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New changes coming to fall Study Abroad

March 4, 2020 by David Hoyt

A new house in Oxford, England, and new program tracks in Montevideo, Uruguay, are among the new changes coming to Study Abroad in the fall. In Oxford, ACU is renovating a recently purchased house that can accommodate up to 25 students. Cassidy Miller, the study abroad coordinator, says the new house is just one block over from the houses ACU ... [Read More…]

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Big Purple Marching Band receives new uniforms after 17 years

March 3, 2020 by David Hoyt

The Big Purple Marching Band will be updating their look as they plan to order new uniforms for the first time in 17 years.  Dr. Brandon Houghtalen, director of the Big Purple Marching Band, said the old uniforms have been a mainstay with the band for a long time.  “The Uniforms that we are currently wearing were designed in coordination with ... [Read More…]

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TESOL classes offer self sustained study abroad

November 15, 2019 by David Hoyt

Students have the opportunity to take courses to earn a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate and pursue self sustained study abroad. The courses, which are offered each semester, cover in depth various theories and methodologies associated with teaching English while also giving students the opportunity to work in an ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

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The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories. To read more about the winners and to view the photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📝: Ashley Henderson 📸: Callie Brimberry #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acufilmfest ... See MoreSee Less

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A total of fourteen films will premiere Friday night at the Paramount Theatre as students compete in the 2026 FilmFest Gala. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and admission is free.To read more about this year’s top films, visit acuoptimist.com.📝: Nele Huth #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #acufilmfest ... See MoreSee Less

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