News & Events

On Jan. 26, 2023, the University Senate met virtually and approved a policy change that allows United Methodist students the opportunity to engage in a fully online Master of Divinity degree program.

On Jan. 27, 2023, Dr. Rochelle L. Ford was officially installed as the eighth president of Dillard University.

This year marked the 50th anniversary of women being admitted to the military chaplaincy. A formal celebration was held in Arlington, Virgina, Jan. 12. 

Thanks to the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) grants, both Mária and Ferenc have now graduated with Spiritual Development and Christian Ministry diplomas from Wesley Bible School – the first students to graduate in seven years.

Jurisdictional conferences typically meet every four years to elect new bishops and select members of general boards and agencies. After electing 13 new bishops during their Nov. 2-5 meetings, the denomination’s five U.S. jurisdictional conferences announced episcopal assignments effective Jan. 1.