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Graduation nears for seniors

May 5, 2006 by Nathan Driskell

By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter With graduation deadlines behind them, graduation candidates have only to pick up their gown and mortarboards next week, attend their respective commencement rehearsals and walk across the stage May 13. On May 12, two commencement rehearsals will take place, as opposed to previous years when all candidates ... [Read More…]

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‘Optimist,’ JMC students win collegiate journalism awards

April 19, 2006 by Nathan Driskell

By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter Students from the Journalism and Mass Communication Department won 42 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association's annual convention in San Antonio on April 6-8. The Optimist won an honorable mention for overall excellence, placing fifth at the competition behind University of Texas Arlington, Texas ... [Read More…]

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Percussionists hit right note

April 12, 2006 by Nathan Driskell

By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter The audience in Cullen Auditorium rose to its feet amid cheers and applause Monday night when the ACU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Grooves steel drum band sounded the final note of its spring semester concert. The ensemble, made up of 15 ACU students and one Hardin-Simmons University student, performed ... [Read More…]

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Grad School adds master’s degrees, online options

March 29, 2006 by Nathan Driskell

By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter This fall, three new master's degrees will be available to graduate students at ACU: a master's in higher education, emphasizing college student affairs; a Master of Arts in conflict resolution and reconciliation; and a Master of Education in leadership of learning. These degrees are now open for ... [Read More…]

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Service Saturday projects focus on helping neighbors

March 3, 2006 by Nathan Driskell

By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter Saturday, the university will send students out into the city for Service Saturday for the second time this semester, with a focus on its immediate neighbors. About a year ago, the Service Action Leadership Team redirected the majority of its service projects to aid the neighborhoods surrounding ACU, said ... [Read More…]

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Justice group aims to ‘give hope’ during awareness week events

March 1, 2006 by Nathan Driskell

By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter This week the International Justice Mission seeks to promote awareness of social injustice and raise funds during its first awareness week of the semester, themed "Give Hope." IJM will have a booth set up in the Campus Center until Friday for students to learn more about the group. It will also sell light blue ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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An altercation occurred between Associate Head Coach Yannick Denson and UVU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Morzelewski ahead of the 1 p.m. tip. The playing surface was mopped less than an hour before tip, while the Wolverines were completing their pregame warmups.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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