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Nelson de Freitas selected as SAGU's Director of World Ministries
Jun 13, 2013 - Campus Culture News
Waxahachie, Texas — June 13, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) announces Nelson de Freitas as the Director of World Ministries. The de Freitas come to SAGU after 22 years as m...
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SAGU alumnus wins 5A UIL High School concert contest
Jun 13, 2013 - Alumni News
Waxahachie, Texas — June 13, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Jared Bass becomes the first alumni to win a 5A first division at a University Interscholastic League (U...
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SAGU offers free, on-demand video lecture series
Jun 04, 2013 - Campus Culture News
Waxahachie, Texas — June 4, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) offers free academic content to the public through video on-demand special lecture series. SAGU Video Marketi...
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SAGU offers theatre education EC-12 program
May 30, 2013 - Communication Arts News
Waxahachie, Texas — May 30, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will offer a Bachelor of Arts in theatre education EC-12 in Fall 2013. The degree plan meets TEA theatre EC-12 ce...
Read moreSAGU hires inaugural cross-country coach
Waxahachie, Texas — May 30, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will offer cross-country as a men's and women's varsity sport in Fall 2013. Teams will compete in…
SAGU raises more than $15,000 for church plant
Waxahachie, Texas — May 21, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students, faculty and staff raised $15,487.28 for SAGU alumni and staff members Jeremiah and Bethany Feicht's church…
SAGU hosts 'The Italy Experience'
Waxahachie, Texas — May 21, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host "The Italy Experience" on March 7-16, 2014. Participants will visit Rome, Pompeii, Florence, Assisi, San…
SAGU celebrates 103rd Commencement with Congressman Joe Barton
Waxahachie, Texas — May 16, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) celebrated its 103rd Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2013, with commencement speaker Congressman Joe Barton. Two…
SAGU alumna Karina White named Teacher of the Year
Waxahachie, Texas — May 7, 2013 — Faculty and staff at Finley Junior High School in Waxahachie, Texas, selected Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Karina White as the…
Hagee Communication Center named in honor of John and Diana Hagee
Waxahachie, Texas — May 6, 2013 — The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) world communication center will open this fall as the John and Diana Hagee Communication Center. President…
SAGU hosts PK party and Camp-U
Waxahachie, Texas — May 1, 2013 — Solid Rock Resources partners with Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) to host Camp-U, a Christian summer camp for junior high and high…
Alumnus serves as associate film producer
Waxahachie, Texas — April 26, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Donovan Fulkerson served as associate producer for the Roebuck Media feature film "CAMP." He is also…
Bible and theology department announce award recipients
Waxahachie, Texas — April 26, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) Department of Bible and Theology held its annual banquet on Thursday, April 25, 2013, and announced the…
Alumnus serves as anti-bullying advocate
Waxahachie, Texas — April 25, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Gerald Magin is an assistant principal at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School of the Fort Worth…
Alumna builds schools and community center in Senegal
Waxahachie, Texas — April 25, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Amy Farley is an Assemblies of God (AG) missionary in Senegal, West Africa. She recently opened…
SAGU collects American Red Cross donations for West
Waxahachie, Texas — April 23, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) partnered with the American Red Cross to collect items for the West, Texas relief effort. Items may be…
SAGU alumnus runs 26.2 miles for Boston
Waxahachie, Texas — April 19, 2013 — On April 18, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Samuel Cabrera ran 26.2 miles in honor of the victims and families affected…
New York Yankees Chaplain speaks in chapel
Waxahachie, Texas — April 16, 2013 — New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets Chaplain Willie Alfonso spoke in Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) chapel on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Alfonso…
HCC update: April 16, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — April 16, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) broke ground on the Hagee Communication Center (HCC) on Friday, April 27, 2012. The estimated move-in date…
Rambo named NAIA Co-Player of the Year
Waxahachie, Texas — April 11, 2013 — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Association All-America Committee announced Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s (SAGU) Dominique…
Criminal Justice offers crime scene training
Waxahachie, Texas — April 11, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) Criminal Justice program enhances students' academic experience by teaching how to properly process crime scenes in professor Bruce…
SAGU alumnus plants church in Boston
Waxahachie, Texas — April 5, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Caleb McNaughton planted The Link in Boston, Mass. in February 2012. Over 150 people attended The…
SAGU alumna published in Forbes® Magazine
Waxahachie, Texas — April 5, 2013 — On April 2, 2013, Forbes® Magazine published the article "Should You Have a Solution Just Because You Identify a Problem?," written by Southwestern…
RFKC film "CAMP" to be released at ShowBiz Cinema 12
Waxahachie, Texas — April 3, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) annually hosts Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC). The film "CAMP," based on true stories from RFKCs nationwide,…
SAGU sports update: March 27, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — March 27, 2013 — The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) baseball team (13-23) played three games against Bacone College in Muskogee, Okla., on Friday, March 22…
Lions' return home a triumphant one
National runner-up given hero's welcome Note to Fans: Please send photos of the team's return (e-mail below) WAXAHACHIE, Texas -- There’s nothing quite like a warm hero’s welcome to a team still…
NAIA semi-final recap and title game forecast
Defense, Nwelue keys 80-64 win over Lindsey Wilson Lions face Georgetown College in Tuesday title game on CBS KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Eleven unanswered points midway through the first half, all scored by Mike…
SAGU advances to NAIA title game, to air on CBS Sports
Waxahachie, Texas — March 19, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) fans packed SAGU's McCafferty Hall Monday night to watch the Lions make history, win the NAIA Division…
SAGU men’s basketball plays in NAIA semi-finals on ESPN3
Kansas City, Missouri — March 18, 2013 — The best season in the history of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men’s basketball continues when they play in the semi-finals…
Lions, Rambo catch fire late, top Hawks, 72-68
Lions advance to quarterfinals with comeback win Team faces Montana Western on Saturday KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Facing a physically imposing team and a five-point deficit with 4:47 remaining, Southwestern Assemblies of…
SAGU redesigns SAGUtv streaming services
Waxahachie, Texas — March 14, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) has redesigned SAGUtv (www.sagu.tv) streaming services. Guests can access content from any modern browser. The site has…
SAGU student is finalist in TXU film contest
Waxahachie, Texas — March 12, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) senior Brittany "Brimo" Morales was chosen as a finalist in the 2013 Texas Utilities (TXU) Student Film…
SAGU MTNA wins Collegiate Chapter of the Year
Waxahachie, Texas — March 12, 2013 — The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Collegiate Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) has been selected as the 2013 MTNA-Benjamin…
SAGU sports update: March 12, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — March 12, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men's basketball team is in Kansas City, Mo., for the NAIA National Championship. They play their first…
SAGU student sings televised solo for Harry Belafonte
Waxahachie, Texas — March 7, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) junior Robert Johnson performed at the Dallas Meyerson Symphony Center with the Grammy-nominated Dallas Black Academy of Arts…
ImpACT Saturday volunteers at Bridges Safehouse
Waxahachie, Texas — March 7, 2013 — Fourty-three Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) students volunteered at Bridges Safehouse and Bridges Thrifty Boutique in Cedar Hill, Texas, on February 10…
SAGU offers scuba diving classes
Waxahachie, Texas — March 5, 2013 — Southern Star Scuba hosts scuba diving lessons every Tuesday in Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) Garrison Wellness Center (GWC). The classes are…
SAGU sports update: March 5, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — March 5, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) hosted the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) tournament March 1-2, 4. The SAGU and University of St. Thomas…
AG Emergency Services Chaplain Robby Jernigan recruits at SAGU
Waxahachie, Texas — March 5, 2013 — Assemblies of God Emergency Services Chaplain Robby Jernigan spoke in four of Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) criminal justice classes on Thursday,…
SAGU professor published in Momentum Magazine
Waxahachie, Texas — February 28, 2013 — The Assemblies of God National Youth Department Momentum Magazine recently published two articles by Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) professor Garland Owensby. In…
SAGU Lions clinch RRAC title
Waxahachie, Texas — February 27, 2013 — The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men’s basketball team won their first ever league title since joining the Red River Athletic Conference…
SAGU offers cross-country as a varsity sport
Waxahachie, Texas — February 22, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will offer cross-country as a men's and women's varsity sport in Fall 2013. Teams will compete in…
SAGU unveils new athletic logo
Waxahachie, Texas - February 22, 2013 - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) unveiled a new athletic logo during the men's basketball win over Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)…
Student perspective: Hannah Snow
Waxahachie, Texas — February 21, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) student Hannah Snow has experienced the struggle of coping with a learning disability. She is now using…
SAGU sports update: February 20, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — February 20, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men's basketball team remains no. 1 in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and are no. 7…
SAGU soccer hosts Charity Cup
Waxahachie, Texas — February 19, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host the Charity Cup soccer tournament to "Give Poverty a Kick" on March 23-24, 2013. The…
WCC update: February 15, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — February 15, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) broke ground on the World Communication Center (WCC) on Friday, April 27, 2012. Steel construction is complete on…
Alumnus James Austin releases first book
Waxahachie, Texas — February 15, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus James Austin released his first book titled "The Tower of Babel in Genesis" on Nov. 11,…
SMA announces Spring 2013 giving project
Waxahachie, Texas — February 14, 2013 — The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Southwestern Missions Association (SMA) announced the Spring 2013 giving project during the semiannual missions convention on…
SAGU hosts 2013 Seven:Fourteen Conference
Waxahachie, Texas — February 11, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host the 2013 Seven:Fourteen Prayer Conference on March 5-6, 2013. The Seven:Fourteen Conference was previously known…
Russian adoption ban blocks SAGU alumnus's dream
Waxahachie, Texas — February 7, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Ryan Froman and his wife Teri adopted a child from Russia in 2011. The Russian ban…
SAGU sports update: February 6, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — January 6, 2013 — On Saturday, February 2, 2013, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Men's Basketball defeated Texas Wesleyan, 90-87. The Lions won Monday, Feb. 4, 2013,…
Waxahachie Chick-fil-A joins SAGU's fight against cancer
Waxahachie, Texas — February 5, 2013 — The Waxahachie Chick-fil-A partnered with Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) to raise donations for its Coaches vs. Cancer campaign on Thursday, Feb. 7…
SAGU alumnus serves as AG chaplain to triathletes
Waxahachie, Texas — January 31, 2013 — In March 2012, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Ricky Van Pay was endorsed as the first Assemblies of God (AG) chaplain…
Two SAGU student films win first place awards
Waxahachie, Texas — January 29, 2013 — Two Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) student films will be honored with first place awards at the 2013 National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)…
SAGU sports update: January 29, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — January 29, 2013 — After a demanding week of games, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men's basketball defeated Bacone College Saturday night 72-62, and Langston University…
SAGU hosts children's ministry seminar, Feb. 5 - 7
Waxahachie, Texas — January 28, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) Bible and church ministries department will host a children's ministry seminar "Children's Ministry Leadership," featuring Brian Dollar,…
SAGU criminal justice conducts traffic stop demonstration
Waxahachie, Texas — January 25, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God Universities (SAGU) criminal justice students get hands-on experience of how to conduct a routine traffic stop by Ellis County…
SAGU alumna lands job with BASF Freeport
Waxahachie, Texas — January 24, 2013 — In December 2012, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Tabitha Ray began her first official day as the Communications Specialist (Community Outreach…
SAGU kicks off Spring 2013 semester
Waxahachie, Texas — January 23, 2013 — On Saturday, Jan. 12, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) kicked off the Spring 2013 semester as new Lions began arriving for New…
SAGU sports update: January 22, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — January 22, 2013 — After defeating Jarvis and Texas College, Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) men's basketball remain in first in the Red River Athletic Conference…
SAGU hosts Coaches vs. Cancer, Jan. 26
Waxahachie, Texas — January 21, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host Coaches versus Cancer, Saturday, January 26, 2013, on SAGU’s campus in the Sheaffer Full Life…
SAGU offers a Certificate of Completion in TESOL
Waxahachie, Texas — January 18, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) English and Foreign Language department offers a Certificate of Completion in Teaching English to Speakers of Other…
SAGU men's basketball first in RRAC and No. 17 in NAIA
Waxahachie, Texas — January 15, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) men's basketball team is currently first in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) with a 14-3 record…
WCC update: January 14, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — January 14, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) broke ground on the World Communication Center (WCC) on Friday, April 27, 2012. All steel is complete on…
SAGU alumnus releases debut comedy album
Waxahachie, Texas — January 10, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Taylor Johnson released his debut comedy album "Don’t Panic" on January 4, 2013. The album is…
SAGU sports update: January 9, 2013
Waxahachie, Texas — January 9, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men's basketball team won against St. Thomas, 78 - 73, on Saturday, January 5. SAGU is tied…
SAGU presents Civil War seminar
Waxahachie, Texas — January 8, 2013 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will present "A House Divided: Life and Thought in the American Civil War Era," January 22 -…
Professor releases third comedy album
Waxahachie, Texas — December 18, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) professor Garland Owensby released his third comedy CD titled "Manly-Man." Owensby's comedy album "Manly-Man" was recorded during two…
Women's head basketball coach earns 100th SAGU career win
Waxahachie, Texas — December 14, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Women's Head Basketball Coach Arlon Beadles achieved his 100th SAGU win on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, as…
SAGU gives during the Christmas season
Waxahachie, Texas — December 13, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) has joined The United Way of West Ellis County (UWWEC) and other local churches to aid those…
SAGU begins Jamie Norton Lund Scholarship
Waxahachie, Texas — December 13, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God (SAGU) has begun a scholarship fund in honor of the late alumna Jamie Lund. The scholarship is for English major…
SAGU alumnus serves as football chaplain at the University of North Carolina
Waxahachie, Texas — December 13, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Mitch Mason serves as the football chaplain at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill,…
SAGU student Karla Miller wins $100,000 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
BY MELISSA CADE Waxahachie Daily Light staff writer Waxahachie, Texas — December 12, 2012 — Karla Miller of Hesston, Kan., and a freshman at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie,…
WCC Update: December 6, 2012
Waxahachie, Texas — December 6, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) broke ground on the World Communication Center (WCC) on Friday, April 27, 2012. Since then, 3i Construction…
SAGU Planned Giving Office offers post-election tax advice
Waxahachie, Texas — December 6, 2012 — Now that the elections are over, it is time to assess our tax situations. Congress continues to discuss tax rates and deductions. Much…
Worship Leader Jared Anderson visits SAGU
Waxahachie, Texas — December 4, 2012 — Worship leader and musician Jared Anderson led worship in Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) chapel service on Wednesday, November 14. “Worship songs are…
SAGU MTNA chapter hosts local concerts
Waxahachie, Texas — December 4, 2012 — The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Collegiate Chapter of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) hosted "Psalmody," a campus-wide songwriting competition. SAGU student…
SAGU Theatre presents 'Humbug'
Waxahachie, Texas — November 21, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Theatre department will present the dinner theater event "Humbug" from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2. Tickets are…
'Up in the Air' events to raise funds for Royal Family Kids Camp
Waxahachie, Texas — November 16, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host their third Royal Family Kids Camp (RFKC) in Summer 2013. "Up in the Air," a…
SAGU sports update: November 13, 2012
Waxahachie, Texas — November 13, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University's (SAGU) football team closed the season with a 24-13 win against Texas College on Saturday, November 10. The Lady…
SAGU makes Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work for second consecutive year
Waxahachie, Texas – November 13, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies God University (SAGU) ranked 13th in midsize companies in The Dallas Morning News’ Top 100 Workplaces in DFW on Sunday, November…
SAGU hosts more than 600 Fall 2012 Campus Days guests
Waxahachie, Texas — November 8, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) hosted Fall 2012 Campus Days on Thursday, November 1 - Friday, November 2. More than 600 guests…
SAGU alumnus mobilizes youth ministry
Waxahachie, Texas — November 8, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumnus Matt Netzer, youth pastor at St. Charles First Assembly (St. Peters, Mo.), mobilized the Level 5…
SAGU faculty member releases third poetry book
Waxahachie, Texas — November 6, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) English Instructor Amy George will release her third poetry book "Desideratum" (Finishing Line Press, Georgetown, Ky.) on…
Snowstorm forecasted for Tuesday, Nov. 6
Waxahachie, Texas — November 6, 2012 — Last basketball season, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) began a new tradition called the SAGU Snowstorm. This year's snowstorm is forecasted for…
SAGU receives second consecutive Champions of Character award
Waxahachie, Texas — November 1, 2012 — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) named Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) a recipient of the Champions of Character Five-Star Award…
Professor serves as evaluator for Academy of Preachers
Waxahachie, Texas — October 31, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) professor Jeff Magruder was a sermon evaluator for the Academy of Preachers (AoP) National Festival of Young…
SAGU sports update: October 31, 2012
Waxahachie, Texas — October 31, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) men and women's soccer teams seasons come to an end this weekend. Lady Lion's volleyball will play…
Alumni band releases self-titled album 'OneAmongMany'
Waxahachie, Texas — October 26, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumni Binil Chacko, Jeanette Martinez and Shan Varghes are members of the Christian music group OneAmongMany. The…
SAGU hosts Credentialing Day 2012
Waxahachie, Texas — October 25, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) held its fifth annual Credentialing Day on October 17, 2012. Credentialing Day allows students to meet with…
SAGU forms colleges, announces new dean
Waxahachie, Texas — October 25, 2012 — Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) announced plans to restructure its two academic colleges, the College of Bible and Church Ministries and the…
President Kermit Bridges continues 'Voting Your Values' series
Waxahachie, Texas — October 23, 2012 — On September 11, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) President Kermit Bridges began a sermon series on topics related to Christian values and…
SAGU Alumna Karissa Ross performs as improv comedian
Waxahachie, Texas — October 23, 2012 — In addition to her career as an educator, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) alumna Karissa Ross performs in comedy and improv festivals…
