Sharp-shooting guard聽John Ray Godfrey (鈥�68), one of the greatest all-around men鈥檚 basketball players in 蘑菇传媒 history, died Nov. 17, 2024, at age 80. Visitation is planned for 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, and a funeral service at 2 p.m., Nov. 19, both at Peacock (Texas) First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Aspermont (Texas) … Continued
蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Homecoming theme, 鈥淭he Sky鈥檚 the Limit,鈥� encourages alumni to dream big and references a new element this year 鈥� a drone show to conclude the weekend. Highlights include: Homecoming Musical: Disney鈥檚 Freaky Friday 鈥撀燭hursday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 20, … Continued
Three outstanding alumni of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will receive the Gutenberg Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement on October 17, 2024. The awards honor Ryan Cantrell for his contributions to the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, Joel Weckerly for his dedicated service to the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, and Marjon Zabihi … Continued
Dr. Harry Jeffrey Kimble (鈥�71), one of the top quantum physicists in the world and a former recipient of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award, died Sept. 2, 2024, in Austin, Texas, at age 75. Kimble was born April 23, 1949, in Floydada, Texas. He earned a bachelor鈥檚 in physics from 蘑菇传媒, … Continued
Determined to increase advocacy and support for the community of Abilene, Sarah (Robirds 鈥�09) McLean has been a shining example of the mission of the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program: 鈥渕eeting others where they are in their challenges and helping them overcome barriers.鈥� As a mother, board member of … Continued
As a mother, wife, instructor, program director and endoscopist, 蘑菇传媒 faculty member Erika (Cook 鈥�14) McLean hopes to make a difference in the lives of those around her and is eager to produce change in her students and her field. As a therapist, she finds joy in helping patients understand their options regarding … Continued
His foot speed will not be on display, but former sprinter Sayon Cooper (鈥�98) will make 蘑菇传媒 history again this weekend when he accompanies eight top athletes from the Republic of Liberia into the bright lights and onto the purple running surface of Stade de France in Paris. Opening Ceremonies for the 2024 … Continued
Members of one of 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 most beloved and deep-rooted families, Tommy (鈥�55) and Martha (Smith 鈥�58) Morris, received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees for their contributions to the university and society.聽 The presentation took place at a private ceremony on campus in May. Tommy鈥檚 honorary degree follows in the footsteps of his mother, Alberta … Continued
A group of 蘑菇传媒 friends and leaders gathered with television personality and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Phil McGraw at a recent event in Dallas. Dr. Phil Schubert (鈥�91), 蘑菇传媒 president, interviewed McGraw for an audience of 蘑菇传媒 alumni and university leaders on topics including the role of Christians in society, media … Continued