Merge Abilene is a new ministry that seeks to unite young adults and students from all over Abilene through worship. The ministry was founded by Hardin Simmons graduates who saw that even though a great deal of young people have church homes, a rift exists between students from the three universities. "Our goal is one united city," Ryan ... [Read More…]
Who says you can’t go home?
Last Friday I went to a football game, my former high school's first away game, to be exact. Returning to my Alma mater did not seem like an ideal Friday night, but my friend really wanted to go, and I had no plans of my own, unless you count watching Netflix as a plan. I ran a brush through my hair, swept some eye shadow on and was soon on my ... [Read More…]
The world through her lens
Hamby is a well-traveled photographer whose photos of ancient Middle Eastern architecture are on display until Oct. 24 at the Center for Contemporary Arts. Her works will also be shown Sept. 28 at ACU's Shore Art Gallery from 7-8 p.m. where Hamby will make an appearance to speak about her photography and travels. Hamby began traveling with her ... [Read More…]
Class of 2019 second largest in ACU history
The class of 2019 is the largest freshman class in three decades, and with the number of enrolled freshmen totaling 1,070, the university has had to make changes to accommodate the large number of new students. Kevin Campbell, chief enrollment officer, said the university had begun preparing for a large number of freshmen last year. "We ... [Read More…]
Wildcats by the Numbers
The total number of enrolled students at ACU, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,544. The freshman class has the highest amount of students currently enrolled at 1,070 students, the sophomore class has 848 students, juniors come in at 791 students and seniors have 930 students enrolled. There are more women on campus than men, with 1,969 women ... [Read More…]
Country artist Sam Riggs to play in Abilene
Austin-based country artist Sam Riggs will perform at The Patio at La Nueva Luna Friday. Riggs is a true Red Dirt artist whose musical influences include Garth Brooks and Ray Wylie Hubbard. His contemporary country-rock style has earned the up-and-comer a three-time spot on the Texas Music Chart's Top 10 hits, with two of his songs making it ... [Read More…]
How Nil Santana became a U.S. citizen
Dr. Nil Santana, associate professor of art and design, is finally able to call himself an American citizen. Dr. Santana first came to Abilene in 1998 from Campina Grande in Brazil as part of a two-year graduate program at ACU. When he, his wife and two young children landed in the Key City, Santana said they had no plans to make Texas their ... [Read More…]
ACU alums open new Papa Murphy’s Pizza location
A new Papa Murphy's Pizza has opened just blocks away from campus, allowing local residents to customize their own fresh, take-home pizza. Alums Lisa (Layne) and Bob Herndon opened the doors to a new Papa Murphy's Pizza located on EN 10th Street next to Arby's. The Herndons also own a Papa Murphy's Pizza on S. 14th and Barrow Street. After ... [Read More…]
Freud vs. Lewis:The debate of a lifetime
On August 13-15 Abilene witnessed a fencing match of wits between two of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century in a play that did not shy away from hard questions, one of them being the existence of God. In co-production with The Legacy Theatre in Atlanta, ACU Theatre presented Freud's Last Session to audiences at Fulks Theatre. The play ... [Read More…]
Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors close out Wildcat Week
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors rocked Elmer Grey Stadium Saturday night at the first ever Wildcat Week concert. The concert began with opening act Castro, a family band originally from Dallas. This was Castro's first concert and according to the band only their third or fourth practice. "We were in Nashville the whole of last week and kind ... [Read More…]
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