• GBHEM Scholarship Helps Engineer Gunn’s Career Dreams
    Published On: February 27, 2025

    A scholarship recipient from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Connor Gunn is pursuing his dream of becoming a mechanical engineer at the University of West Florida, with a focus on automotive engineering.

  • Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Harms Us All
    Published On: February 24, 2025

    Students on the campus of Drew University, a United Methodist-affiliated school. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS By Roland Fernandes, General Secretary of Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries of The United Methodist ChurchThe General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church...

  • GRASP Scholarship Helps Adisa Continue studies at Africa University
    Published On: February 24, 2025

    A scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s (GBHEM) International Grants and Scholarship Program (GRASP), is helping Anne Adisa continue her studies at Africa University without the financial burden that often comes with higher education.

  • Executive Appointments in Ministry and Education
    Published On: February 21, 2025

    The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) is pleased to announce the appointments of the Rev. Margaret Lassiat as executive director of ministry and Dr. Philip Wingeier-Rayo as executive director of education. These leaders bring decades of experience in ministry, education and global leadership, making them well-suited to further GBHEM’s mission of equipping...

  • GBHEM Scholarship Helps Chipongo Focus on Empowering Women, Transforming Communities
    Published On: February 20, 2025

    The E. Craig Brandenburg Scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry is a catalyst for this vision, empowering Jacqualine Chipongo to use her education and faith to create positive change.

  • GBHEM Scholarship, Life Experiences Help Butler-Cefalo Answer God’s Call
    Published On: February 18, 2025

    Abby Butler-Cefalo's calling into ministry is becoming a reality thanks to the support of the GBHEM scholarship. "As someone who had grown up homeless…I would not be able to attend seminary without this financial support,” Butler-Cefalo said.

  • University Senate Meets for First Session of New Quadrennium
    Published On: February 18, 2025

    The University Senate of The United Methodist Church met Feb. 10-11 in Atlanta for its first meeting of the new quadrennium. The University Senate of The United Methodist Church met Feb. 10-11 in Atlanta for its first meeting of the new quadrennium. Senators from Methodist-related U.S....

  • GRASP Scholarship Helps Abiud Get Textbooks and Supplies for Studies
    Published On: February 17, 2025

    The (GRASP) scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) helps Nyamongo Abiud support his studies in biotechnology and climate change and cover essential educational expenses, including textbooks and supplies at Africa University.

  • MTSE Forum in Prague Focuses on Self-Care and Strategic Planning
    Published On: February 17, 2025

    MTSE members and the e-academy students in the sanctuary of the church in the Czech Methodist Center in Prague. The Methodist-Related Theological Schools of Europe (MTSE) met in Prague, February 3-7, for a forum on self-care and strategic planning. Led by outgoing President Hilde Marie...

  • GBHEM Scholarship Aids Callan Jacobson’s Journey Toward a Career in Investment Banking
    Published On: February 13, 2025

    Callan Jacobson, a finance student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, is deeply grateful for the scholarship from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministries, which allows him to focus more on his studies and faith.