The Mission Student Association (MSA) concert raised $300 for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Friday. This was a $50 increase from last year's benefit concert. The IRC is a local group that offers rehabilitation programs for refugees. Erika Teilmann, senior management and marketing major from Sugarland, was involved in the planning ... [Read More…]
Finding Housing for the Holidays
As students pack up their cars and head back home for the holidays, some students are left behind because they cannot go home. International students who stay in Abilene for Christmas and summer break have to find housing, because the dorms completely shut down during breaks for safety reasons. Barabra Talamas is from Mexico, and had to spend ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Missions Students Association hosts benefit concert
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Noble Kings probate runs for the second year
Nu Kappa Psi, also known as Noble Kings, hosted its probate Friday for the second time since it became a campus social club. The probate is an event during which the newest club members perform chants, songs and dances in front of a crowd. The vice president of the club, Roland Campos, said it is how they can showcase the new pledge class in an ... [Read More…]
NEXT lab fully funded with $3 million donation
The Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab is fully funded after the Robison Excelsior Foundation pledged $3.2 million to the program. Doug Robison began the foundation and is a member of the President Ventures Council, where he learned about the NEXT lab program. He said his intention was to fully fund the program and allow students to ... [Read More…]
Veterans still fighting battle in school, Abilene
Two students enlisted in the military–one enlisted to escape his hometown, while the other was following in the footsteps of his family members who served in the military. However, they now fight the battle of transitioning into a civilian lifestyle. David Sirchia and Rowdy McElfresh are two student veterans, who said they find little help at home ... [Read More…]
Young alumni return to campus for networking, mentoring event
Seven alumni will participate in a panel in Hart Auditorium Monday at 4 p.m., hosted by of the Student Alumni Association (SAA). Following the panel, students will have an opportunity to network with alumni during a reception. The panel will discuss their experiences as a student, their career paths after graduation and how being ACU alumnus ... [Read More…]
Shine bright like a diamond… or like Anthony Field
Though ACU is doing a commendable job at reducing energy waste with more efficient air conditioning and heating methods, there is still a bright elephant in the room: the constantly illuminated football stadium. Coming from a high school with a $60 million football stadium that holds 18,000 people, I understand the excitement that comes with ... [Read More…]
Obituary: Clark remembered for accomplishments
Mary Frazier Clark died at the age of 95 on Oct. 20. Clark was the first female member of the board of trustees and an ACU alumna, graduating in 1944. Mary Frazier Clark was born to W.G an Mintie Frazier in Levelland, TX, on Jan. 31, 1932. She married John D. Clark in 1946 in Sundown, who died in 1977. When she attended ACU, she was ... [Read More…]
ACU classified as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution
The student population is over 16 percent Hispanic, classifying ACU as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This classification is given to institutions that do not yet meet the 25 percent requirement to become an official HSI, and receive additional federal funds for expansion of student programs, but fall between 15 percent and 24 ... [Read More…]
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