The Gutenberg Celebration is an annual alumni networking event for the Journalism and Mass Communication Department that honors three alumni for their accomplishments. This year’s Gutenberg Celebration was held on Oct. 29 to honor three alumni: Shelbi Rampy (‘07), Brandon Tripp (‘11) and Brenna Jeffries (‘14). The Gutenberg awards are scale ... [Read More…]
A call to genuine love: Summit gives students a chance to hear new perspectives
From Oct. 7-9, ministers and church leaders will gather for ACU Summit, an annual event dedicated to building others up and learning new perspectives on Biblical topics. This year's Summit is centered around Romans 12, emphasizing an overarching theme, “A Call to Genuine Love.” During Summit, church leaders and ACU students are invited to ... [Read More…]
KACU hosts Tiny(ier) Desk concert to promote local artists
Small studios, famous artists and favorite songs: this is what Tiny Desk by NPR is all about. KACU is bringing its own version to Abilene with Tiny(ier) Desk at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Seven and One Bookstore. Tiny(ier) Desk is a way for the station to highlight local artists and their music. Christy Patton, Basic Truth and Mooniform ... [Read More…]
16:3 Studios emerges as a new opportunity for film students
As soon as he stepped onto ACU’s campus, Isaac Peery, freshman multimedia major from McKinney, set his sights on a big goal: to create a professional film production studio within ACU. “My goal is to make Christian films,” Peery said, “good Christian films that are critically acclaimed and maybe win Oscars.” In just four weeks, 16:3 Studios ... [Read More…]
Wildcats reflect on traveling to away games
It was arguably the defining moment of the Texas Tech game. Alex Broome, a running back from Nashville, Tennessee, returned the kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, sending the ACU fan section into a roar among a crowd of 60,229 at Jones AT&T Stadium. Through a computer screen, this touchdown was exciting at most. But in person at Texas Tech, ... [Read More…]
Reed begins semester as dean of Biblical studies
Dr. Carson Reed became dean of the College of Biblical Studies in March, replacing Dr. Kenneth Cukrowski, who served as dean since June 2012 and has now returned to full-time teaching. Reed served in full-time ministry for 30 years as senior minister of several churches before joining ACU in 2012 as professor of practical theology in the ... [Read More…]
Spiritual Life Office Launches Boone Wednesday Chapels
Every Monday and Friday at 11 a.m., ACU students gather in Moody Coliseum for big Chapel. These Chapels involve corporate worship during both days and listening to a speaker on Mondays. For more interactive settings, students rely on small group Chapels, where they can form relationships with a smaller community. ACU is now offering a big ... [Read More…]
Students experience World Cup final in Spain
Sitting at a beach cafe, Will Winkler, junior child and family services major from Lewsiville, enjoyed the few hours before a World Cup match with the Valencia locals and his study abroad group. Music played, everyone wore jerseys and unmatched excitement filled the crowd as they prepared to watch the final match. They prepared for the possibility ... [Read More…]