Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Cooper High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Cooper High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Cooper High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Cooper 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 Accepted to McMurry University for Fall 2016
McMurry University has accepted the following students for entrance in fall 2016.
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2016 Apr 25
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
Area Students Members of Kappa Pi International Art Fraternity
For 100 years, Kappa Pi has offered thousands of art students and professionals a group to call home and an umbrella under which success, talent, creativity and scholarship can be covered. In hundreds of chapters around the United States and abroad, students and professionals with a similar passion for visual art are today enjoying the excursions, lectures, exhibitions and companionship that comes from being part of a group of like-minded individuals.
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2016 Mar 24
Area Students Accepted to McMurry University for Fall 2016
McMurry University has accepted the following students for entrance in fall 2016.
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2016 Mar 21
McMurry University Students Win Art Awards
McMurry University student artists received awards at the 2016 McMurry Student Art Competition, a juried exhibit of artwork now on display in the Amy Graves Ryan Fine Arts Gallery.The entries were judged by local Abilene artists Steve Neves and Taysha Benson.
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2016 Mar 15
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 Accepted to McMurry University for Fall 2016
McMurry University has accepted the following students for entrance in fall 2016.
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2016 Feb 24
McMurry University Students Win Art Awards
Several McMurry University student artists received awards at the seventh annual Intercollegiate Art Competition, a juried exhibit of artwork by students from Abilene colleges and universities, at the Center for Contemporary Art in downtown Abilene.
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2016 Feb 19
Area Students Members of the McMurry War Hawk Bass Club
The McMurry War Hawk Bass Team was founded in March 2012 with the goal of helping those who want to learn more about fishing. The team participates in a number of sanctioned collegiate bass tournaments.
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2016 Feb 4
McMurry Percussion Ensemble To Perform at Texas Music Educators Association
The McMurry Percussion Ensemble will be performing at the Texas Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio. The ensemble also will perform at several high schools while in San Antonio. The group began preparing an ambitious program following its invitation last spring to perform at the country's largest music conference, with an expected attendance of over 26,000 students and professionals. The ensemble, directed by Dr. Joshua Knight will perform 30 minutes of music on Thursday, February 11, at 12:30 p.m. in CC Bridge Hall at Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The repertoire includes a world premiere performance of Zenith by Benjamin Finley, written for and dedicated to Dr. Knight and the ensemble. Additionally, Dr. Finley will be on campus to work with the ensemble and record his piece for the publisher, Tapspace.
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2016 Feb 4
Area Students Pledge McMurry University Men's Social Clubs
Through membership in one of the men's or women's social clubs at McMurry, students have opportunities for special involvement in intramurals, Homecoming, Presentation, Sing Song, and Slime Olympics, to name a few. Social clubs also leave lasting memories of friendship, leadership, acceptance of responsibility, and scholastic excellence.
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2016 Jan 22
Area Students Members of The Shareholders Club at McMurry University
The purpose of The Shareholders Business Club is to promote interest in Business among the students of McMurry University. Membership is open to any student in the School of Business at McMurry as well as any current student interested in Business.
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2016 Jan 22
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 Residents Named to McMurry University Cheerleading Team
The following area residents were named to the 2015-16 McMurry University Cheerleading Team..
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2016 Jan 21
Area Students Pledge McMurry University Women's Social Clubs
Through membership in one of the men's or women's social clubs at McMurry, students have opportunities for special involvement in intramurals, Homecoming, Presentation, Sing Song, and Slime Olympics, to name a few. Social clubs also leave lasting memories of friendship, leadership, acceptance of responsibility, and scholastic excellence.
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2016 Jan 19
Area Students Members of McMurry University Women's Social Clubs
Through membership in one of the men's or women's social clubs at McMurry, students have opportunities for special involvement in intramurals, Homecoming, Presentation, Sing Song, and Slime Olympics, to name a few. Social clubs also leave lasting memories of friendship, leadership, acceptance of responsibility, and scholastic excellence.
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2016 Jan 7
Area Students Receive Scholarships from McMurry University
McMurry University is pleased to announce that the following students received scholarships at the Honors Day Scholarship Competition on December 12, 2015.
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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
Area Students Named to Dean's Honor Roll at McMurry University
The following students have been named to the Fall 2015 Dean's Honor Roll at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll, 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 Honor Roll are:
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2016 Jan 4
Belmont University Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List
The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Fall 2015 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
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2016 Jan 4
McMurry University Women's social club Alpha Psi Alpha raises donations
McMurry University Women's social club Alpha Psi Alpha raised donations for its annual Huntington's Disease philanthropy fundraiser, this year a Lip Sync contest.
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2015 Dec 10
Three McMurry Art Students Win Awards
Three McMurry University art students received awards at the First Annual Abilene Artists Coalition juried art show held in the Cockerell Galleries in Abilene, Texas, on December 4.
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2015 Dec 8
Students Participate in McMurry 2015-16 War Hawk Band
The following area students are performing in the 2015-16 McMurry University War Hawk Concert Band.
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2015 Dec 7
Area Students Enrolled in McMurry University Honors Classes
McMurry University is proud to announce its Honors Program Class for the 2015-16 academic year. The following students from your area are enrolled in Honors courses at the University.
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2015 Nov 20
Students Participate in McMurry 2015-16 War Hawk Percussion Ensemble
The following area students are performing in the 2015-16 McMurry University War Hawk Percussion Ensemble.
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2015 Nov 20
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 War Hawk Band To Participate in 2016 London New Year's Day Parade
The McMurry University War Hawk Marching Band will participate in the 2016 London New Year's Day Parade, McMurry Band Director David Robinson announced.
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2015 Nov 18
Students Participate in McMurry 2015-16 War Hawk Band
The following area students are performing in the 2015-16 McMurry University War Hawk Marching Band.
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2015 Nov 17
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