SMU is trying to break ties with the United Methodist Church after the denomination voted in 2019 to continue their ban on ordaining gay clergy and conducting same-sex marriages. UMC says they own the school, and the university's board cannot unilaterally change their governing documents. Note: After conservative factions broke off from UMC, the denomination changed its stances on LGBTQ bans earlier this year. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/schools/texas-supreme-court-will-case-smu-break-with-united-methodist-church/287-6dd3a34c-3cf3-4563-ad7d-f5c07be0ce98
