Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Merkel High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Merkel High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Merkel High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Merkel High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
McMurry Education Department Inducts Twelve Into National Fraternity
McMurry's Education Department welcomed twelve new members into its chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the national honor society for education students. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million. Using a variety of programs, services, and resources, KDP supports and advances educators throughout the phases and levels of their teaching careers.
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2016 Apr 18
Area Students Receive Degrees from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas
The following students have have been awarded degrees at McMurry University's Commencement Saturday, May 7, in Hunt P.E. Center.
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2016 May 9
Area Students Inducted Into Honor Societies at McMurry University
The following students have been inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta or Alpha Chi Honor Society at McMurry University. The freshmen inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta earned a GPA of at least 3.5 during their first semester at McMurry, while the juniors and seniors inducted into Alpha Chi stand in the top 10% of their respective classes.
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2016 Apr 18
McMurry Kinesiology Department Inducts Nine Into National Fraternity
McMurry's Department of Kinesiology welcomed nine new members into its chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national fraternity for Exercise Science and Physical Education, on Sunday, April 10. Phi Epsilon Kappa is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in health, physical education, recreation, and other related fields.
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2016 Apr 13
McMurry Model UN Excels at New York City Conference
McMurry University's Model UN students continued their record of excellence at this year's national conference in New York City.
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2016 Apr 7
Area Students Members of Alpha Phi Omega at McMurry University
Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they volunteer on their campus, in their community, to the nation, and to the organization. With more than 400,000 members on over 375 campuses, Alpha Phi Omega continues to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.
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2016 Mar 9
Area Students Members of Association of Information Technology Professionals
Founded in 1951, the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) seeks to advance the IT Profession through professional development, support of IT education, and national policies on IT that improve society as a whole.
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2016 Feb 3
Area Students Members of Alpha Phi Omega at McMurry University
Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they volunteer on their campus, in their community, to the nation, and to the organization. With more than 400,000 members on over 375 campuses, Alpha Phi Omega continues to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.
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2016 Jan 21
Area Students Elected to McMurry University Student Government Offices
The following students have been elected as McMurry University Student Government officers for the 2015-16 academic year.
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2016 Jan 6
McMurry Students Serve as Resident Assistants for 2015-16
Resident Assistants (RAs) are an integral part of McMurry University's Residential Life staff. The Resident Assistants assist in creating a healthy, safe, and thriving environment where students can gain experience, be involved and develop their interpersonal, academic and leadership potential.
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2016 Jan 4
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours. Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2016 Jan 4
McMurry University Model UN Wins International Recognition
The McMurry University Model UN team won recognition in this year's 2015 National Model United Nations Conference- Europe held in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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2015 Dec 7
Area students enter Class of 2019 at McMurry University
McMurry University welcomes the following students to the freshman class of 2019.
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2015 Nov 19
McMurry Servant Leadership Class Hosts Abilene Fifth Grade Leaders
McMurry Servant Leadership students, in conjunction with the Abilene Independent School District, hosted the 5th Grade Servant Leadership Seminar in the Radford Auditorium Bishops Hall (second floor) on Friday, Nov. 6. About fifty fifth grade students from elementary campuses in Abilene participated in the annual event held in the Garrison Campus Center Mabee Room.
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2015 Nov 16
McMurry Pre-Law Students Attend Texas Supreme Court Hearing
Six McMurry University Pre-law students attended a session of the Texas Supreme Court held in Abilene on Nov. 13.
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2015 Nov 13
Area Students Receive Degrees from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas
The following students have have been awarded degrees at McMurry University's Commencement Saturday, May 9, in Hunt P.E. Center.
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2015 May 12
Students earn merit scholarships at Fort Lewis College
Several area residents received merit scholarships to attend Fort Lewis College for the Fall 2014 semester. These merit scholarships are renewable for up to 120 credits if criteria are met. Fort Lewis College also offers several other scholarships, including grants, the Finish in Four! Scholarship, FLC Foundation scholarships, alumni scholarships, departmental scholarships, Native American scholarships, and outside scholarships.
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2014 Nov 5
New students enroll at Fort Lewis College
The Fall 2014 semester welcomed nearly 1300 new transfer and freshmen students to Durango, Colorado.
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2014 Aug 29
Area Students Receive Degrees from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas
The following students have have been awarded degrees at McMurry University's Commencement Saturday, May 12, in Hunt P.E. Center.
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2014 May 13
Area Students Inducted into Honors Societies at McMurry University
The McMurry University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta inducted new members of Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Chi Honor Societies in Ryan Recital Hall on Tuesday, April 29, at 4 pm. The freshmen inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta earned a GPA of at least 3.5 during their first semester at McMurry, while the juniors and seniors inducted into Alpha Chi stand in the top 10% of their respective classes.
The following students are members of McMurry's chapter of Alpha Chi.
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2014 Apr 29
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours.
Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2014 Feb 13
McMurry University Honors Program Includes Area College Students
McMurry University is proud to announce its Honors Program Class for the 2013-14 academic year.
The following students from your area are enrolled in Honors courses at the University.
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2013 Nov 14
Area students enter Class of 2017 at McMurry University
McMurry University welcomes the following students to the freshman class of 2017.
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2013 Sep 11
Area Students Part of Award-Winning Organization at McMurry University
The McMurry University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta has won a 2013 Delta Silver award for a 33% increase in membership from 2011-12 to 2012-2013. Membership in McMurry's chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta is open to students who earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the first semester of the freshman year.
The following students are members of McMurry's chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta.
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2013 Sep 10
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours.
Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2013 May 16
McMurry University Academic Awards Program Includes Area Students
McMurry University is proud to announce its Academic Honors Award Recipients for the 2012-13 academic year.
The following students from your area received awards at the University.
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2013 May 13
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Fall 2012 Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours.
Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2013 Jan 8
Area Students Receive Degrees from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas
The following students have have been awarded degrees at McMurry University's Commencement Saturday, Dec. 15, in Radford Auditorium.
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2012 Dec 13
Area Students Participate in McMurry University Band
The following area students are participating in the 2011-2012 McMurry University Band.
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2012 Nov 26
Area Students Named to Dean's List at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Spring Dean's List at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must have maintained at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking 12 or more credit hours.
Students earning recognition for the Dean's List are:
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2012 May 29