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Mail service manager receives 20 Under 40 Award

December 2, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

The Abilene Reporter-News honored its 20 up-and-coming businesses leaders for 2014 at a reception at Hardin-Simmons University Tuesday. Nominations are solicited based on those who have shown leadership skills and are obviously headed for a future of success in the business industry. Honorees are chosen out of a pool of candidates that were ... [Read More…]

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ACU Startup Week brings alumni to town

November 18, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy recognized Startup Week with its annual ACU Entrepreneur Network Dinner Tuesday evening at the Hunter Welcome Center. The event brought together visiting alumni and members of ACU's chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Association with fellowship and food. It gave students the ... [Read More…]

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ACU conducts annual Veterans Day tribute

November 11, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

The university honored all branches of the armed forces as part of a Chapel service to commemorate Veterans Day. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, opened the ceremony while American flags and patriotic symbols surrounded attendees to serve as reminders. The assembly honored those who have served and those who currently serve in the ... [Read More…]

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Forward Lene hosts second annual Light the Night 5K

November 4, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

Completely different than print version ACU's running club, Forward LENE, had its 2nd annual Light the Night 5K Thursday evening. The Halloween-themed event began at 8:30 p.m. as Elmer Gray Stadium lit up with festive, colored glow sticks. About 35 runners showed up to run the Lunsford Trail to support the club. "I'm glad the girls kept the ... [Read More…]

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United Way kicks off 2015 campaign

October 28, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

United Way Abilene is kicking off its 2015 fundraising campaign in collaboration with community partners and support from ACU students and faculty. United Way Abilene is a non-profit organization founded in 1956. Focused on the building blocks for a good life, the organization specifically emphasizes education, income and health. The ... [Read More…]

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National Hispanic Honor Society to publish review

October 21, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

ACU's chapter of the Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, Omega Gamma, plans to publish its first copy of Hispaniola: Encuentro de Dos Mundos in March. The journal will be similar to the Department of Language and Literature's Shinnery Review in terms of being published once a year and allowing students to display their ... [Read More…]

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God’s Not Dead actor headlines Christian Homes benefit

October 14, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

Christian Homes & Family Services conducted the God's Not Dead dinner Monday night to benefit the organization. Kevin Sorbo, an actor who played the role of an atheist philosophy professor in God's Not Dead, was featured as the guest speaker of the event. Christian Homes is a 52-year-old local adoption agency and maternity care ministry ... [Read More…]

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Physics professor receives prestigious award

October 7, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

Dr. Donald Isenhower has been honored by the American Physical Society for his undergraduate research done for the physics program. Isenhower, professor of engineering and physics, received the 2015 Prize to A Faculty Member For Research In An Undergraduate Institution and was chosen for the award out of 750 physics programs across the ... [Read More…]

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Donation supports Swing Cats’ Fall Stomp

September 30, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

The ACU Swing Cats' annual Fall Stomp is benefiting from an anonymous $1,000 donation. In its fifth year, Fall Stomp is the result of a partnership between the dance group and the ACU Jazz Ensemble. The event will include dance lessons, social dancing and a performance by the ACU Jazz Ensemble. Those who attend are encouraged to dress up in ... [Read More…]

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Hispanos Unidos Recognizes Hispanic Heritage

September 25, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

Hispanos Unidos will conduct their annual event, Entra a la Plaza, at 6 p.m. Friday at the Hunter Welcome Center patio. Entra a la Plaza is an event that brings students together every year to celebrate Hispanic culture with free, traditional Hispanic food, Hispanic music, dancing and performances and Hispanic culture around Abilene. The ... [Read More…]

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Students who test positive for COVID-19 or have to isolate or quarantine will be assigned a care coordinator to help them in their process, but ACU is asking for more volunteers. Care coordinators help students and give them support while in isolation or quarantine. Some coordinators will give them....
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The historical insurrection that transpired on the Capitol grounds Jan. 6 displayed the polarizing viewpoints of American politics and the means by which those will go to invoke their beliefs. It was nothing short of a tragedy. However, violent riots have been displayed more often than both major pa...
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