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Jinkerson Golf Scramble tees off Friday

April 15, 2015 by Betsy Smith

This Friday, students are invited to play in the Jinkerson Golf Scramble to raise money for the Darryl and Cindy Jinkerson Study Abroad Scholarship. The second Jinkerson Golf Scramble will honor the memory of Darryl Jinkerson, former professor of management, who passed away following a heart attack in October 2012. After his death, ... [Read More…]

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Faculty vote approves MBA program

April 8, 2015 by Betsy Smith

University faculty recently voted and approved a new Master of Business Administration program for ACU's Dallas-Fort Worth campus. A total of 112 faculty members voted to approve the degree. 15 voted not to affirm it and six abstained from voting during the faculty vote March 31. "The MBA is a key program in ACU's desire to partner with adult ... [Read More…]

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Students travel to Kansas for weekend campaign

April 1, 2015 by Betsy Smith

A group of 22 students participating in a weekend campaign, a volunteer-based, student-led community outreach, returned last weekend from a campaign with Shiloh Ranch Ministries. Shiloh Ranch Ministries, located in Solomon, Kansas, looks to empower youth and brighten their future by creating hope, goals and by providing a positive perspective on ... [Read More…]

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Students take film internship in LA

March 25, 2015 by Betsy Smith

Los Angeles Film Studies Center provides ACU students who are interested in film an opportunity to enroll in a one-semester film school program. This year, three ACU students are taking part in the program. The program is run by the entity Best Semester, which is part of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. According to Best ... [Read More…]

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Highland missions campaign focuses on Abilene

March 18, 2015 by Betsy Smith

The Highland Church of Christ student and university ministries teamed up over spring break to minister to the neighborhoods around the church during Restoration Week. Highland members, as well as a few local organizations around Abilene, volunteered to manage five- to 10-block radiuses focusing on doing what they could for the communities ... [Read More…]

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Implications of the Presidential Scholarship

February 25, 2015 by Betsy Smith

Each year, a handful of incoming freshmen receive the Presidential Scholars Award. Students that exhibit exceptional academic and leadership skills are given the opportunity to become a recipient of this award. Changes have been made to the award each year as more students become eligible. These scholars will be named based on their ... [Read More…]

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Dining Services brings dessert to students

February 19, 2015 by Betsy Smith

ACU Dining Services made a special appearance Feb. 5 in Gardner Hall for an all-hall event in celebration of Valentine's Day. Every month, Dining Services conducts a themed meal to showcase holidays, campus events, announcements and customer appreciation. Students are given the chance to get involved in fun activities and enjoy specialty ... [Read More…]

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Springboard Ideas Challenge opens registration

February 11, 2015 by Betsy Smith

Registration is open for the 2015 Springboard Ideas Challenge. Springboard Ideas Challenge is a mini-business plan competition facilitated by the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy. There are two divisions: the community division with a grand prize of $20,000 and the student division with a grand prize of $10,000. The goal of ... [Read More…]

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