The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.

The Texas Supreme Court is hearing a case over church control of Southern Methodist University (SMU) regarding a dispute with the institution on social issues such as strengthened restrictive policies toward LGBTQ people,

The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University over who governs the university.

Southern Methodist junior guard Boopie Miller rose. He stopped his dribble, picked up the ball and rose, falling to his right behind the three-point line, the eyes of a standing stadium on him. And then, with the final seconds flashing away in a game his team trailed by two points, Miller shot.

SMU takes on the Pittsburgh Panthers after Nya Robertson scored 28 points in the Mustangs' 72-71 victory over the Syracuse Orange.

Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. SMU Mustangs (10-6, 2-2 ACC) at Pittsburgh Panthers (8-9, 0-4 ACC) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SMU visits Pittsburgh after Nya Robertson scored 28 ...

Pittsburgh women’s coach Tory Verdi had a simple second-half message Sunday for his team, which was getting absolutely blown out at home against SMU. “I kept saying ‘fight,’” he said.

(CN) — Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist Church seeking to regain control of the school.

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 decision by the university's board of trustees.

The Nittany Lions won 13 games, claimed two playoff victories and were this close to playing for the national championship.

After requesting a trade to protest not getting an extension, Hendrickson proved his worth again during the season.

The crux of the issue is who controls the university—its Board of Trustees or the church—following the university’s 2019 attempt to distance itself. This move occurred as the church adopted stricter policies on LGBTQ+ ordinations and marriages.