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Optimal college experience requires expanding horizons

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor I hated my experience at ACU. But not in the way you may have immediately assumed. Sure, I grew to loathe several facets of ACU life during my four years here.like 8 a.m. classes, dorm visitation rules, pompous attitudes from social club members, curfews, required meal plans that cheated you out of your money, ... [Read More…]

Willis to address attendees, students

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Graduation can be an intimidating step into the real world, as well as an exciting beginning to life after college. At this semester's Commencement, Dr. John Willis will speak to graduating seniors. He plans to encourage them and celebrate with them as they take an important step toward their futures. Willis, who serves as an elder at Highland ... [Read More…]

Graduates take stage, accept diplomas

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Abilene Christian University's Moody Coliseum filled with faculty, students and their family and friends Saturday as the university bid farewell to its graduating class of 659. Graduates of the College of Biblical Studies, College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Services, and the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing ... [Read More…]

Administration reflects on past year

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor "Eventful," "exciting" and "extraordinary" are words ACU administrators used to describe the 2008-09 school year. Positive and negative news has emanated from the university during the last several months - more than Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, has ever seen. ... [Read More…]

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