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Jim Gasso Joins MACU as Head Softball Coach
Jim Gasso has been named the head softball coach at Mid-America Christian University (MACU). “MACU has built an exceptional softball program, and I look forward to extending the tradition of excellence,” Gasso said. “Most importantly, I’m excited and blessed to use this sport as a platform for ministry.” Gasso succeeds Robert Wakefield, who coached softball…
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After 29 Years at MACU, Dr. Cliff Sanders Transitions into New Role
By Whitney Knight Cliff Sanders grew up in a strong, Christian family and was raised in those beliefs his whole life. Sanders grew up with his father pastoring and changing lives in churches from New Mexico to Florida. Cliff’s father, Marvin, was often thought of as the rock of their family. When growing up, Marvin…
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Celebrating the Class of 2021
By Whitney Knight MACU became the first-ever institution to hold graduation inside the new Oklahoma City Convention Center downtown with exercises held on May 1. More than 500 graduates were celebrated in the university’s 70th commencement ceremony. After an opening foreword from MACU Board of Trustees member Jeff Russell and a special music performance by…
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Dr. Cliff Sanders Named Professor Emeritus After 29 Years of Teaching
Mid-America Christian University has named Dr. Cliff Sanders, ministry professor of more than 29 years, as professor emeritus. MACU Board of Trustees member Stuart Graham presented Sanders with the title and medal April 28 during his retirement reception. “We will attempt to build the faith of students with the passion and giftedness of Cliff Sanders,”…
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Student-Athletes Dedicate the O’Brien Training Center
Construction of the O’Brien Athletic Training Center is well underway, with the center on track to open this summer. Athletic Director Marcus Moeller describes the center as life-changing for MACU Athletics. “Seeing the progress of the O’Brien Center has been an answer to prayer,” Moeller said. “Both the external ‘face’ of the building and the…
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MACU & OSU-CHS 3+1 Program
Oklahoma has one of the largest rural populations in the United States, with more than 30% of Oklahomans living in rural areas. These Oklahomans face inequities when it comes to receiving medical care. To help address these rural health disparities, MACU has partnered with the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) to offer…
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Glorifying God Through Gaming
Video games have been a part of Benjamin Boyer’s life for as long as he can remember. Now, he’s using them to glorify God as a member of MACU Esports. Boyer, a junior majoring in sports management, serves as captain of the Super Smash Bros. team as well as student coordinator for the program. “I…
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MACU Partners with Churches to Offer New Learning Opportunities
MACU has a long history of partnerships with local congregations. Whether it’s offering classes to a church in Houston or broadcasting classes across the U.S., MACU has always strived to meet students where they are while providing a quality education. To further that mission, MACU is proud to announce partnerships with two Church of God…