Dr. Billy Curl, one of the first black students to attend ACU, visited campus April 28. Ryan Bowman, OMA director, interviewed Dr. Curl about what his experience was as one of the only black men at ACU. “There is no comfortable conversation around this especially from an African American standpoint,” said Bowman. “But the point of this ... [Read More…]

This year the Department of Theatre has been involved in three spring productions, a Senior Showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Two of these productions are being filmed and one will be over livestream for students and the ACU Community to watch. The Senior Showcase, which is usually in New York City, is being filmed in Abilene this ... [Read More…]

Students can now request their financial situation be reviewed to possibly reduce the application fee for study abroad through a Google form. SGA President Daniel Sherman and Vice President Amy Brock brought up this issue to the Study Abroad office. This was because of a discussion in SGA from a senator about the application fee. “It is a ... [Read More…]

The cancellation of five days of classes let many to speculate that the university would cancel spring break to make up for the hours of lost instruction time. "It stressed me out a bit," said Sarah Garza, a special education major from Amarillo. "I'd been looking forward to a break from school and the busy schedules. So I didn't want to see any ... [Read More…]

The Writing Center will again host a Valentine's Day poetry contest, but this contest will span the full month of February. “Traditionally we have had this contest start at the end of January and end at Valentine's Day,” said Cole Bennett, professor of English and director of the Writing Center. “The Writing Center likes to have writing ... [Read More…]

Gospel Choir auditions were held last week, but director of the Gospel Choir, Samuel Cook, is still open to more auditions for new members. “Gospel Choir is an ensemble of singers that performs and learns contemporary African gospel,” said Cook. “I encourage people who have sung in choir.” The choir focuses on the African American gospel ... [Read More…]

Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have to isolate or quarantine will be assigned a care coordinator to help them in their process, but ACU is asking for more volunteers. Care coordinators help students and give them support while in isolation or quarantine. Some coordinators will give them home-cooked meals or items that they need ... [Read More…]

Abstracts for the Undergraduate Research Festival are due Friday, and registration dates will be released later this semester. The URF will take place virtually on March 30 rather than spanning over a week. Any undergraduate student can participate in this festival. Some high school students and college students from different universities can ... [Read More…]