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ACU Gives fundraises for athletics, other student organizations

March 27, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

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

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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Police Log: Disturbance involving a juvenile reported in library

March 20, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

3/17/2025 1530 hrs.  Investigation, Brown Library ACUPD responded to reports of a disturbance in the library involving a juvenile. After investigating it was determined no offense was committed.  3/17/2025 1000 hrs. Welfare Check, ACU Main Campus A student was reported to have made statements about self-harm. The student was located and ... [Read More…]

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Students give back through annual Day of Service event

March 7, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

Students volunteered across Abilene on Saturday for the Day of Service led by the Missions Students Association. The event took place throughout the entire day and partnered with ten Abilene non-profit organizations. MSA officer Kelton Porter said the idea for Day of Service was born from the question of what participating in God’s mission looks ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Party near campus shut down after several noise violation calls

March 5, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

3/2/2025 0100 hrs. Noise Violation, 500 Block EN 21st St Several noise violation calls were placed for a party in the 500 block of EN 21st St. ACUPD responded, and the party was ceased.  ACUPD ACTIVITY STATISTICS February 26 to March 4, 2025 Alarm 1 Animal Call 2 Assist 2 Barricades 3 CCTV Review 1 Check ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Residents at Bullock, Nelson reported for intoxication

February 28, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

2/23/2025 2150 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Nelson Hall ACUPD responded to Nelson Hall for a report of an intoxicated student. A referral to the Dean of Students was made.  2/23/2025 1244 hrs. Assist, Adjunct Area  ACUPD officers assisted APD with a hit-and-run accident in the adjunct area. The reporting party stated the incident was ... [Read More…]

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AES looks to bring back faculty intramural rodeo teams

February 26, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Club is looking to bring back a tradition for its 69th intramural rodeo on April 26 by returning faculty to the program. AES President Shaynelle Kepaa said that in the 1980s, the annual intramural rodeo had events such as bronc riding, barrel racing, and team roping. She said faculty used to compete ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Suspect busted windows at old Sherrod Apartments

February 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

2/17/2025 1330 hrs. Criminal Mischief, Sherrod Storage An unknown suspect busted out the windows of a unit at the old Sherrod Apartments which are now used for storage. A review of the video is underway and the investigation is ongoing.  2/17/2025 1230 hrs. Medical, Brown Library  An ACU staff member fell while exiting the Brown Library ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Drugs siezed at Bullock Hall

February 14, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

2/11/2025 1928 hrs. Burglary of Motor Vehicle, 900 Block of Ave F An unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and removed property from it while it was parked in the 900 block of Ave F. The victim’s credit card was then used at a local business. An investigation is ongoing.   2/07/2025 1930 hrs. Drug Incident, Bullock Hall  An ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Burnt food causes fire in Dillard Hall

February 7, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

2/2/2025 1700 hrs. Criminal Trespass Warning, ACU Off-Campus Housing ACUPD responded to a domestic disturbance in an ACU-owned off-campus house. It was determined no crime occurred but the resident wanted the other involved party trespassed from her residence. ACU PD issued a criminal trespass warning to the other individual.  2/3/2025 1900 ... [Read More…]

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