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Beck’s blog sparks church dialogue

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Psychology professor Dr. Richard Beck is pushing for an equal involvement of women in his church and in Churches of Christ in general. Beck, chair of the Department of Psychology, authored a post on his blog, Experimental Theology, titled "A Letter for Highland on Women's Roles," highlighting the differences between his view and the church's ... [Read More…]

One or two years, more or less

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Two years ago today (Sept. 12), I met my best friend on the first Sunday afternoon of the 2010 NFL season. It was a normal, everyday meeting between two future best friends. What do you call that side room off of Edwards Lobby? The one with all the windows and the nice furniture and the beautiful HDTV? We should give that room a short, catchy ... [Read More…]

Board approves Identity Document

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The Board of Trustees has approved a new document that reevaluates the university's mission and perspective. The 21-page document approved by the board before the beginning of classes and released to faculty and staff last week details several changes impacting the university, describes the university's heritage in the Churches of Christ and sets ... [Read More…]

iPad requirement still unconfirmed

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The decision to require all full-time ACU undergrad students to have an iPad by August 2013 has still not been made yet. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, created a new team to work together to come to a consensus on the direction the university will go with mobile learning. The educational innovations team, made up of many faculty ... [Read More…]

Part-time police officer dies

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Dennis Wesley, part-time police officer with the ACU Police Department, died Monday night of a heart attack. Wesley, 64, retired from full-time police duty two years ago but served in a limited capacity when he was needed. ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said Wesley was a good man, a servant to the community and someone they could depend ... [Read More…]

New provost makes quick impact

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ACU's new provost has only been in office for a few months, but has revived dead day, facilitated searches for three permanent deans and created plans for supporting the campus following budget cuts. Dr. Robert Rhodes was named provost in early April and began serving in the position July 1. After reviewing student and faculty responses to the ... [Read More…]

Two academic influences die over summer

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Two of the most influential and respected members of the ACU academic community died after battles with cancer during the summer. Dr. Dwain Hart died on July 5 and Dr. Charles Siburt died on July 11 after a nearly three-year battle with cancer. Hart, 80, served in many academic and athletic roles throughout his ACU career. He was the head tennis ... [Read More…]

Internship, thy name is Slippery

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During my internship at the Abilene Reporter-News, the news assignments ranged from rodeo events to children reading to dogs. These are my stories. I applied for internship after internship after internship in December and January. It is unbelievable how early some deadlines are. After countless hours spent searching online for good internship ... [Read More…]

ACU to rejoin Division I Southland Conference

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ACU will rejoin the Southland Conference almost 40 years after leaving the Division I conference. The Board of Trustees approved the decision to accept the conference's invitation Friday evening. The move will take place before the 2013-14 school year. ACU will remain in the Division II Lone Star Conference this school year. After two years of ... [Read More…]

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