Three sophomores have taken on the task to re-charter a new women's social club, Tri Kappa Gamma. Tri Kappa Gamma was started in 1986 by Lisa Lane, now Lisa Herndon, April Bullock and Cindy Leeper. "At the time, there were not a lot of options for girls to pledge," said Dena Counts, instructor of communication and director of ... [Read More…]
Ethnicity up with slight enrollment decrease
The university's enrollment and retention rates are down slightly from last year, but ethnic diversity is at an all-time high, according to enrollment data released last week by the university. This year's freshman class sits at 974 students, while last year's record-breaking class consisted of 1030 students, a 5.4 percent decrease. In total, ... [Read More…]
Graduate education program proposes doctoral program
The Department of Graduate Studies in Education faces closure due to a lack of student enrollment, but the decision has been put on hold until next month to consider adding a doctoral program. Dr. Donnie Snider, chair and dean of the college of education and human services, Dr. Bruce Scott, assistant professor of education, and Dr. Stephen ... [Read More…]
Doan focuses on family with LYNAY group
Jennifer Doan didn't just convince thousands of students to take a selfie in opening Chapel, but inspired young women with her tales of being a successful business woman. Doan met with a small group of female students the afternoon of the opening ceremony and offered advice and insight to what it takes to be a woman and a successful partner at a ... [Read More…]
Fourteen grads to be awarded by Student Life
Fourteen students will receive awards that honor character and other admirable qualities at Saturday's commencement ceremonies. Every year, Student Life awards outstanding students with these awards. Each student was nominated by faculty and staff and had to meet certain qualifications to be considered for an award. "The executive assistant ... [Read More…]
About 80 percent of SA budget spent
The Students' Association has spent about 80 percent of its budget, said Treasurer J.P. Ralston. SA receives about $180,000 of student fees each year to divide among campus organizations. But any money that is not spent goes to a restricted account for SA. "Any student funds that come through SA, if they're not used, stay with SA," said Jan ... [Read More…]
Prayer day remembers Rwandan genocide
Two students have come together to organize a time of prayer on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater to remember different traumatic events that have affected the student body. Chantal Mwiza, sophomore accounting major from Kigali, Rwanda and Austin Randolph, senior mathematics and engineering major Alexandria, Va., have formed a partnership ... [Read More…]
Admissions office encourages students to ‘Live Up’
The Office of Admissions has created the Live Up Campaign to draw in prospective students. Live Up is a social media campaign that was created as a contest for prospective ACU students. Students were required to submit a video of themselves "living up" and making a difference. The winner of the contest would receive a full-tuition ... [Read More…]
Two animal shelters offer discounts on animal adoptions
Rescue the Animals, SPCA has teamed up with Abilene Animal Shelter to find homes for animals. Abilene Animal Shelter is offering a $20 discount during the month of February, and potentially during March, to anyone who adopts an animal from the shelter along with a $20 voucher for a mail-in-rebate to spay or neuter the adopted pet. "Basically, ... [Read More…]
Pura Vida supports Red Thread with selfies
Morris and Mitchell has teamed up with Pura Vida to raise money for the Red Thread Movement. Pura Vida has agreed to work with the student-run advertising agency to support Red Thread by donating $1 for every red lipstick selfie taken using Pura Vida's hashtag. "We used Pura Vida's color brand, red, and being bold as our trademark and ... [Read More…]
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