The Office of Student Life will change pledging procedures in the fall and will consider replacing pledging with an induction and orientation process by spring 2018. Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, sent an email to club officers Friday explaining each of the changes to be implemented this fall and possibly the fall of ... [Read More…]

After the 2015 hit movie Concussion was released, football and other contact sports were put under an infamous spotlight for their neglect of concussions. The movie was an argument targeting the NFL based off of the well-known case of football star, Mike Webster, a center for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. Webster played in the NFL ... [Read More…]

Students, alumni and local Abilene vendors will open their shops Saturday afternoon. Rachel Riley is hosting her Front Porch Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 1725 Austin Street. This event provides an opportunity for the purchase of vintage furniture, hand-lettered pieces, handmade items, baked goods, and other services such as photography ... [Read More…]

The Office of Enrollment looks forward to May 1, National Candidates Reply Day. Although there won't be an accurate rough estimate of freshman enrollment for 2017 until about May 4, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Kevin Campbell says he is optimistic about the future of ACU enrollment. The incoming freshman ... [Read More…]

The Red Thread fashion show will raise money to prevent human trafficking April 25 at 6 p.m. at the rooftop of the Grace Museum. The event costs $5 and will feature clothing from Eternal Threads and Betty & June. Jessica Jackson, the owner of Betty & June, said they have participated in the fashion show for five years, and are excited to ... [Read More…]