Two ACU deans are resigning from their positions at the end of the academic year. Dr. Charles Mattis, dean of College of Arts and Sciences, is leaving the university to open a dental practice, and Dr. Jack Reese, dean of Biblical studies, will fill a different role at the university. "I just wanted to do some different things," Mattis said. ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2012
Faculty, quartet member to perform free show this weekend
The Permian Basin String Quartet will perform a free show on ACU's campus for both students and community members this Saturday. The cultural experience of the performance is paired with an opportunity to see one of ACU's faculty members on stage. John Madura, adjunct music professor and first violin for the quartet, is in his fifth season as a ... [Read More…]
Former Wildcat dies in plane crash
Former ACU football player and record holder, Dale "Scooter" Phillips was killed in a plane crash Monday night. He was 47 years old. Garner Roberts, a friends of Phillips' and ACU's former Sports Information Director, found out on Tuesday, and he was shocked to hear the news. "I found out early Tuesday morning that he was missing, before they ... [Read More…]
Scholarships are worth the investment
ACU's newest fundraising goal, Partnering in the Journey Campaign, is to raise $50 million in financial aid to award to students. The campaign, that had already received $15.5 million from donors before it was unveiled, shows a transition from the past fundraising ventures for on-campus building projects to an investment in students on an ... [Read More…]
Thanks, donors!
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Thanks, donors! February 24, 2012 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
Gardner intruder arrested, investigation continues
ACU Police arrested a man for trespassing in Gardner Hall Saturday night, 11 days after Gardner residents reported a nearly identical incident before the suspect got away. ACU Police are actively investigating the arrest but haven't concluded the same man was involved in both incidents. According to a Taylor County Sheriff's office arrest ... [Read More…]
Gilliand wins with walk-off homer
Trailing 4-0 to Fort Hays State and down to its final at-bat, the Abilene Christian softball team pulled off an improbable comeback, scoring seven runs, capped by Erin Gilliland's walk-off three-run homerun in the seventh to close out the 7-4 win. "That win was such a team effort," Gilliland said. "It just shows our team's determination and ... [Read More…]
Frontier Texas! launches pioneer pageant
The Miss Frontier Texas competition is well under way as contestants complete their written tests and prepare for the first round of eliminations this weekend. This week contestants were tested over a packet of information on the state of Texas, frontier living and prominent individuals in Texas history. The competition is hosted by Frontier ... [Read More…]
‘Cats take series away from No. 21 SAU
The baseball team remained hot this past weekend, splitting the final two games of a three-game series against No. 21 Southern Arkansas University. The Wildcats took two out of three from the Muleriders and achieved its second series win of the season. The two teams were scheduled to play a double-header on Saturday however, mother nature ... [Read More…]
Campus hails new scholarship campaign
Students and faculty expect the new scholarship campaign to enhance students' experience on campus. Dr. Phil Schubert announced ACU's Partnering in the Journey Campaign, a $50 million effort to equip ACU students with a more affordable education, at the President's Circle Dinner Saturday night. Lead donors had committed $15.5 million prior to the ... [Read More…]
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