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Police Log Sept. 19-Sept. 26

September 28, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward Leave a Comment

Weekly Highlight Report for Sept 19- Sept 26 09/20/2023 8:50 a.m. Alarm Dillard Hall ACU PD responded to an alarm call at Dillard Hall. No fire was present. The alarm triggered due to burnt food. 09/20/2023 4:40 p.m. Assists/Suicidal Person ACS School ACU PD responded to a nearby school to assist APD with a suicidal ... [Read More…]

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Recreation Center helps student engagement

September 21, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward Leave a Comment

The Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center has made a push toward student engagement as more renovations within the facility are taking place. The recreation center is a place where any student can come and work out, take classes or participate in intramurals. In recent years, it has gained popularity as student involvement ... [Read More…]

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Police log Aug. 28 – Sep 5.

September 12, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward Leave a Comment

Weekly Highlight Report for Aug 29- Sep 5 08/28/2023 12:12 p.m. Fire Alarm Bullock Hall ACU PD responded to a fire alarm inside Bullock Hall. Upon investigation it was found that a student burned toast in their dorm room. No damage occurred. 08/31/2023 6:34 p.m. Assist Twisted Root Burgers ACU PD assisted APD with a report of an ... [Read More…]

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SGA plans for events, student involvement

August 23, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward Leave a Comment

SGA is planning for the new school year with events and ways to get involved in the community. Every year, SGA plans events to bring students together, and they are spread throughout the two semesters. This year, SGA plans to host multiple events that have happened in previous years which include: ACU Fest AMP Up Tree lighting and ... [Read More…]

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New college named for Onsteads through $25 million gift

July 26, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward Leave a Comment

The university has received a $25 million gift from the Onstead family in Houston, the second largest in its history, and the new college of science and engineering will be named in honor of Robert and Kay Onstead. The Robert and Kay Onstead College of Science and Engineering has been named to honor the family's’ contributions to ACU. Over their ... [Read More…]

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McCracken gets slice at dream role in ‘Sweeney Todd’

May 9, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

Dr. Vic McCracken, professor of Bible, missions and ministry, has landed the role of Sweeney Todd, presented by the Abilene Paramount. Sweeney Todd is a dark musical that follows the life of a man after he returns home to London. This return is the result of 15 years in prison. Sweeney Todd was in prison after he was wrongfully convicted and ... [Read More…]

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‘Almost, Maine’ presented by the Theatre

May 4, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

ACU Department of Theatre presented 'Almost, Maine' on March 25 and 26. 'Almost, Maine' is a play that describes different life scenarios that show the effect of love. These stories take place in a town called Almost in Maine. It has eight vignettes along with a prologue, interlogue and epilogue. Vignettes are different scenes that show the ... [Read More…]

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Students present projects, research at URCI Festival

April 20, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

Students from different departments on campus and other surrounding schools showed off their research at the Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival April 11. Alongside ACU, schools that participated were McMurry University, Hardin-Simmons University, Angelo State University, Midwestern State University, and Abilene High ... [Read More…]

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Chess club competes in Southwest Collegiate Team Chess Tournament

March 10, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

ACU’s chess club traveled on to Texas Tech for the Southwest Collegiate Team Chess Championship to compete Feb. 25.   The chess club took four teams to this championship, which was 12 players in total. The club took players on several levels, ranging beginner to advanced. Ten of the players have never played at this championship before.  The ... [Read More…]

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ACU Missions trips options available for students to participate

February 28, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

Deadlines for ACU Missions trips to the Dominican Republic, South Africa and Spain are closing soon and Halbert Center for Missions and Global Services are encouraging students to apply.  Most applications for ACU missions trips closed in the fall semester, but Global Service trips allows students to sign up in the spring for trips with ... [Read More…]

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