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Debate team excels at IPDA national championship tournament

April 29, 2024 by Caroline Helm

At the International Public Debate Association's National Championship Tournament (IPDA), ACU's debate team ranked first in the nation in the Team IPDA sweepstakes. The team ranked second in both overall sweepstakes and scholastic sweepstakes.  The team's achievements were further highlighted by individual triumphs, with three members claiming ... [Read More…]

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4th biannual Venture Out market provides entrepreneurial experience

April 25, 2024 by Caroline Helm

This spring’s Venture Out market boasted custom shoes, desserts, posters, bracelets and more. The market has been declared a success by students and faculty alike.  Mason Hejl, a junior business management major from Austin, enjoys his role as a teaching assistant for the ENTR 120 course. He encourages participation in the market through taking ... [Read More…]

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Free campus resources empower students

April 9, 2024 by Caroline Helm

ACU offers several resources to help students succeed in their academic, financial and spiritual lives. Some of these resources include: The Writing Center The Tutoring Center The Speaking Center The Alpha Scholars Program The Career Development Center Financial aid advisors Academic coaches Academic advisers Alongside ... [Read More…]

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Students express relief over return of block to 36 hours

April 5, 2024 by Caroline Helm

At the start of the spring semester, administration notified students that the block tuition model would be reduced to 33 hours for the next academic year. In March, administration retracted this change, returning block tuition to 36 hours.  The initial decision led to comments from students and faculty alike. Brenda Castillo, freshman biology ... [Read More…]

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Upcoming URCI Festival, registration deadline Friday

March 7, 2024 by Caroline Helm

This year’s Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival will explore undergraduate research across various fields on April 16. The URCI Festival showcases projects spanning STEM disciplines, social sciences, humanities and the arts. A common misconception regarding the festival is that it solely STEM-focused. This year, faculty is ... [Read More…]

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Menstrual leave: a necessary step towards gender equity at ACU

November 14, 2023 by Caroline Helm

ACU should grant excused absences for menstruation since it is natural and can impact physical and mental well-being.  As a young woman who has navigated the challenging terrain of college life, I can testify to the often underestimated and embarrassing effects of menstruation on academic performance. My experiences, like those of countless ... [Read More…]

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Summit themed ‘Holy Discomfort: Our Journey toward God’

October 27, 2023 by Caroline Helm

The annual Summit event, hosted by ACU, underwent a significant transformation in 2021 to foster a stronger sense of community among church leaders and volunteers. Summit is hosted by the Sibert Institute for Church Ministry, a campus ministry that partners with churches. The event exists to disciple those in a broad spectrum of ... [Read More…]

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Candidates for Sing Song 2024 host and hostess audition this week

October 25, 2023 by Caroline Helm

As the anticipation for Sing Song builds, hosts and hostesses will begin their auditioning journey this week. The process for becoming a host or hostess begins with personal auditions held today and tomorrow. Each aspiring host or hostess will sing two songs from different genres, encompassing one slower and one more upbeat piece. A small panel of ... [Read More…]

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Homecoming musical, ‘Matilda,’returns to campus

October 5, 2023 by Caroline Helm

This year's Homecoming Musical, Matilda, will return to campus after years of downtown performances at the Abilene Convention Center. The musical will be in the revitalized Cullen Auditorium, now known as the Boone Theatre. Boone Family Theatre has undergone a complete makeover with a new lobby and revamped theatre. This transformation sets the ... [Read More…]

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SGA marks a century with officer, representative elections.

September 21, 2023 by Caroline Helm

As the Student Government Association celebrates its 100th year of existence, 56 officials have been elected, including four presidents for each class.  William Fulbright, senior advertising and public relations major from Abilene and newly elected multicultural officer for the senior class, has been involved in several multicultural clubs on ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

Note: An earlier post included a spelling error, so we have since updated it for accuracy.

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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