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We are officially 50 days away from the start of the 2025 season! Take a look at our upcoming schedule. #MonarchMade

For her great work she was inducted into the Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2018. Gladys passed away on January 17th 2026 at the age of 95. #Monarch Made #BlackHistoryMonth

Gladys was a pioneer in her field of math which helped create the Global Positioning System (GPS). She started her journey at Virginia State College a prominent HBCU. Gladys worked for 42 years at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Virginia.

Thank you for following along during this past month while we have been highlighting prominent Black Men and Women in history as well as some MU greats! Our last Black History Month spotlight is Gladys West.

Today is the last day for our MU loyalty Day. Please considering donating to our football program!! Click the link below to Donate. #MonarchMade justgiving.com/campaign/mufoo…

MU and MU FB Loyalty day!!!!!!

He was widely known as one of the most Influential African-American activists during his era. Jesse has unfortunately passed away on February 17th 2026. He was 85 years old. #BlackHistoryMonth2026 #MonarchMade

Jesse launched multiple presidential campaigns where he finished 3rd and 2nd in the Democratic Primary’s. He also spent time as a Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia under the Bush and Clinton Administration.

Our next Black History Month Spotlight is Jesse Jackson. Jesse was an American Civil Rights Activist, Politician, and a Baptist Minister. During the Civil Rights Movement he was a Protege under Dr. Martin Luther King and James Bevel.

Our football program is proud to participate in the university’s Loyalty Day fundraising campaign, an initiative focused on enhancing the overall student-athlete experience. You can help raise money for Methodist University Inc by donating online. justgiving.com/campaign/mufoo…

Read more about how the combination of an athletic injury and an inspirational guest speaker helped Jeremiah find purpose at #MU and provided opportunities to build the leadership skills that will help him succeed after graduation 🎓: tinyurl.com/JSansbury-BHM-…

Jeremiah focuses less on the titles that come with leadership and more on people, ensuring everyone feels valued and treating every person with the same level of respect. He relies on one of his core beliefs: “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”

After an injury shifted his focus from the football field, Jeremiah Sansbury expanded his involvement at #MethodistUniversity into student government, athletics, Greek life, and the Monarch Student Marketing Agency, embracing his natural leadership potential at every opportunity.

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Ozzie played college football at the University of Alabama. After graduation he played Tight End for the Cleveland Browns for 12 years. He is known for his for his time as the first Black General Manager in the NFL working for the Baltimore Ravens, helping win two Super Bowls.

This week we have 2 men to highlight during our Black History Month Spotlight. The first is Leon Clark. Leon is a Methodist Alumni who was an Honorable Mention All American in 96’. Prior to Leon’s arrival to campus he served in the Marines.

Bing is currently the Assistant DL Coach with the Dallas Cowboys. #MonarchMade #BlackHistoryMonth2026

He also had stops at Butler, Pittsburgh, Kent State, and Wofford. Bing eventually earned a Tony Dungy Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the Indianapolis Colts earning a full time roll with them and moving on to the Carolina Panthers.

Our next Black History Month Spotlight is MU alumni Bryan Bing. Bing graduated Methodist in 2015 with a degree in Criminal Justice. During his time at Methodist he totaled 319 Tackles, 3 Interceptions, and 5 Forced fumbles.