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John Quiñones, ABC News correspondent and host of "What Would You Do?" speaks on campus. (Photo by Londyn Gray)

Gallery: Quiñones, host of ‘What Would You Do?’ visits campus

May 6, 2023 by Londyn Gray

John Quiñones, ABC News correspondent and host of “What Would You Do?,” visited ACU Saturday. To start the event, Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams said the university is dedicated to becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution while increasing its graduation rates of students of color. Quiñones shared stories about his experiences as a Mexican American and his time in the field.

Conchas, a traditional Mexican sweet bread, was served before the event. (Photo by Londyn Gray)
Mayor Anthony Williams speaks about ACU becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution. (Photo by Londyn Gray)
Churros, along with other traditional Hispanic foods, were served before the event. (Photo by Londyn Gray)

Joseph Chapa, sophomore journalism major from Edinburg, delivers a prayer. (Photo by Londyn Gray)
John Quiñones begins his speech at Abilene Christian University. (Photo by Londyn Gray)
John Quiñones shares stories about interactions with fans. (Photo by Londyn Gray)

John Quiñones, ABC News correspondent and host of “What Would You Do?” speaks about his experiences as a Mexican American. (Photo by Londyn Gray)
John Quiñones, ABC News correspondent and host of “What Would You Do?” speaks on campus. (Photo by Londyn Gray)
John Quiñones joins Journalism and Mass Communication students for lunch after the event. (Photo by Londyn Gray)

After the event, John Quiñones eats lunch with Journalism and Mass Communication Department chair Dr. Kenneth Pybus. (Photo by Londyn Gray)

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