Methodist University – News Releases, 2015
January 2015
Methodist University announces an exhibition of the work of Mison Kim at the McCune Gallery
(January 2)
Methodist University announces dean’s list (January 20)
Methodist University announces president’s list (January 20)
Methodist University dedicates preferred parking for Purple Heart recipients (January 27)
Spring convocation celebrates Black History Month (January 28)
February 2015
Loyalty Day goal set at $175,000 (February 20)
March 2015
“The Campaign for Methodist University – Building Excellence” surpasses the $33 million mark
(March 12)
Methodist University Presidential Lecture Series to feature Doris Kearns Goodwin (March 18)
April 2015
Methodist University to host 15th annual Bullard-Templeton Lecture (Lawrence Principe to speak on the
“Science-Religion Debate”; undated)
Shackleton and Gedosh featured guest composers at Cape Fear New Music Festival (Phil Shackleton
and David Gedosh; April 1)
Inspirational and uplifting celebration for the music ministry of Jean Ishee (April 7)
Methodist University announces spring commencement (Judy Woodruff to speak; April 24)
Methodist University partners with FTCC for Digital Forensics and Cyber Security program (April 27)
May 2015
Methodist University’s Men’s Golf Team wins 11th DIII national championship (includes photo;
undated)
Methodist alumnus wins social work award (Brian Weir awarded Toby Brown Award; includes photo;
May 5)
Rev. Kelli W. Taylor joins Methodist University (as Vice President for Campus Ministry and
Community Engagement; includes photo; May 1)
Methodist University announces third class of Wright Scholars (May 6)
June 2015
Methodist University to offer a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (June 1)
J.R. Hustwit selected to participate in special seminar in teaching interfaith understanding (June 17)
July 2015
MU capital campaign surpasses the $34 million mark (undated)
Nick Jonas to perform at Methodist University (includes photo; July 1)
Methodist University mourns passing of trustee (Jerry Keen; includes photo; July 31)
August 2015
Methodist University announces dean’s list (August 5)
Methodist University announces spring 2015 graduates (August 5)
Methodist University announces president’s list (August 5)
Methodist University announces upcoming events open to the community (August 10)
Methodist University announces $1 million scholarship endowment challenge from Board of Trustees
(includes photo; August 28)
September 2015
Methodist University to host showing of “The Man Who Saved the World” (September 1)
“Arias and Artifacts” celebrates Lafayette’s birthday at Methodist University (September 8)
“Land of Dreams” exhibit to open at Methodist University (photographer Bryce Lankard; includes flier;
September 15)
MU at Night and Extended Learning announces changes (Tina Miller, Billy Buckner; includes photos;
September 16)
Methodist University announces communications department changes, faculty (Willis “Bill” Watt,
Kevin Swift, Brenda Mitchell; includes photos; September 21)
“The Poetry Project” takes the stage at Methodist University (theatre production; includes photo;
September 25)
October 2015
Methodist University announces inaugural Reeves School of Business symposium and awards dinner
(includes flier; October 5)
Methodist University holds 25th Southern Writers Symposium (October 5)
Methodist University announces new director of Police and Public Safety (Mark Brewington; includes
photo; October 8)
Methodist University to host Pangea Oct. 21 (October 8)
Methodist University Friends of Music present vocalist Kaitlyn Lusk on Nov. 6 (includes photo;
October 14)
Methodist University announces Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 16-17, 2015 (October 16)
Methodist University announces RN to BSN program (October 21)
Fraternity hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Week at Methodist University (Pi Kappa Alpha; includes
flier; October 26)
November 2015
NCAA Chief Medical Officer to speak at Methodist University (Brian Hainline; November 4)
Methodist University Theater to perform “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Nov. 12-15 (November 6)
Methodist University senior exhibition “Transformation” runs December 3-12 in McCune Gallery
(Loreto Oreckinto; includes photo; November 19)
Methodist University announces 43rd annual winter commencement (Amy Perko to speak; Don Price to
receive medallion; includes photos; November 20)
December 2015
Methodist University and Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra announce partnership (December 12)