The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a regional body of The United Methodist Church can sue Southern Methodist University ...

The Texas Supreme Court ruled June 27, 2025, that the United Methodist Church can sue Southern Methodist University to enforce more control over the school, which the church founded in 1911. The ...

A regional branch of the United Methodist Church with jurisdiction over Southern Methodist University can sue SMU for ...

The school sought to leave the church because of differences over gay marriage and clergy. The court did not decide whether ...

Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt’s Post Draws Attention of Mom Tavia Hunt originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kansas City Chiefs ...

The Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas. The school, which was founded by Methodists more than a century ago, is trying to extricate itself from the United Methodist Church.

Southern Methodist University voted to split from the church in 2019 following a doctrinal dispute over LGBTQ rights.

The Texas Supreme Court handed Southern Methodist University a setback in its bid to separate itself from the United ...

Heather Cessna is resigning as executive director of the state public defender's office after years of warning apathetic ...

DALLAS — Southern Methodist University has named a new executive vice president and provost, who will oversee the school's research and overall academic quality. The new hire, Rachel Davis ...

Southern Methodist University in Dallas tried to declare its independence after the church voted to ban gay weddings and clergy in 2019. By Kate McGee Jan. 2, 2025 Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 ...

SMU names new president 00:53. DALLAS – Southern Methodist University has named a new president.. Jay Hartzell, currently president of the University of Texas at Austin, will assume the title ...