Student entrepreneurs pitched business ideas to a panel of 17 alumni judges at Monday's Springboard Elevator Pitch. Five groups walked out with cash prizes, from $500 up to first place $3,000 check. "I am very exited to watch students pitch their start up ideas, this is my first time to be a part of Spring Board, and I am honored to get to be ... [Read More…]
Campus clinic educates students on flu vaccines
The ACU Medical and Counseling Care Clinic is offering flu shots for $20 to keep students and staff healthy during flu season. The flu attacks the body and can last from a few days up to weeks, according to the Center for Disease Control website. There are some common misconceptions regarding the virus, and the clinic has set out to educate ... [Read More…]
ACUPD builds relationship with community
ACU Police Department put together its first National Night Out on campus Oct. 6. Mayor Norm Archibald and Police Chief Jimmy Ellison were in attendance, along with many Abilene citizens and students. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes partnerships with the police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie ... [Read More…]
Officers look forward to Night Out
ACU Police Department is readying for a night on the town. ACUPD Lt. Randy Motz said the department is participating in National Night Out to allow students and community to see the officers in a more informal setting. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police community partnership and neighborhood ... [Read More…]
Abilene named ‘Storybook Capital’ of Texas
As of this June, Abilene has been named the official "Storybook Capital of Texas." Sidney Levesque, marketing director at Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, said the council was proud to receive the honor. "We felt we had a strong case for this designation that set us apart from any city in the state for three reasons," said Levesque. A ... [Read More…]