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Tuition to increase by 12 percent in Fall 2010

March 5, 2010 by Colter Hettich

Tuition rates will rise 12 percent in the fall, bringing the cost of one credit hour to $717.  A 15-hour semester will cost $10,755, not including fees, books, housing, meal plans and other expenses. Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, dean of students and vice president of Student Life, addressed the first question on many students' minds: Where will this ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enrollment, Tuition

SA freezes wages, defines impeachment process

March 5, 2010 by Colter Hettich

When tuition increases next year, students can rest assured the salaries of Students' Association officers will not follow suit. Wage freezes for SA officers were among a laundry list of amendments approved by Congress on Feb. 25. Amendments to bylaws and rules of order need only the approval of Congress, but constitutional amendments must be ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Cornutt joins six board members in departure

February 26, 2010 by Colter Hettich

C. E. "Doc" Cornutt stepped down this month as chair of the Board of Trustees after three years as chair and 21 years as a trustee. Cornutt's five-year term does not expire until February 2012, but he said his early resignation is in the best interest of the university and the board. He reiterated his excitement regarding the future of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Car breathalyzer could avert death

February 26, 2010 by Colter Hettich

Americans prize freedom. They keep their finger on the legal trigger in case anyone gets anywhere near their rights. But when individuals prize the right to inebriate themselves beyond coherency and then drive a motor vehicle through populated areas, something is wrong. More than 11,700 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2008, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

University breaks ground on new recreation facility

February 22, 2010 by Colter Hettich

After discussing possibilities and concepts for several years, the university announced Friday construction on the $21 million Student Recreation and Wellness Center would begin Tuesday. The facility is named after President Royce Money and his wife, Pam, and the roar of applause during Friday's Chapel announcement said students approve. Dr. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Recreation Center named for Royce, Pam Money

February 21, 2010 by Colter Hettich

After discussing possibilities and concepts for several years, the university announced Friday construction on the $21 million Student Recreation and Wellness Center will begin Tuesday. The facility is named after President Royce Money and his wife, Pam, and the roar of applause during Friday's Chapel announcement said students approve Dr. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Third generation brings tradition home for Hunter

February 19, 2010 by Colter Hettich

Sing Song is a family affair for many students and alumni, but this year is particularly special for one family. Bob Hunter, senior vice president emeritus, will watch his first grandchild perform this weekend - more than 50 years after he organized the first ACU Sing Song. "It's so wonderful. We very much hoped we would someday have a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Bob Hunter, Sing Song

Schubert named as 11th president of Abilene Christian University

February 12, 2010 by Colter Hettich

Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university, will take office as the 11th president of Abilene Christian University on June 1. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business Administration and presidential finalist, was in Oxford with ACU's Study Abroad Program during the announcement Friday morning. "I am so incredibly ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Phil Schubert

Christians must remain available

February 10, 2010 by Colter Hettich

If you needed a blessing Sunday evening, all you had to do was pick up the phone and dial any church in Abilene. A bland, yet kind voice would have thanked you for calling, informed you of the church's office hours and wished you on your blessed way. Had you needed more than prerecorded encouragement, almost any restaurant or major retailer would ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Online, total enrollment highest in decade

February 5, 2010 by Colter Hettich

The university recorded its highest total enrollment for the spring semester in more than a decade. The official count for Spring 2010 came to 3,586 undergraduate students and 934 graduate students, including 464 online, for a final total of 4,984 students, compared to 4,622 in Spring 2009. "We are preparing for a day when we decide our undergrad ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enrollment

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