Dr. Vic McCracken is going “FAR” in his involvement with ACU. McCracken was appointed by Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, last spring to be the new Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) succeeding Dr. Jonathan Stewart. In addition to this, he is a professor of ethics and theology in the College of Biblical Studies and has served ... [Read More…]
Engineering department adapts ride-in car for local boy
As Miller Thweatt, a six-year-old with Leigh Syndrome, is brought into the room at West Texas Rehabilitation Center, his eyes widen as well as his smiles. An adapted ride-in car looks back at him. As bravery and strength exudes from him, people around him are inspired and grateful to be a part of his life. Leigh syndrome is characterized by ... [Read More…]
Graduates prepare to enter an economy with inflation, unemployment
Graduation is quickly approaching, and seniors have been busy preparing to enter the world of working professionals. The United States is facing the highest inflation rates in four years, and college graduates across the nation have been trying to handle this intimidating reality. Dawne Swearingin-Meeks, theatre professor and chair of the ... [Read More…]
Communication science disorders, engineering students adapt toys for disabled children
ACU Dallas Speech-Language Pathologist students, Abilene SLP students and engineering students are gathering for their annual adapt-a-thon Friday to adapt toys for children with physical disabilities to use in therapy. Students will utilize the ACU Maker Lab to do this and this is the first time the engineering department will be involved in ... [Read More…]
19th annual FilmFest awards student work
The 19th annual FilmFest gala awarded students for their work in short films on Friday at the Paramount Theater downtown. The theme of this year’s event was 'Flashback.' 14 student groups submitted films to this year's competition with 14 awards being earned at the end of the night. The winners for this year's FilmFest include: Best Picture – ... [Read More…]
Hosts, hostesses to take Sing Song stage
The 2023 Sing Song hosts and hostesses have dedicated the past several months to rehearsals and preparations for this weekend's production. Host and hostess vocal coach Marlow Rodgers said the four women and two men who will host the show will take the entertainment and talent of Sing Song to the next level. “They sing group numbers, duets, ... [Read More…]
General education requirements set to change for ’23-’24 school year
Administrators are revising the university’s general education requirements to be implemented starting in the 2023-24 school year. In past years, students have been required to obtain 56 general education credit hours, but starting in the fall, students will be required to obtain 54 general education credit hours. Dr. Jessica Smith, associate ... [Read More…]
Student directors produce, solve puzzles behind the scenes
This year’s Sing Song student directors have diligently been at work alongside the Courtney McGaha, director of student productions, in their preparation for this year's production. “Student Directors are hired each year to lead the production team and help me run the production the week of the show,” McGaha said. “Each student director leads ... [Read More…]
FilmFest prepares to take the big screen
FilmFest, a student short film festival designed to give students who are interested in film production access to a creative outlet, will host it's 19th annual FilmFest Gala April 14 at the Paramount Theatre. Director of FilmFest, Katie Maxwell, said students put in a lot of effort to bring FilmFest together. “FilmFest doesn't exist without ... [Read More…]
Upgrades to central utility plant continue
Due to increasing infrastructure from Wessel Hall and Moody Coliseum as well as aging machinery, crews are adding chillers and boilers to the central utility plant. The machinery produces chill and hot water that supplies the majority of the air conditioning and heating on campus. With the bulk of the work being done now, the projected finish date ... [Read More…]