decided to follow her dreamsand “take a leap of faith to become a Human Resources Director.” Sourie said she…
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Faculty Spotlight: Jayme Hayes
After a tragic turn altered her life course, Jayme Hayes found herself at an impasse. During her second year of medical school, she suddenly lost her father in a traumatic event and realized she could no longer handle being in life and death situations in the medical field. Hayes decided to pursue her longtime love…
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Alumni Spotlight: Derek Winston
Derek Winston will be the first person to tell you that he didn’t expect to end up playing basketball at Mid-America Christian University. After wrapping up an illustrious high school career in Ada, Okla., and beginning his collegiate career at Murray State, Winston received many offers from D-I schools across the country — but time…
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CAGS Student Spotlight: Bianca So
Born and raised on the California coast, the last place Bianca So expected to find herself as a young teenager was in the southern plains. Adjusting to life in Oklahoma was rough for So, but after about a year, she said she found a lot of peace being in the state. Then, everything changed. At…
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Anthony Yousey Named Head Women’s Soccer Coach
MACU Athletic Director Marcus Moeller is proud to announce that Anthony Yousey will take the reins of the MACU women’s soccer program for the upcoming 2021 season. “I’m excited to have Coach Yousey join our MACU family,” said Moeller. “He comes into a program with great talent, terrific young women and a very exciting future…
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Danny Frid Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach
After serving as head assistant coach for the last two seasons, Danny Frid has become the next head coach of the MACU men’s soccer team. Frid is moving into the lead role after Mitchell Sowerby accepted the head coaching vacancy at Oklahoma Christian last month. “Danny is ready for this opportunity,” said Moeller. “He is…