The university is making progress toward expanding dual credit offerings for high school students around the state. While dual credit at ACU isn't an entirely new operation, the expanded offerings, set to begin next fall, will open up opportunities for partnerships with Christian high schools and prospective students. All existing dual credit ... [Read More…]
ACU makes health insurance agreement with Hendrick
ACU's Human Resources office finalized health insurance policies with Hendrick Health System which went into affect Feb. 1. This year the university changed its healthcare plan to a cost plus model and Private Healthcare Systems (PCHS) network. The new system allows ACU to create its own insurance plan by negotiating with healthcare ... [Read More…]
COBA begins search for new dean
A search committee has set out to fill the dean position for the College of Business Administration by the end of this semester. Dr. Rick Lytle, the former dean of COBA, finished his work at ACU in January and will begin his new leadership role for CEO Forum Inc., a Colorado-based organization. Lytle was the dean for 18 years, the longest tenure ... [Read More…]
ACU Lacrosse prepares for season
ACU lacrosse is preparing for their upcoming season despite their lack of a home field or the funds for typical regulation equipment. ACU's club lacrosse team is a 4-year-old, student-based organization that gives students the opportunity to play lacrosse even though it has not yet been recognized as an official sport at ACU. The team recruits ... [Read More…]
Zeta Rho adopts physical representation of club motto
With the dedication of a light pole in front of the Brown Library, women's social club Zeta Rho established a physical representation of the club motto, "friendship is our light and shall not be hidden." Last Friday, Zeta Rho dedicated the light pole in front of the library in time for spring pledging. Adelaide Rich, senior speech pathology ... [Read More…]
IF: Gathering live-streamed in local Abilene churches
Local churches live-streamed a two-day event Feb. 5-6 to bring women together to talk about God, Jesus and their calling in life. Highland Church of Christ and The Well live-streamed the IF: Gathering, an annual event that took place in Austin and encouraged women around the world to telecast the conference in churches, homes and ... [Read More…]
Athletics starts GoFundMe account for student’s mom
The Department of Athletics has partnered with the women's basketball team to start a GoFundMe account for the mother of freshman guard Sara Williamson, Sue Williamson. Williamson's mother was diagnosed with cancer in early November of last year, just a month before the women's basketball team began its historic 14-game win streak. Athletics ... [Read More…]
Black History Month events call all races forward
Black History Month rallies students together to celebrate the remembrance and progression of black Americans. Black History Month began in 1915 when alumni from the University of Chicago traveled to Washington, D.C., in celebration of Illinois emancipation. Thousands of African Americans travelled across the nation to congregate together and in ... [Read More…]
Freshmen experience bid night for first time in university’s history
Ten freshmen made their decision to join the clubs of Zeta Rho, Frater Sodalis and Pi Kappa as the university allowed students with freshman hours to pledge for the first time in its history. "I'm pleased that there was at least that many freshmen. You know anytime it's a new thing it can be kind of challenging to do something new," said Mark ... [Read More…]
Students prepare for Chinese New Year celebrations
The Chinese Student Scholars Association will ring in the New Year with bright red decorations as preparations commence for the Chinese New Year festival at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Hunter Welcome Center. The Chinese New Year occurs on the second new moon of the winter solstice and celebrates the end of winter and beginning of spring. Steven Qin, ... [Read More…]
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