Hispanos Unidos invited students to its annual Entra a la Plaza at the Hunter Welcome Center Saturday evening. Attendees spent time with friends, listened to music, ate traditional food and enjoyed popsicles from Mary's Paleteria while wearing masks and practicing social distancing. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Cabinet invites students to axe throwing event
The Cabinet invited students to throw axes with their friends at Abilene Axe Company on Saturday evening. Participating students had free access to assorted throwing lanes and spent time with their friends throughout the event. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Cabinet hosts first tie dye party
The Cabinet introduced a new a tie dye event for students on Saturday morning. Students spent time dyeing shirts, listening to music and relaxing with friends while wearing masks and practicing social distancing. ... [Read More…]
Student teaching programs suspended due to coronavirus concerns
Due to the sudden and indefinite closure of all Abilene, ACS and Wylie ISD schools, all student teaching programs have been suspended. “We miss our students so much,” said Rylee Clinton, senior elementary education major from Fort Worth. “We are so sad that we do not get to finish the semester with them, but trust that this is the best decision ... [Read More…]
Summer mission trips canceled or postponed due to spread of coronavirus
WorldWide Witness has canceled or postponed summer mission trips scheduled before July 1. “The decision was made by ACU to cancel all mission experiences, including Global Service Trips and WorldWide Witness, along with all Study Abroad trips, which were planned to leave prior to July 1, 2020,” said Dodd Roberts, missions area coordinator and ... [Read More…]
Spring pledging canceled over coronavirus concerns
The Office of Student Life has made the decision to cancel all spring pledging events due to nationwide concerns over the spread of the COVID-19. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations, said with students not potentially returning until April 13, it would take time to get organized and ramped up. "By the time we did that, we’d ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s basketball moves past Stephen F. Austin
The women's basketball team defeated the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks 88-62 in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday evening. The Wildcats now stand 15-4 in conference play as they prepare to face Incarnate Word in the final game of the regular season on Saturday. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s tennis triumphs over McNeese
The women's tennis team defeated McNeese 7-0 in its second conference match at home in the Eager Tennis Pavilion on Sunday morning. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students and staff gather to honor Carter G. Woodson
Members of the Abilene community gathered to honor the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and celebrate of Black History Month in the Walling Lecture Hall on Thursday evening. The Carl Spain Center sponsored the event, which consisted of a performance by the ACU Gospel Choir and presentations sharing the personal experiences of students and adults alike. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Men’s basketball crushes Bearkats
The men's basketball team defeated Sam Houston State University 85-69 in Moody Coliseum on Wednesday evening. The Wildcats now stand 13-4 in conference play as they prepare to face Central Arkansas on Saturday. ... [Read More…]