The sidewalk talk initiative resulted in sidewalk potential threat, as ACUPD received a call about a suspicious box in front of Moody. In the 13 years that Chief Jimmy Ellison has been a part of ACUPD, he has never heard of any bomb threats on or around the ACU campus. "The positive thing here is that people are observant and report ... [Read More…]
Gun event shot down
The College Republicans have been looking to shoot off some steam at a local indoor gun range, but have run into issues with Student Life. Parker Gordon, president of ACU College Republicans and senior political science and music major from Stephenville, said the event has been placed on hold while they work on safety procedures and policies ... [Read More…]
Faculty soccer team plays in championship
Sunflowers of Death, a team consisting of ACU's very own professors, has taken men's indoor intramural soccer by storm. From a first impression, one can't help but notice the gray hair, baldness in full effect and the bellies that have grown during many years of adulthood. Dr. Ryan Jessup, assistant professor of marketing, is the leading goal ... [Read More…]
Biology professor discovers new species
During the summer of 2010, a student expedition to Ecuador's Sangay National Park led an ACU professor to discover a new species of opossum. The Northern Shrew Opossum will be making its scientific debut in the Oct. 2013 issue of the Journal of Mammalogy. Dr. Tom Lee, Biology department chair and professor, made the discovery of the ... [Read More…]
University to offer master’s in education
ACU will offer a new master's program in education next year. The first cohort is set to begin this spring semester. Graduate programs are already offered in education, but a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning has now been added to the options. Dr. Dana Kennamer Pemberton, chair of the Department of Teacher Education, said the ... [Read More…]
New classes able to fill Core requirements
More classes will be available to count for Core credit, including classes from Natural Science, Social Science, Fine Arts/Humanities and Cultural Awareness. Two faculty councils have approved new courses to meet the Core requirements. The University General Education Council and University Undergraduate Academic Council have developed criteria ... [Read More…]
New classes able to fill Core requirements
More classes will be available to count for Core credit, including classes from Natural Science, Social Science, Fine Arts/Humanities and Cultural Awareness. Two faculty councils have approved new courses to meet the Core requirements. The University General Education Council and University Undergraduate Academic Council have developed criteria ... [Read More…]
Students welcome Apple software update
The release of the new iOS 7 software from Apple inspired conversations across the university. Titus Vesel, senior information systems major from Abilene, said, "iOS 7 has drastically changed the way Apple mobile users live their days." Dr. Scott Hamm, instructional designer, said that he feels the biggest change with the new update is the ... [Read More…]
Students welcome Apple software update
The release of the new iOS 7 software from Apple inspired conversations across the university. Titus Vesel, senior information systems major from Abilene, said, "iOS 7 has drastically changed the way Apple mobile users live their days." Dr. Scott Hamm, instructional designer, said that he feels the biggest change with the new update is the ... [Read More…]
Club Lacrosse enters their first full season
ACU Club Lacrosse team is entering its first full year as a student organization on campus. The beginning stages of the club team began just before Thanksgiving break last year. Parker Tennet, sophomore nursing major from Houston and president of the club, said he is looking forward to this season. "Though many of our guys last year had ... [Read More…]