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University endowment fund exceeds yearly goals

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In 1991, when Jack Rich joined the university as Chief Financial Officer, the endowment was valued at $50 million. Fast forward to today, and the endowment currently sits between $395-$400 million with Jack Rich serving as the Chief Investment Officer for the endowment. The endowment is made up of monetary gifts or income producing property ... [Read More…]

There’s no difference between pledging and marijuana

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Yes, the headline is "click-baity," but that doesn't make it any less true. The argument against the recent changes to the bid night and pledging procedures and the argument for the legalization of marijuana are essentially the same. Advocates for the legalization of marijuana would argue that if people are already using marijuana, that it is in ... [Read More…]

Title IX office awaits new guidelines from general counsel

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The university's Title IX policies are under review by Slade Sullivan, vice president and general counsel, and a lengthier policy is expected, said Sherita Nickerson, director of compliance
 and deputy anti-harassment coordinator. "Within the next few weeks we'll be sending out a new and expanded anti-harrasment Title IX policy," Nickerson ... [Read More…]

Summit session tackles the complexities of bullying

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In a panel discussion hosted by Dr. Joey Cope during Summit 2017, faculty from around campus gathered to discuss bullying in schools, churches and the workplace. Cope, interim dean of the College of Professional and Graduate studies in Dallas, was joined by Dr. Steven Moore, an associate professor in the Department of Language and Literature, ... [Read More…]

Phasing out of DACA has campus talking

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The recent decision by the Trump administration to rescind the DACA initiative implemented by former president Obama has potential implications for ACU students. Hispanos Unidos, a student organization under the purview of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is taking the opportunity to use this decision by the Trump administration to educate ... [Read More…]

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