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…]
Study Abroad cancels trip to Turkey
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…]
University clarifies guidelines on electric scooters after complaints
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…]
Warner, Holt nominated outstanding alumnus and young alumnus of the year
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…]
The Collective launches, showcases student-run businesses
The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy launched The Collective, a new storefront for student-run businesses, at its grand opening on Monday. The Collective features a mix of vendors, from students and alumni who all run out of the Collective at once. The vendors rotate every three weeks, allowing a new set of businesses to be ... [Read More…]
New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU
*Note: In an earlier version of the story it said ‘Mark McCowan, but it has since been changed to McCallon for accuracy. Dr. Lee Anne Paris was named the new Dean of Library Services and Educational Technology and will step into the role on Aug. 1. Paris is the executive director of academic policy and curriculum at the University of ... [Read More…]
Omicron Xi Chi decides not to extend bids for first semester ever
The sorority Omicron Xi Chi will not welcome a new pledge class this semester, the first time since its founding in 2022. In a statement released by the club on social media on Tuesday, the club said the pause in accepting new members is intentional and an opportunity for the sorority to reassess and prepare for the club's future. “This ... [Read More…]
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