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  • General Secretary Signs AAC&U Statement Defending Academic Freedom
    Published On: April 28, 2025

    Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, joined more than 500 higher education leaders in signing “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” a statement from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) defending the essential freedoms of U.S. colleges and universities against political interference and coercive government overreach.

  • GBHEM Approves $5.2 Million in Special Grants for UMC Seminaries
    Published On: April 23, 2025

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) approved a one-time Methodist Educational Fund (MEF) subsidy of $400,000 to each of the 13 United Methodist theological schools at its spring 2025 board of directors meeting.

  • Boards Affirm Expanding and Extending the Love of God
    Published On: April 23, 2025

    Presentations from partners energize Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry board members, inspiring questions on how the church might be uniquely positioned to meet this moment of increased suffering around the world.

  • A moral imperative to stand on the side of the gospel
    Published On: April 10, 2025

    Report of General Secretary Roland Fernandes to the Board of Directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry

  • GBHEM Scholarship Enables Mertes to Pursue Sports Economics Dream
    Published On: March 27, 2025

    “I am so grateful and humbled. This scholarship helps me fulfill my dream of attending college, and I look forward to continuing to grow my faith within the Methodist Church throughout college and beyond.” — Matthew Mertes, The Ohio State University Matthew Mertes is...

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United Methodist Student Day

United Methodist Student Day is observed to emphasize the value of education. Contributions received through this special Sunday support scholarships for United Methodist students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

University Senate by Adam Bowers

The University Senate of The United Methodist Church sets and maintains the standards of United Methodist-related education.

Bishop Daniel Wandabula and Rev. Paul Matheri prepare the Lord's Table during the opening service of the 2024 East Africa Mission Consultation in Nairobi, Kenya.

World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity and diversity of the global Christian community. 

GBHEM/GBGM Boards of Directors

The GBHEM/GBGM Board of Directors will hold their joint fall meeting online.