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SAGU commissions students for Mission TEN trips
May 17, 2012 - World Ministries (Missions) News
Waxahachie, Texas – May 17, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) held its annual commissioning service during chapel on April 18, 2012. This year, 130 SAGU students will travel t...
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SAGU traveling worship team ministers in Costa Rica
May 11, 2012 - Campus Culture News
Waxahachie, Texas - May 11, 2012 - Southwestern Assemblies of God (SAGU) traveling worship band Ransomed went to Costa Rica on March 31, 2012, to lead worship at a youth retreat for Assemblies of G...
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SAGU celebrates 101st Commencement ceremony with Texas Representative Jim Pitts
May 08, 2012 - Campus Culture News
Waxahachie, Texas – May 8, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) celebrated its 101st Commencement ceremony on Friday, April 27, 2012, with commencement speaker Texas Representati...
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SAGU breaks ground on World Communication Center
May 07, 2012 - Campus Culture News
Waxahachie, Texas – May 7, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) broke ground on its World Communication Center (WCC) on Friday, April 27, 2012. State Representatives Gary Elkins ...
Read moreAdditional $2 million gift puts SAGU within $1 million of goal
Waxahachie, Texas — May 7, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) received an additional $2 million toward the construction of the World Communication Center (WCC) on Friday, April…
President Kermit Bridges re-elected for 5-year term
Waxahachie, Texas — May 3, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) President Kermit Bridges was re-elected for a 5-year term by the Board of Regents on Friday, April…
SAGU hosts Spring 2012 Commencement ceremony
Waxahachie, Texas – April 24, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will hold the Spring 2012 Commencement ceremony on Friday, April 27, at 6 p.m. in the Sheaffer…
SAGU announces Texas Book Company as new provider
Waxahachie, Texas – April 19, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) has announced Texas Book Company (TBC) as its new supplier for SAGU’s on-campus bookstore. “We are very pleased…
SAGU Cinema set to film fifth major production
Waxahachie, Texas – April 18, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Cinema is filming “Under the Sun,” the university’s third summer film and fifth major production in the…
Solid Rock Ministries partners with SAGU to host Camp U
Waxahachie, Texas – April 17, 2012 – Solid Rock Ministries partners with Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) to host Camp U, a Christian summer camp for junior high and…
SAGU receives additional $4.3 million toward $21 million project plus $1 million challenge grant
Waxahachie, Texas – April 16, 2012 – Last fall Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) announced a $5 million gift toward a $21 million World Communication Center. Since that announcement…
SAGU students help with Lancaster disaster relief
Waxahachie, Texas – April 16, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students jioned Convoy of Hope and North Texas Assemblies of God to aid in disaster relief in…
Alpha Iota Nu chapter of Phi Alpha Theta elects new officers
Waxahachie, Texas – April 13, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Alpha Iota Nu chapter of Phi Alpha Theta had its annual business meeting on Tuesday, April 3.…
SAGU students excel in music competitions
Waxahachie, Texas – April 13, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students and faculty excelled in music performances on March 24, 2012. SAGU student Heidi Borden and her…
SAGU Instructor Tyrone Block receives military award
Waxahachie, Texas – April 11, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) music instructor Tyrone Block was presented the Colonel Finley R. Hamilton Military Outstanding Musician Award on January…
Brigadier General Michael Miller speaks during chapel
Waxahachie, Texas – April 10, 2012 – Brigadier General (BG) and Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Michael Miller spoke in chapel on April 3. General Miller originally came to SAGU…
Red Oak Elementary students visit SAGU
Waxahachie, Texas – April 10, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) welcomed 100 second-graders from Red Oak Elementary School for a field trip and miniature sports camp on…
Wellness Center group exercise classes receive positive response
Waxahachie, Texas – April 5, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) Garrison Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes. Overall attendance at the Wellness Center has increased…
SAGU hosts "Make a Difference" Day
Waxahachie, Texas – April 3, 2012 – On March 31, 2012, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students and faculty participated in “Make A Difference” Day. The event was hosted…
SAGU hosts 720 Campus Days guests, sets record
Waxahachie, Texas – March 28, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) hosted Campus Days Thursday, March 22 – Friday, March 23. Campus Days is a 2-day opportunity for prospective…
Alumna walks 250 miles for pro-life movement
Waxahachie, Texas – March 28, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Carisma Reyes will walk 250 miles in 21 days with 38 other women for the “Back…
SAGU hosts concert with Indian worship band Aradhna
Waxahachie, TX – March 22, 2012 – Chris Hale and Pete Hicks, members of the musical group Aradhna, will perform at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) on March 27,…
SAGU Sports Update: NCCAA National Championship
Waxahachie, Texas – March 13, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) men’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to attend the National Christian College Athletic Association’s (NCCAA) Division…
Men’s soccer team attributes success to unity and spiritual growth
Waxahachie, TX – March 7, 2012 – During the Fall 2011 season, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men’s soccer team made SAGU history with a trip to the…
SAGU alumnus holds book signing on campus
Waxahachie, TX – March 5, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Bart Cannon held a book signing SAGU’s Nelson Memorial Library for his new book titled “From…
SAGU presents “Shakespeare in Hollywood"
Waxahachie, TX – February 28, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Theatre will perform “Shakespeare in Hollywood” March 1-3, 5 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 at 3…
SAGU to host Spring Break Soccer Camp 2012
Waxahachie, TX – February 24, 2012 – This March SAGU will host its 2012 Spring Break Soccer Camp. During the camp, students ages 6 to 12 will have the opportunity…
Benefit concert for first US commissioned AGWM missionaries in London
Waxahachie, TX – February 22, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) faculty members Nathan and Meredith Jones will be the first Assemblies of God world missionaries in London,…
SAGU hosts Alpha seminar
Waxahachie, Texas – February 22, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will be hosting an Alpha Seminar course February 28 – March 1 in the Mundt room. SAGU…
SAGU hosts Coaches versus Cancer, February 18
Waxahachie, Texas – February 15, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host Coaches versus Cancer, Saturday, February 18, 2012, on SAGU’s campus in the Sheaffer Full Life…
Career Services hosts Dress for Success
Waxahachie, Texas - February 14, 2012 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Career Services hosted its annual Dress for Success event on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. “It was such a…
FCA awards athletic trainer the 2011 Male Huddle Coach of the Year
The Greater Dallas Fellowship of Christian Athletes awarded SAGU Athletic Trainer Jaroy Carpenter the 2011 Male Huddle Coach of the Year. The award was presented during the annual FCA Coaches Appreciation…
SAGU goes green with reusable to-go container program
Waxahachie, Texas – January 31, 2012 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Dining Services has implemented a reusable to-go food container program. “The health and safety of our customers, our employees…
Renowned educator Carrie Abbott addresses students about biblical perspectives of gender
Waxahachie, Texas – January 31, 2012 – Carrie Abbott, a leading communicator and educator on human sexuality and relationships, spoke during chapel at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) on…
Alumnus serves as hospital chaplain
Waxahachie, Texas – January 26, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus James Austin serves as a chaplain resident for Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Austin says, "Chaplaincy…
"To Every Nation" documentary released on SAGUtv
Waxahachie, Texas – January 26, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Digital Media Arts students joined student-led missionary teams to create a groundbreaking, feature-length documentary of their 2011…
Students witness spiritual awakening at "Revival Prayer"
Waxahachie, TX – January 17, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Revival Prayer is a weekly prayer meeting hosted by Southwestern Missions Association (SMA). Students meet in the…
SAGU Worship song to to be featured on Worship Leader Song DISCovery
Waxahachie, TX – January 17, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) original worship song “Shine” from the “In All The Earth” album will be featured on Worship Leader…
Student produces worship album
Waxahachie, TX – January 16, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) sophomore Joseph Drinkard recorded his first album titled “I Serve A King”. After a series of personal crises,…
Alumnus starts hip-hop ministry
Waxahachie, TX – January 12, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Jeremy Russell ministers to youth through rap and hip-hop music. Russell, also known as “Protégé", founded…
Sports Update: January 12, 2012
SAGU receives Champions of Character Five Star Award Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a recipient of The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Five Star Award…
Student wins $23,000 Dr. Pepper scholarship
Waxahachie, TX – January 11, 2012 – On January 6, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) junior Glorie Ndongala won the runner-up $23,000 tuition prize after competing for the grand prize of…
Alumnus leads opening prayer for U.S. Congress
Waxahachie, TX - December 19, 2011 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Bryan Thiessen was selected by Pennsylvania Congressman Tim Murphy (18th district) to give the invocation for…
Students raise more than $24,000 for giving project
Waxahachie, TX – December 8, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students and sponsors have raised $24,105 for the semester giving project, surpassing the set goal of $22,000.…
Psychology department hosts HopeLine Crisis Call Center
Waxahachie, TX – December 7, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) psychology students are participating in SAGU’s HopeLine Crisis Call Center through Dawson McAllister Live Radio show (DMLive). TheHopeLine…
Lions Basketball makes NAIA Coaches Poll
SAGU one of three RRAC teams ranked Flying under the radar, team now a blip on ratings screen WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men’s basketball team, off to their best start in…
Weekend Sports Update: December 5, 2011
Volleyball The Lady Lions left Nationals with a 1-3 record, yet still produced another successful season at 23-18. This season, the team had notable wins against Friends University, John Brown University and…
“In All the Earth” album now available on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and CDbaby
Waxahachie, TX – December 5, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) released its live worship recording “In All the Earth” on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Recording for the…
SAGU celebrates its 100th Commencement ceremony
Waxahachie, TX – December 2, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will hold its 100th Commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9 in the Sheaffer Full…
Alumni involved with international adoption programs
Waxahachie, TX – December 1, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) graduate history alumni Darren Sapp and Darren Lewis met through the School of Distance Education (SDE) and,…
SAGU Sports Update: Nationals
Volleyball The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) women’s volleyball team won against #4 seed Malone University (Ohio), 3-2, December 1, 2011, at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Nationals…
Student hosts human trafficking awareness event
Waxahachie, TX – December 1, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) student and social work major Desiree Richards partners with Hope Spring Safe House to host a human…
SAGU Theatre presents "Over the River and Through the Woods"
Waxahachie, TX – November 29, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) Theatre will perform “Over the River and Through the Woods,” December 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. and December…
SAGU receives $7.8 million in gifts in four months
Waxahachie, TX – November 28, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) has received $7,800,000 in donor gifts in the past four months. Five million dollars of the donation…
Professor holds “World Series of Math"
Waxahachie, TX – November 23, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) professor Tom Ferguson hosted a “World Series of Math” competition with students from his college algebra classes. For…
Weekend Sports Update: Thanksgiving
Men’s Soccer SAGU hosted the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I Central Regionals from November 17-19. Of the six teams, the Lions were the sixth seed. On Thursday, SAGU…
SAGU men show that chivalry isn't dead
Waxahachie, TX – November 18, 2011 – Fresh Friday is a new movement on the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) campus. Its purpose is to promote chivalry among male…
Fans witness the birth of a tradition, SAGU Snowstorm
Waxahachie, TX – November 16, 2011 – During Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Men’s Basketball game against Sterling College (KS), Saturday, November 12, fans launched more than 2,000 pingpong…
SAGU ranks 8th in midsize companies in The Dallas Morning News’ 2011 Top 100 Places to Work
Waxahachie, TX – November 14, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies God University (SAGU) ranked 8th in midsize companies in The Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 Workplaces in DFW on Sunday, November…
SAGU Volleyball at the Red River Tournament streams live
Lady Lions in RRAC Tourney SAGU takes on Texas Wesleyan at 1:00pm BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- The Southwestern Assemblies of God University women's volleyball team, in the Red River Athletic Conference tournament for…
SAGU couple loses a combined 220 pounds
Waxahachie, TX – November 11, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) staff members Jeff and Heather Francis have each lost over one hundred pounds this year. “I had been…
Students receive Making THE Difference Scholarships
Waxahachie, TX - November 10, 2011 - Nine Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students have been awarded Making THE Difference (MTD) Scholarships. A total of $120,000 in MTD Scholarships have been awarded…
Alumna to compete on “Food Network Challenge,” November 13
Waxahachie, TX – November 8, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Wendy Weixel Collinsworth will appear on the Food Network Channel’s “Food Network Challenge” on Sunday, November…
Students showcase talents at Teeter Coffee House
Waxahachie, TX – November 8, 2011 – For the past three semesters, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Teeter Dormitory has hosted Teeter Coffee House. The event showcases Teeter residents’…
Alumnus serves as youth pastor at The Potter’s House
Waxahachie, TX – November 7, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Drew Castillo serves as “The Fire House” youth pastor at The Potter’s House in Dallas, TX.…
SAGU releases live recording “In All the Earth"
Waxahachie, TX – November 3, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) releases its live worship recording Thursday, November 3, 2011. Recording for the album occurred during Late Night…
SAGU hosts Credentialing Day 2011
Waxahachie, TX – November 1, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) held its fourth annual Credentialing Day on October 27, 2011. Credentialing Day allows students to meet with…
Weekend Sports Update: October 29
Waxhachie, TX – November 1, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) volleyball beat Mid-American Christian University, 3-1, on Saturday, October 29. The same day, SAGU’s Women’s soccer team…
Missionaries and APSAI students evacuate Bangkok
Waxahachie, TX - October 28, 2011 - Assemblies of God Missionary Wayne Brown and his family, 13 Asia Pacific Student Abroad Initiative (APSAI) students, and five other missionaries have evacuated…
Alumna serves as SMU Chi Alpha pastor
Waxahachie, TX – October 28, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Mandy (Bass) Pathak serves alongside husband Shomik in the Chi Alpha ministry at Southern Methodist University…
Delmer and Eleanor Guynes memorialized in dormitory
Waxahachie, TX – October 26, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) memorialized Delmer and Eleanor Guynes with a wall display during the Homecoming events held on Friday, October…
Weekend Sports Update
Volleyball Tyler, Texas – October 22, 2011 – The SAGU Lady Lions volleyball team had a landslide win against the Texas College Steers. They won 3-0, with a match set of…
Athletic Student Profile: Joe Ballah, future medical missionary to Liberia
Waxahachie, TX – October 21, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) sophomore Joe Ballah was recruited by Aaron DeLoach last year to play on SAGU’s men’s soccer team.…
Alumna receives Milken Educator Award
Waxahachie, TX – October 18, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Alumna Andrea Morales McKenna was presented with a Milken Educator Award on October 7, 2011. McKenna is…
All-Steinway concert and awarding to be held October 20
By Lauren A. Kwedar Waxahachie, TX – October 18, 2011 – Casey D. Saliba, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Steinway Hall – Dallas/Fort Worth/Plano, confirmed today that Southwestern Assemblies of…
Communication Arts adds new faculty
Waxahachie, TX – October 14, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Communication Arts Department hired Ursula Gutierrez and Julia Hunt as faculty members this fall. Ursula Gutierrez, a Florida…
The Harvesters minister in India
Click on thumbnail to view full photo Waxahachie, TX – October 11, 2011 – This summer, May 17-25, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Harvesters singing group traveled to Mercy Hospital in…
SAGU hosts Biblical Archaeology seminar
Waxahachie, TX - October 10, 2011 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host a Biblical Archaeology Seminar October 11-13, 2011. The seminar is free and open to the…
Espinoza named Libero of the Week
Waxahachie, TX – October 7, 2011 – Laura Espinoza of Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) volleyball team was named the Libero of the Week (September 26 – October 2)…
Athletics plan fall ministry opportunities
Waxahachie, TX – October 6, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Director of Sports Medicine Jaroy Carpenter will lead student athletes in various outreach ministries locally and abroad…
History Society visits Vicksburg
Waxahachie, TX - October 4, 2011 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) History Society visited Vicksburg, Mississippi, September 23-24. Twelve students and faculty visited the city's National Military Park…
SMA challenges student body to 30-day prayer
Waxahachie, TX - September 29, 2011 - The Southwestern Missions Association (SMA) launched the Live-Dead Challenge on Friday, September 23. The 30-day challenge is a call for the Southwestern Assemblies…
Communication Arts plans for the semester
Waxahachie, TX – September 28, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Theatre is planning for two plays this semester: "The Boys Next Door” on October 27-30 and "Over…
SAGU reaches third consecutive fall enrollment over 2,000 students
Waxahachie, TX – September 22, 2011 – This year, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) achieved its third consecutive fall enrollment above 2,000 students with a total of 2,023. On-campus…
Student wins UPS scholarship
Waxahachie, TX - September 19, 2011 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) freshman Brittney Matthews has been selected to receive a $2,400 UPS Scholarship provided through the ICUT Foundation.…
SAGU hosts Royal Family Kids Camp
Waxahachie, TX – September 16, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) hosted its first Royal Family Kids Camp. Students and staff members volunteered the first week of July…
Lions Football wins first game
Waxahachie, TX – September 16, 2011 – In a college football game dominated by the defense, it was a last minute score by an offensive unit that capped a wild…
SAGU holds reception for scholarship recipients
Waxahachie, TX – September 13, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) held a dessert reception hosted by President and Mrs. Kermit Bridges for the Vada Swick Hagee, James…
Sporting events to broadcast live
Waxahachie, TX – September 9, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Media Services will live stream its sporting events again this fall. The first live broadcast will be…
Lion’s Den serves sushi
Waxahachie, TX – September 7, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) cafe’, The Lion’s Den, began serving “Yummi Sushi” for the first time Monday, August 29. Fresh sushi is…
SAGU hosts “The Influence of Christianity on Culture and Politics"
SAGU's School of Distance Education and Harrison School of Graduate Studies will host the Fall 2011 Fly-In seminar entitled "Influence of Christianity on Culture and Politics.” The event will feature…
SAGU hosts 5K run for Senegal school
Waxahachie, TX – August 26, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Student Missions Association (SMA) partners with SAGU alumna Amy Farley to host a 5K run/walk on October…
Professor Wyckoff receives Delta Alpha Award
Waxahachie, TX – August 23, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Graduate Chair of Theological Studies John Wyckoff was awarded the Delta Alpha Award by the Alliance for…
SAGU completes cafeteria remodel
Waxahachie, TX – August 19, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) completed the Sheaffer Full Life Center (FLC) Cafeteria remodel Friday, August 12. The University’s cafeteria renovations include new…
