Being new to campus can be hard, especially for a student who is not in the majority. “When they come here, they do not find a culture that is fit for them. They don’t see people that look like them, either in administration or as professor and a lot of times we lose them. That is one reason why we lose them. Another reason is finances,” said ... [Read More…]
Campus numbers are growing but space is not
ACU has pushed for more incoming freshmen in multiple ways, including the addition of new dorms, but it needs to push for other renovations for upperclassmen. In the past few years, there have been several renovations on campus with the majority being for freshmen living spaces. There have been two new additions for freshmen living which include ... [Read More…]
Police Log Oct 24 – Oct 31, 2023
Weekly Highlight Report for Oct 24 - Oct 31 10/24/2023 8:30 p.m. Suspicious Person Morrow Lane A suspicious person rang a homeowners door bell then left. ACU PD responded but was unable to locate the person. 10/24/2023 11:00 p.m. Harassment Mabee Hall A student reported an unknown person requested money in order to not release nude ... [Read More…]
Police Log Oct 17 – Oct 24, 2023
Weekly Highlight Report for Oct 17 - Oct 24 10/18/2023 2:00 p.m. Theft Brown Library A suspicious person was reported at the library. No criminal acts were committed. 10/21/2023 12:18 a.m. Alarm Facilities Management The burglary alarm at facilities management was activated by accident. 10/22/2023 6:15 a.m. Alarm Wessel Hall A ... [Read More…]
Ellie Berry crowned Homecoming Queen
The Homecoming Queen nominees were lined up on the football field Saturday in anticipation of the news of who will be the winner for Homecoming Queen. The winner was Ellie Berry, senior Kinesiology major from Burleson, who represented Ko Jo Kai. “Just being on the court in general was so fun and awesome,” Berry said. “It was a sweet moment ... [Read More…]
University receives record enrollment for the sixth year in a row, a record for retention
For the university’s sixth consecutive year of record enrollment, ACU welcomed 6,219 students for the fall semester. This new record is an increase of 4.6% over the last year. Enrollment increased by more than 19% over the last five years. “We had over 6,000 students admitted to ACU and had over 11,000 apply,” said Tamara Long, vice president ... [Read More…]
Police Log Oct 10 – Oct 17, 2023
Weekly Highlight Report for Oct 10 - Oct 17 10/13/2023 8:20 a.m. Theft Smith Adams Hall An unlocked bicycle was stolen from the bike racks at Smith Adams Hall. Video of the suspect was located; the investigation is ongoing. 10/14/2023 12:18 a.m. Noise Violation UP Apt/EN 11th St./ Cedar Crest ACU PD responded to several noise ... [Read More…]
Police Log Oct. 3 – Oct. 10, 2023
Weekly Highlight Report for Oct 3 - Oct 10 10/3/2023 3:00 p.m. Theft Hardin Admin Building A student reported his scooter was stolen from the bike rack out side of the Hardin Admin Building. 10/05/2023 9:12 p.m. Discharge of Firearm 2100 Block of Lincoln Ave ACU PD responded to reports of an assault at an off-campus house involving at ... [Read More…]
Police Log Sept. 26 – Oct 3
09/27/2023 10:10 a.m. Hit and Run Elmer Gray Stadium Lot An unknown vehicle struck a parked car and did not stop to leave information. ACU PD responded and took a report. 09/27/2023 12:38 p.m. Suspicious Person Mail Room ACU PD responded to the mail room for reports of a suspicious person. The subject is known to police and left without ... [Read More…]
Police Log Sept. 19-Sept. 26
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…]