Honoring Resilience: McMurry’s Black History Month Luncheon Celebrates Unity and Strength
In celebration of Black History Month, McMurry University, sponsored by PAATH and TRIO, recently hosted its annual Black History Luncheon, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members from across Abilene. The event […]
BriTanya Brown: A Fresh Face For District 71
Views expressed by the author are their own and are not representative of the Herald or McMurry University. At last week’s Black History Month luncheon, I had the pleasure of meeting […]
Students, Staff, and Alumni bring a War Hawk Flair to ACT’s “The Elephant Man”
The Abilene Community Theatre concluded its production of The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, February 20th through March 1st. Named for the real life and experiences of Joseph Merrick, The Elephant Man explores the story of a man […]
Study Methods to Prepare for Exams
Exams are just around the corner, or already underway, and many McMurry students are working on last-minute assignments or writing essays. Because of this, there are many ways students can study […]
Romeo and Juliet comes to McMurry’s Stage with a Twist
On the 26th of February McMurry Theatre debuts a Shakespearean Classic, the tale of the Star-Crossed Lovers, Romeo and Juliet with a contemporary change of scenery. Instead of the traditional battlements and bastions of […]
MSG Spring Kickoff welcomes Students back with Q&A featuring President Dr. Murray
McMurry Student Government kicked off the spring semester strong, welcoming students, staff, and faculty back with over a dozen boxes of both donuts and kolaches in the Garrison Campus Center […]
Crowd Energy and Team Grit Power McMurry Women’s Basketball’s Success
McMurry Women’s Basketball’s previous and current success causes the stands to be filled with many supportive friends, classmates, and professors. The energy from the crowd acts as a symbiotic relationship by fueling the players, leading to […]
The Mind of an Artist: Kari Perkins’ Guide to Costuming for the Arts
Before an actor steps onto the stage, a costume designer has already helped decide who they are. Kari Perkins — an Abilene local and well-established costume designer — has joined […]
McMurry Education Majors get Hands-on Experience tutoring at Alcorta Elementary School
At McMurry, students are given valuable opportunities to grow as future educators. This semester, students enrolled in Professor Melody Roper’s Inclusive Classroom course are gaining real-world experience by spending their mornings tutoring students at Alcorta […]
A Life Built on Bonds: An Interview with Maricruz Lopez
Here at McMurry, relationships are the foundation of campus life. The connections formed between students and staff— and especially among students themselves—often grow into meaningful bonds that shape the community […]