16 April, 2024

Ozark Christian College

LCU Preps Students, Employees for School’s Closure

LCU Preps Students, Employees for School’s Closure

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Two weeks after announcing its upcoming closure, Lincoln Christian University is working out the details for its existing students and employees. LCU President Silas McCormick said he held an in-person meeting attended by 20 to 25 students at Lincoln’s campus. The students were “obviously sad and disappointed,” he said. But they were “incredibly gracious.” . . .

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‘Mr. OCC’ Meredith Williams Uses Facebook Like Barnabas (and Barney Fife)

‘Mr. OCC’ Meredith Williams Uses Facebook Like Barnabas (and Barney Fife)

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Among the 15,000 Ozark Christian College alumni, Meredith Williams is a legend. During his 46 years at OCC, Meredith wore many hats, including admissions director, alumni director, and many others. Nicknamed “Mr. OCC,” he’s been the college’s single best cheerleader, and when he retired in 2013 at age 73, his ministry didn’t stop. He just moved it to Facebook. . . .

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