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Engineering lab takes NEXT step in development

August 24, 2018 by Allayna Ford

The Department of Engineering and Physics launched its Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Lab, known as the NEXT Lab, over the summer and is now moving into phase two of the project. The lab will advance research into Liquid Fueled Salt Reactors and educate students on nuclear power. Dr. Rusty Towell, physics professor and director of the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Onstead Science Center open house

August 24, 2018 by Allayna Ford

The Onstead Science Center is now open to the public following renovations over the past year. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcat Week Block Party 2018

August 23, 2018 by Allayna Ford

Wildcat Week hosted its annual Block Party on Cypress Street Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with food trucks and a church fair. The Paramount Theatre was open to incoming students, and showed Black Panther. ... [Read More…]

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Class of 2018 shows increase in graduates

May 9, 2018 by Allayna Ford

The university will grant degrees to 615 undergraduate and 217 graduate students during the 2018 commencement ceremonies Saturday in Moody Coliseum. An 11 a.m. ceremony will honor graduates from the College of Biblical Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences. The second ceremony starts at 3 p.m. and will honor graduates from the College of ... [Read More…]

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New cabinet members bring fresh ideas

May 7, 2018 by Allayna Ford

The Office of Student Life chose nine students to join The Cabinet next year to continue organizing events for the student body. Director of Student and Parent Activities, Caddie Coupe said through the 40 candidates, she was looking for those who complemented each other. “I’m really looking for a completed puzzle once I’ve hired everyone and ... [Read More…]

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Information technology comes to an end

May 4, 2018 by Allayna Ford

The Information Technology degree will no longer be offered to students beginning next fall. The program will be merged in with the Information Systems degree plan.   Director of the School of IT and Computing and Associate Professor John Homer, said why exactly dissolving IT into the IS program will be beneficial for incoming students. ... [Read More…]

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ACU Opera hosts Hidden Jewel

January 31, 2018 by Allayna Ford

The ACU Opera hosted the premiere of the opera Hidden Jewel January 29th and 30th. Video by Allayna Ford ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats for Sustainability brings recycling to campus

January 31, 2018 by Allayna Ford

Wildcats for Sustainability have placed recycling bins in a number of dorms with the goal of all dorms having access to recycling by next year. Video by Allayna Ford ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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