The Senior Leadership Team canceled all study abroad programs for the fall semester amid a growing number of cases of COVID-19 across the nation. Nearly 30 students were expected to travel abroad and have been notified of the ... [Read More…]
News
40 percent of ACU students against mandatory face masks on campus, survey finds
Nearly 40 percent of ACU students believe the university should not mandate face coverings on campus, a new survey shows. The survey was conducted by the Optimist and distributed in conjunction with the Student Government Association. The survey, ... [Read More…]
ACU mandates face coverings in return-to-campus plan
University officials are mandating face coverings and moving the fall semester online after Thanksgiving break in its plan to safely reopen campus. Face coverings will be mandatory for all indoor spaces unless someone is alone in a private office. ... [Read More…]
Sports
Dorrel, players optimistic entering 2020 season
Head coach Adam Dorrel is optimistic as the Wildcats begin preparation for the new season, finishing its 2019 bout just 5-7. “I’m just excited to be back talking football,” Dorrel said Wednesday. “I’m very proud of our institutions, starting with our president and athletic director. I feel like they’ve been very forward-thinking throughout all this. […]
ACU students want sporting events on-campus with fans, survey finds
Nearly 72 percent of students favor a return to sporting events on-campus in the fall semester, a new survey shows. Additionally, 60 percent of students want fans in attendance. The survey was conducted by the Optimist and distributed in conjunction with the Student Government Association. The survey, which had nearly 900 respondents, was conducted via […]
Southland Conference modifies tournaments for 2020-21 sports
The Southland Conference Board of Directors approved a series of 2020-21 changes to postseason championships. In baseball, women’s soccer, volleyball and softball, only the top four regular-season finishers will advance to the conference tournament. The regular season champion will host the tournament at their site. Baseball and softball tournaments will feature double-elimination competition. Men and […]
Life
Highland Church of Christ fundraises for missions during Ultimate Game Night
Highland Church of Christ hosted Abilene’s Ultimate Game Night Wednesday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center. The fundraiser benefited the church’s youth ministry and missions. They will send a group ... [Read More…]