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Latest News around MACU
MACU Hosts STEM Camp for Otoe-Missouria Youth
Students from the Otoe-Missouria Tribe participated in a STEM camp learning about ecology, biology and math at Mid-America Christian University (MACU). “Encouraging an interest in math and science today can cultivate a lifelong pursuit in STEM,” said Dr. Harold Kihega, chair of the MACU School of Biology. “We hope to expand our learning camps to…
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Eternal Investment: Dolores Clements
Inspirational. Comforter. Generous. Influential. These are all words used to describe Dolores Clements and her legacy. Clements was born and raised in Oklahoma. She grew up attending Church of God churches and building her roots here. But, soon after her high school graduation, she decided to move to California where she would spend the rest…
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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…