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Open letter resisting ‘Christian nationalism’ signed by over 1,000

May 7, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Bradshaw, Fridge awarded Mr. ACU, Miss ACU at Senior Sendoff

May 7, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Annual Kirk Goodwin Run raises over $38,000

May 3, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Second annual ACU’s Got Talent showcases spoken word, singing, hula hooping

April 22, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Ko Jo Kai, Gamma Sigma Phi, mixed class win 2026 Sing Song

March 31, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Three new members named to university’s board

March 27, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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…]

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Federal funding cuts hurt local journalism, Americans

March 27, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

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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Study Abroad cancels trip to Turkey

March 27, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Leipzig study abroad program canceled its field trip to Turkey earlier this month following concerns over the current war in Iran. Instead, the program went on an educational field trip to Athens, Corinth, and the islands of Aegina in Greece, after the program to Turkey was canceled. The group was set to travel to Istanbul and the region of ... [Read More…]

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University clarifies guidelines on electric scooters after complaints

March 27, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The university is explaining its guidelines for electric scooters after complaints from students, faculty and staff. Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment and student engagement, sent an email last Friday to all of campus explaining that scooters may only be ridden outside, scooters cannot be charged inside and scooters should be parked near ... [Read More…]

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Warner, Holt nominated outstanding alumnus and young alumnus of the year

March 25, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

This year’s outstanding alumnus of the year and young alumnus of the year, Dr. John Warner (‘87) and Tim Holt (‘15), will be recognized at the alumni day luncheon on Saturday. Warner is a cardiologist and the CEO of the Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center and executive vice president at Ohio State. Before that, he worked for 20 years at ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING: The 2026 teacher of the year is Dr. Clint Buck, assistant professor of accounting in the College of Business Administration.

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BREAKING NEWS: James Bradshaw and Maddie Grace Fridge are the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU.

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