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April is over, but sexual assault awareness is not

May 7, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

In the corner of the first floor of McKinzie Hall, Sherita Nickerson sits across from people every day, trying to empower people who feel helpless. But not everyone who walks into her office has an ignited passion for justice. In fact, almost 90% look at her and say they just want it to go away. But Nickerson said sexual assault cannot just go ... [Read More…]

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Demolition begins on Sherrod residential apartments

May 7, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The university is demoing the old Sherrod apartments, a process which will take eight to nine months, said Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations. The buildings will be pushed over and hauled out, starting with the middle buildings and working to the ones on the outside.  “There's several ideas that we've had in our campus master ... [Read More…]

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Police log: Fight reported between two students in lobby of Bullock Hall

May 1, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

4/28/2025 1520 hrs. Assault, Bullock Hall A fight between two students was reported to have occurred the night of April 27 in the lobby of Bullock Hall. The students were contacted and the incident is being referred to the Dean of Students.  4/28/2025 1000 hrs. Hit and Run, Edwards Lot   A student reported her car was hit while parked in ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students, faculty unite for 69th intramural rodeo

April 25, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Club held its 69th intramural rodeo in the Taylor Telecom arena on Thursday night. Students competed in different rodeo events such as steer riding, sheep scramble and barrel racing. Faculty also returned to the arena by competing in one event, where each participant had to put a t-shirt on a goat while ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student allegedly attempted to set off fire alarm in dorm

April 24, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

4/21/2025 2200 hrs.  Drug Incident, Edwards Hall An incident involving illegal substances was conducted in a dorm in Edwards Hall. A report was taken.   4/23/2025 0400 hrs. Criminal Mischief, Edwards Hall  ACUPD responded to reports of a student trying to set off the fire alarm inside a dorm room. No charges are filed at this time but ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Faculty member suffered medical emergency on campus

April 16, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

4/13/2025 1400 hrs. Burglary of Building, Adjunct Area  ACUPD responded to reports of a burglary at an ACU-owned off-campus house. A report was taken, and the investigation is ongoing.  4/10/2025 1430 hrs.  Hit and Run, Church Lot  A student struck an ACU-owned van in the Church parking lot. ACUPD made contact with the student and ... [Read More…]

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University offers $80,000 in scholarships to Hendrick Healthcare Academy participants

April 9, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The university is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy program and pursue a healthcare-related major after high school graduation. In a recent partnership between Hendrick and ACU, the program provides high school students an opportunity to learn about psychology, ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Suspicious person caught sleeping in the library

April 3, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

3/28/2025 1330 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Bullock Hall ACUPD responded to Bullock Hall for reports of alcohol in a dorm room. The alcohol was seized and students referred to the Dean of Students for a conduct violation.  3/27/2025 1250 hrs.  Medical Call, Halbert Walling  An ACU student passed out during class in Halbert Walling, a fellow ... [Read More…]

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ACU Gives fundraises for athletics, other student organizations

March 27, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

ACU Gives, the university’s annual two-day fundraising campaign will take place over 1,906 minutes from April 29-30. Donations can be made to a list of organizations and their causes.  While any donation made to the university within the two days counts, Samantha Adkins, Executive Director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving, said there are 40 ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Students in Dillard found in possession of alcohol, admit to consumption

March 27, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

3/21/2025 2330 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Dillard Hall ACUPD was called to a dorm room in Dillard Hall for an alcohol incident. Three students were found to be in possession of alcohol and admitted to consuming it. The alcohol was seized and destroyed. The students were referred to the Dean of Students for conduct violations.  3/21/2025 1530 ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

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