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Study Abroad cancels trip to Turkey

March 27, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

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

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

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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The Collective launches, showcases student-run businesses

March 6, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

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…]

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New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU

February 20, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

*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…]

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Omicron Xi Chi decides not to extend bids for first semester ever

February 6, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

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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Cold front chills new member orientation

February 3, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

New Member Orientation began on Saturday after a winter storm delayed bid day activities for sororities and fraternities by a week. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities, said that new member orientation will continue as previously planned, despite the delay. When it was decided to postpone bid day, she said the ... [Read More…]

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University prepares for winter storm, cancels weekend events

January 22, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan

Students and faculty across campus are preparing for a winter storm this weekend, where temperatures are predicted to get as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit with high chances of rain and snow. Temperatures will begin to drop on Friday with a high of 49 and a low of 18 with a 91% chance of rain, according to the Weather Channel. Saturday is predicted ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football defeats Lamar in first round of FCS playoffs

December 3, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan

The Wildcats beat Lamar University 38-20 on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium in the first round of the FCS playoffs. Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, recorded two touchdowns and nine receptions for 164 yards. The win marked ACU’s sixth at home this season, completing an undefeated home slate. The Wildcats will travel to ... [Read More…]

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Bring back philosophy

November 21, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan

"Faith and Philosophy" books in the Brown Library. (photo by Leslie Carrigan)

The word “philosophy” may conjure up many different ideas. For some, it is rich, ancient, old men lying around and asking questions with obvious answers. For others, it may bring to mind people sitting in microbreweries and coffee shops wearing beanies with no job as they ask irrelevant questions about the meaning of life. For those looking to ... [Read More…]

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