Southern Methodist University in Dallas tried to declare its independence after the church voted to ban gay weddings and clergy in 2019.

A Texas Supreme Court hearing marked the climax of a significant six-year legal battle. SMU has declared its independence ...

A contentious, six-year legal battle between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University is coming before the Texas Supreme Court today. The controversy centers around who maintains ...

After SMU’s dream season had been snapped back to reality with a 38-10 defeat at frigid Penn State, head coach Rhett Lashlee ...

By Ruth Graham The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a battle over whether Southern Methodist University can separate from the United Methodist Church. The university ...

After five years leading his alma mater, University of Texas President Jay Hartzell is leaving June 1 to become the next ...

University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell is leaving his position to become the next president of Southern Methodist University. The Southern Methodist University Board of Trustees ...

DALLAS – Southern Methodist University has named a new president. Jay Hartzell, currently president of the University of Texas at Austin, will assume the title effective June 1 after a unanimous ...

After five academic years as the president of the University of Texas, Jay Hartzell is stepping down to become the next leader at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. “I am honored to serve ...