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Police log March 28 – April 4

April 5, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 28th – April 4th, 2023   03/29/2023 2:40 p.m   Disturbance EN 16th and Campus Ct ACU PD was contacted regarding a male jumping into traffic and yelling at passing motorist. Officers responded and determined the subject was having a mental health crisis. The ... [Read More…]

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Seniors, Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai take home trophies from Sing Song 2023

April 4, 2023 by Sydney Varner

The Senior Class, Gamma Sigma Phi and Ko Jo Kai all took home first place trophies from the annual production of Sing Song Saturday.  Sorority Ko Jo Kai’s Christmas themed show titled “Kojies in Toyland” took the top spot in a close run against sorority Sigma Theta Chi. The theme was based on toy soldiers that are sold every year at Christmas. ... [Read More…]

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Smilin’ Bob: Remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Hunter

March 30, 2023 by Sydney Varner

Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ D. Hunter died Feb, 11, 2023 at the age of 94. He spent his life in service to Abilene Christian University, the greater Abilene community, the state of Texas and Texas higher education through his multiple roles. And while Bob is remembered for his nearly half century of service to the university and roles as a representative in ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 21 – March 28

March 29, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 21 – March 27, 2023  03/21/2023 4:00 p.m.  Harassment Bible Building ACU PD was contacted regarding a harassment and violation of a no contact order between 2 ACU students. Upon investigation the suspect was not aware of the no contact order, ACU PD advised ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 14 – March 21

March 29, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 14 – March 21, 2023 03/14/2023 1:00 p.m.   Sex Offense Off Campus ACU PD was contacted regarding an incident that occurred off campus. The investigation revealed there was no offense at this time.    03/15/2023 12:56 p.m.  Alarm Bullock Hall ACU ... [Read More…]

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Professor arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a child

March 23, 2023 by Sydney Varner

Dr. Charles Wadlington, associate professor of psychology, was arrested Wednesday on allegations of sexual abuse of a child.  Wadlington has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, apparently beginning more than four years ago, according to the arrest records. The crime is a first-degree felony, punishable by five to 99 years in ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 7 – March 14

March 15, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 7 – March 14, 2023 03/07/2023 11:40 p.m.  Welfare Check Nelson Hall ACU PD was contacted to conduct a welfare check on student by their parents, the student was contacted and advised to speak with their parents.    03/08/2023 12:00 a.m.  Alarm ... [Read More…]

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Police Log Feb. 28 – March 7

March 9, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for Feb. 28 – March 7, 2023   02/28/2023 1:30 p.m. Burglary Wildcat Stadium ACUPD was notified of a burglary on the 5th floor of Wildcat stadium. Review of the CCTV footage showed 2 suspects enter the facility and remove property.   03/01/2023 3:33 ... [Read More…]

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Police log Feb. 21 – 27

March 2, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for Feb. 21 – Feb. 27, 2023 02/21/2023 1:00 p.m. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Nelson Hall Lot A student reported an unknown suspect entered their unlocked vehicle and took property without their permission. 02/24/2023 12:32 p.m. Theft ACU Facilities A former ACU ... [Read More…]

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Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion receives $10 million grant

February 23, 2023 by Sydney Varner

The Board of Trustees voted to establish a $10 million endowment funding the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  The endowment will provide permanent support to fund the DEI office and its initiatives.  Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, said that this endowment goes hand in hand with the university’s strategic plan by ... [Read More…]

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