Oxford study abroad students have worked to better understand societal issues in Oxford through their Design Thinking and Innovation honors colloquium. The course taught by Dr. Trey Shirley, the associate dean of the Honors College, is an opportunity for students to practice design thinking by observing the environment around them and how they ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad to depart as Montevideo nears closure
As 44 students prepare to leave for their semester study abroad in Leipzig, Oxford and Montevideo, the Office of International Programs and Study Abroad has adjusted the length of the semester trip and is exploring locations in Spain to replace the South America program. The trip to Oxford will led by Dr. Shelly Sanders, professor of English, and ... [Read More…]
119th Opening Assembly set to begin school year
The school year will officially begin on Monday with the 119th Opening Assembly. The Opening Assembly will consist of a reading of Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, singing, music performed by the Big Purple Marching band, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, announcing the start of the school year and an address by Justice Jeff Boyd, a ... [Read More…]
Seniors receive Mr. ACU, Miss ACU, other honors
Alli Dimmitt, senior political science major from Naples, Florida, was named Miss ACU, and Parker Carson, senior biology major from Turkey, was awarded Mr. ACU award by the Student Government Association at the Senior Candlelight Sendoff on Sunday. Dimmitt said she was grateful to receive the award from her fellow students. "I just feel ... [Read More…]
50 students recognized as University Scholars
The Faculty Senate honored 50 students on Thursday with the University Scholars Award. Dr. Larry Isenhower said faculty nominated students in their department. Isenhower is in one of the faculty senate subcommittees choosing the scholars. "University scholars are representing students who have had the greatest success academically," said ... [Read More…]
Author Goff stresses love at President’s Circle
Bob Goff spoke about loving others and leading students well to donors at the presidential circle dinner. Goff is a speaker, a New York Times best-selling author of Love Does and Everybody, Always. He is an Honorary Consul to Uganda and founder of the human rights organization Love Does. He is also an adjunct law professor at Pepperdine ... [Read More…]
Springer, Triantopoulos elected student body president, vice president
Josh Springer was elected student body president with 67.2% of the vote, and Athena Triantopoulos was elected vice president with 69.7%. Springer, junior finance major from San Antonio, hopes to start in his new role as president by increasing the connection between the student body and the board of Trustees by securing SGA a non-voting seat on ... [Read More…]
Construction for new Kojie park set to begin this summer
Construction for the new Kojie Park is set to begin this summer with ground-breaking taking place the weekend of Sing Song. The idea for a new Kojie Park was first suggested at homecoming in 2022 when the GATA fountain was completed. Four Ko Jo Kai alumni reached out to the ACU administration to begin discussing ways to increase Ko Jo Kai's ... [Read More…]
Elections, Olympics top spring SGA activities
SGA is planning to host a variety of different events this semester to connect with students around campus including SGA Olympics and student body elections. "This semester, SGA has already started working on planning events to connect with and impact students across campus," said Joseph Chapa, SGA press secretary. The events will ... [Read More…]
APO performs Footloose in 24-hour musical
Students across campus performed in Alpha Psi Omega's 24-hour musical, "Footloose," on Jan. 27. With only 24 hours to learn lines, dances, rehearse and perform the entire play, the entire cast of the musical started rehearsals at 7 p.m. on Jan. 26. At 7 p.m. the next day, they performed the musical Footloose in Folks Theater. “It's honestly ... [Read More…]