ACU offers several resources to help students succeed in their academic, financial and spiritual lives. Some of these resources include: The Writing Center The Tutoring Center The Speaking Center The Alpha Scholars Program The Career Development Center Financial aid advisors Academic coaches Academic advisors Alongside ... [Read More…]
Students express relief over return of block to 36 hours
At the start of the spring semester, administration notified students that the block tuition model would be reduced to 33 hours for the next academic year. In March, administration retracted this change, returning block tuition to 36 hours. The initial decision led to comments from students and faculty alike. Brenda Castillo, freshman biology ... [Read More…]
Second largest U.S. fire effects student and their community
Students constantly are facing day to day battles on campus that go unnoticed, sometimes from miles away. Worry and fear are in the back of their mind as they sit in classes and participate in extra-curriculars. Peyton Dockray is one of these students. Dockray is a senior Kinesiology major from Canadian, a city that recently burned in a ... [Read More…]
Sing Song Block Party to return this weekend
On Saturday, the Sing Song Committee will be hosting their annual block party outside of Moody Coliseum around the GATA fountain. It is free and open for anyone who wants to come. The Sing Song Block Party was started in 2019 so that the ACU community could continue to celebrate Sing Song together. “This year, we are trying to make the block ... [Read More…]
Police Log Mar 12 – 19
3/14/2024 6:00 p.m. Criminal Trespass Warning Hardin Admin Building A non ACU student was contacted about riding a skate board and doing stunts on campus. The subject was previously warned to not do these activities on campus and was issued a criminal trespass warning by ACU PD. 3/18/2024 12:46 a.m. Suspicious Activity 1900 Campus Ct ACU ... [Read More…]
Gallery: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Tours ACU’s Pioneering NEXT Lab
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited ACU on Tuesday and toured the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab, guided by University President Dr. Phil Schubert and Natural Resources Founder & CEO Doug Robison. The visit, which includes interaction with student researchers and a demonstration, underscores the NEXT Lab’s significant ... [Read More…]
Springer, Triantopoulos elected student body president, vice president
Josh Springer was elected student body president with 67.2% of the vote, and Athena Triantopoulos was elected vice president with 69.7%. Springer, junior finance major from San Antonio, hopes to start in his new role as president by increasing the connection between the student body and the board of Trustees by securing SGA a non-voting seat on ... [Read More…]
Hosts, hostesses continue tradition
Host and hostesses are a longstanding Sing Song tradition where students are selected to perform between competitions for all to enjoy. This year’s six hosts and hostesses are: Tre Lewis, sophomore ministry and vocation major from Owasso, Oklahoma Peyton Deffenbaugh, a senior psychology major from Argyle Addie McDaniel, a senior ... [Read More…]
Grace Museum showcases student curated collection for Women’s History Month
The Grace Museum is showcasing a student-curated collection to celebrate Women's History Month as part of its cultural heritage exhibition series. This month’s exhibition contains research focused mainly on the women of Abilene. Students in Dr. Amanda Biles’ history 301 class, a course focused on public history and museum work, were given the ... [Read More…]
Students prepare for upcoming Sing Song performances
Since 1957, Sing Song has been a tradition where students participate in an a cappella competition hosted by the school and this year it is happening on April 5 and 6. This year, Sing Song has one show on April 5 and two on April 6. The price of tickets depends on which show is attended and what seat is chosen, but tickets range from ... [Read More…]