Early applications for the Rising Scholars program are now open and will remain available to high school sophomores and juniors until March 1, 2025. The Rising Scholars program allows high school students to experience college life before their first semester. Students can apply to study abroad or live on campus for a week while earning a ... [Read More…]
Local voices discuss criticism of the Electoral College
As the nation reflects on the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, the conversation about the Electoral College has gained significant traction, with various opinions on whether the system is fair, representative and effective. Local political watchers weighed in with their opinions on the current voting system and discussed the pros and ... [Read More…]
ICA officers criticize change from Diwali to Golden Gala
The Indian Culture Association’s annual Diwali event was renamed this year to the Golden Gala because Diwali is derivative of a Hindu festival. Dr. Ryan Richardson, vice president of student life, said changing the name of ICA’s celebration helps to avoid confusion. He said the event was great and not antithetical to ACU’s Christian ... [Read More…]
SGA to hold annual Litmas celebration with new features
The Student Government Association will put on its annual tree-lighting Christmas celebration, Litmas, on Sunday. Starting at 7 p.m., students will be able to line up for free food and free mugs. This year, SGA collaborated with the Campus Activities Board to bring in an artificial ice skating rink, which will be between the old GATA Fountain ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Men’s basketball wins against McMurry with triple-digit upset
The men’s basketball team won its second game of the season against the McMurry University War Hawks, finishing with a triple-digit score of 101-55. The team will face Texas State on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.. ... [Read More…]
Red River ski trip to mark half-century milestone
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition will celebrate its 50th annual class ski trip this winter. The department is planning special events for the trip this year, including an alumni celebration dinner and a slideshow highlighting photos from past trips. Dr. Lynn Luttrell, associate professor of kinesiology and nutrition, teaches Beginning ... [Read More…]
U.S. Education agency grants Psychology $3.6 million
The Department of Psychology received a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. ACU is the only Texas university to receive the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant and one of 30 in the country. The grant will be used to help decrease the national shortage of school psychologists; support mental health ... [Read More…]
Clery report notes change in alcohol violation reporting
Annual crime and safety reporting data released by the university earlier this month reflects a change in how the ACU Police Department is handling alcohol violations and an off-campus assault incident from last year. ACU Police released the 2024 Annual Security, Crime Statistics, and Fire Safety Report, which covers statistics from 2021-23. The ... [Read More…]
‘Friday’ flips the stage
The Department of Theatre has spent the last six to seven months working on this year's annual Homecoming musical, Disney’s Freaky Friday. The show dates are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and will take place in the Boone Family Theatre. Tickets are available to purchase at ACU.UniversityTickets.com. Throughout the long ... [Read More…]
New SGA legislation includes limits on travel funding
The Student Government Association this week passed two new pieces of legislation and elected a new member for its judicial board. Amanda White, a sophomore criminal justice major from Azle, was elected to be on SGA’s judicial board at Wednesday’s senate meeting. The judicial board ensures the student government organization remains within the ... [Read More…]