The University ranked in six categories nationally in the U.S. News and World Report this year. The school ranked: 11th in Service Learning 13th in First-year Experience 11th in Learning Communities 36th in Study Abroad 254 in Undergraduate Nursing 329 in Best University Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the University, said he is ... [Read More…]
Popping the ACU bubble: Why students should study abroad
Four thousand nine hundred miles from campus, I sat at a table with one of my best friends and 15 other students I had never met before. Everyone had different accents, was studying different topics and came from different parts of the world. On my left, two people spoke German, and on my right, people discussed the latest football match. Our ... [Read More…]
‘People over projects’: Missions week connects students to service
The Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service will conclude the annual Missions Week on Friday. Missions week is an annual week-long event for a variety of activities to connect students with Christian missions work locally and around the globe, said Jonothan Stein, the global service coordinator. “It’s an opportunity for God's mission ... [Read More…]
Freshmen curfew causes more harm than good
*Note: The original version of this story stated that residents under the age of 21 were not required to obey a curfew, but it has since been edited to say over 21. You've made it. You are all grown up and ready to head out on your own as an adult. Ready to start what many may call the best four years of your life. That is, unless it is your ... [Read More…]
Student tests positive for tuberculosis
A student has tested positive for tuberculosis. After receiving a notification from Abilene Taylor County Public Health on Monday, the university sent an email to students to alert them of the situation. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease affecting the lungs. The main symptom is a cough lasting more than two or three weeks, coughing up blood, ... [Read More…]
Former U.S. Representative Ted Poe to visit campus in October
Former U.S. representative, lawyer and alumnus Ted Poe will visit campus on Oct. 1 to speak with the Jack Pope Fellows, the Pre-Law society and The Optimist. Poe graduated in 1970 and served as a chief felony prosecutor for eight years, and he was appointed as a felony court judge in 1981. In 2005, he was elected to the U.S. House of ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Community gathers for candelight vigil to honor Charlie Kirk
Students, faculty and local Abilene residents gathered on Wednesday to honor the life of political activist Charlie Kirk with a candlelight vigil in Beauchamp Amphitheater. The night included worship, prayer and guest speaker Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university. ... [Read More…]
University hires 17 new faculty members
The University hired 17 new faculty members this semester, across a variety of academic disciplines. The new faculty members are listed below. Dr. Jakelyn Abad, assistant professor, Department of Engineering and Physics. Dr. Joseph Atchison, assistant professor, Department of Engineering and Physics. Sonya Bartz, college assistant ... [Read More…]
STAR fund reaches $4 million
The Student Trading and Research fund reached a new high of $4 million on Wednesday. The STAR fund is part of the university's endowment and is completely run by students in a senior business class, providing them with firsthand experience in investing and financial management. The fund was established in the 1980s with an initial investment of ... [Read More…]
Greek Life begins fall rushing for smaller clubs
Three smaller fraternities and one smaller sorority will accept sophomore, junior and senior members this fall, with the first rushes beginning on Wednesday. The first round of Omicron Xi Chi, Nu Kappa Psi, Trojans and Pi Kappa end on Friday, and the second round will be on Sept. 17-19. Bid Day will be on Sept. 27, and New Member Orientation ... [Read More…]
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