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Southern Methodist University and UMC Settle Legal Dispute
The university will remain connected to the denomination.
March 24, 2026
Southern Methodist University has reached a settlement with the South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church, ending a long-running legal battle between the two parties.
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TX Supreme Court Allows Case by UMC to Continue Against SMU
Case revolves around changes to school’s articles of incorporation in 2019 to remove UMC’s control.
July 1, 2025
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the long-running case between Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the United Methodist Church’s South Central Jurisdictional Conference (SCJC) may continue.
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