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Latest News around MACU
Third Annual Black Youth Conference to be Held Feb. 16
By Annesha Sharp Since 1976, the month of February has been designated as Black History Month and is meant to celebrate and recognize the achievements of African Americans in shaping U.S. history. Mid-America Christian University will host its third annual Black Youth Conference on Friday, February 16th, 2024, emphasizing contributions and celebrating the vibrant culture…
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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…
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O’Brien Center Ribbon Cutting
Community leaders and donors joined with university employees, faculty, students and supporters on July 7 for the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the O’Brien Athletic Training Center. The 18,600-square-foot athletic facility includes a wellness and weight training room, new coaches’ offices, new locker rooms for outdoor sports, a training room and a practice area…