The ACU Forensics team, more commonly known as speech and debate, is no stranger to success. Among other notable achievements, its qualifications for the national debate tournament against opponents like Rice University demands the attention of the debate world. "I'm proud of all of our kids. We've done really well. It's been very exciting," said ... [Read More…]

ACU Online's graduate program has been ranked third in the nation by Guide to Online Schools for the second year in a row. Dr. Donnie Snider, chair of the Department of Graduate Studies in Education, attributes the success of the program to its faith-based curriculum. "We try to keep a spiritual tie. Students really enjoy the professional ... [Read More…]

The Office of Ministry Events is accepting artwork from the ACU community for use during next year's Summit 2011. Ministry Events is looking for art pieces that creatively portray the Summit 2011 theme, "Enough." "The theme comes from Isaiah 11:1, specifically," said Anna James Perry, ministry events coordinator. "God has had enough with the ... [Read More…]

The Center for Christian Service and Leadership is continuing a mission of ministry to the ACU community with its solitude and community postcard series. The postcards feature places around campus to spend quiet time with the Lord and ways to connect more deeply with friends. "So often in life we just start doing things, life and ministry, if ... [Read More…]

President Dr. Phil Schubert is giving the ACU community a unique opportunity to become involved with nonprofit organizations. A new program called the Degree of Satisfaction,is being offered to ACU faculty and staff to promote donations and involvement with the Abilene branch of United Way. For years ACU has partnered with United Way of Abilene, ... [Read More…]

Each year the Graduate School of Theology invites an off-campus New Testament scholar to speak at the Carmichael-Walling Lectures. This Thursday marks the 24th annual Lectures, and this year's theme will focus on the Gospel of John. "There is an overarching theme of 'Jesus as Friend'," said Erica Berry, administrative coordinator for the ... [Read More…]

The antique radio collection of the late Dr. Lowell G. Perry was dedicated last Saturday during a breakfast reception at KACU. The collection is now on permanent display in the office of KACU. "Lowell dedicated his life to broadcasting. He should be remembered for the great things he did," said Richard Melton, a former friend of Perry. The ... [Read More…]

A popular National Public Radio program is headed to Abilene. The nationally broadcast classical music show, "From the Top", will perform Nov. 16 at First Baptist Church of Abilene. The concert will be recorded by on-campus NPR-affiliate station KACU-FM. "'From the Top' is one of the few classical music shows that spotlights young musical talent," ... [Read More…]

Glimpses into the ACU Study Abroad Program will soon come to life in The Shore Art Gallery in the Don H. Morris Center. The new exhibit will open on Friday, entitled "Postcards": from Abroad. "The exhibit is a chance to experience the vistas of England and Italy through the eyes of a student, someone who is seeing these places for the first time," ... [Read More…]