David Grossman, 21, of Austin, passed away on May 28, 2026, due to an unexpected medical emergency. Grossman was a senior Bible and Ministry major with an AmeriCorps summer internship at the Abilene Food Pantry. Grossman’s friends and family described him as servant-hearted, kind, funny, empathetic and faithful; they all said he was willing to ... [Read More…]
Schubert: university endowment tops $1 billion
President Phil Schubert said in the faculty and staff meeting on Wednesday that the university’s endowment passed $1 billion this summer, marking a milestone in the endowment’s growth. The endowment distributes 4.5% each year to the university for use in operations and scholarships. Donations accumulated over the years make up the endowment, which ... [Read More…]
‘True, meaningful, different’: ACU launches rebranding campaign
On Wednesday, Marketing launched a new brand for ACU, focused on expressing what is “true, meaningful and different” about the university. Marketing began research for the brand in 2024 by interviewing over 500 individuals and focus groups of students, faculty, staff and community members to hear their thoughts on what ACU is. Sharon Ayala the ... [Read More…]
Open letter resisting ‘Christian nationalism’ signed by over 1,000
Nearly three dozen faculty and staff members, as well as others associated with the university and former and current members of the university’s Board of Trustees, have signed an open letter resisting the rise of “Christian nationalism” and “Christian dominionism.” The open letter, by a group called The Salt & Light Resistance, was started ... [Read More…]
Bradshaw, Fridge awarded Mr. ACU, Miss ACU at Senior Sendoff
The Class of 2026 gathered Sunday for two final traditions before graduating: Senior Sendoff and Candlelight Devotional. At these events, the graduating seniors heard from speakers, worshipped, and were given awards nominated by faculty and students. Student Government Association awarded the Mr. ACU and Miss ACU awards to James Bradshaw, ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Annual Kirk Goodwin Run raises over $38,000
Four hundred seventy Students, alumni, faculty and community members signed up to race on Saturday in Galaxy's 2026 annual Kirk Goodwin Run, which raised $38,000 to support the professional development and internship director in COBA, Jasmine McCabe-Gosset. Gosset was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy in November of ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Second annual ACU’s Got Talent showcases spoken word, singing, hula hooping
ACU’s Got Talent showcased student performers Tuesday at the Boone Family Theatre, featuring acts including singing, dancing and spoken word. Lois Botelua, freshman theatre major from Fort Worth, and pianist Peter John, freshman finance major from Park Row, took home the top prize for their performance of “The Visitor” by Sienna Spiro, earning a ... [Read More…]
Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi, mixed class win 2026 Sing Song
Ko Jo Kai and Gamma Sigma Phi swept all four judging categories over the weekend to win this year’s Sing Song sorority and fraternity categories. The mixed class of sophomores and freshmen took the class act trophy. Ethan Webb, senior Nursing Major from Abilene, directed the Gamma Sigma Phi act, “We are the Lorax, We speak for the TrEOS,” ... [Read More…]
Three new members named to university’s board
Three new members were appointed to ACU’s Board of Trustees last month: an accounting executive, a Memphis minister and the university's former investment adviser. Jack Rich was the president and chief investment officer of ACIMCO, the university’s investment management company, from 2006-23. He also held a variety of other positions, including ... [Read More…]
Federal funding cuts hurt local journalism, Americans
With the mission of “ensur[ing] universal access to non-commercial, high-quality content and telecommunications services … to more than 1,500 locally owned public radio and television stations across the country,” the CPB has helped fund National Public Radio since 1967, according to the CPB website. On Oct. 1, that funding stopped. Congress ... [Read More…]
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