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Mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week

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A Wildcat Week mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week, which saw extensive health protocols as students returned to campus. Students and the other group leaders involved were informed of the positive result. Initially the Wildcat Week group was sent back to their residence halls.   “I got back and was prepared to do ... [Read More…]

Bean reduces to 50% capacity

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The Bean has implemented new rules and regulations to better protect the university as the fall semester begins. The campus dining hall has put into place multiple new precautions for the semester, including a 50% capacity limit for students as well as safety training and personal protective equipment for all associates. “All associates are ... [Read More…]

ACU acquires University Park Apartments

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ACU acquired University Park Apartments on the north corner of campus May 29, which is under the jurisdiction of Residence Life. The purchase will provide more opportunities for students to live on campus during the school year and throughout the summer months.  “By enabling us to acquire this we hope to better accommodate our upperclassmen ... [Read More…]

Abilene shelter in place order extended through April 30

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The city of Abilene was placed under a shelter in place order in March that was recently extended to end on April 30.  The extension to the limited shelter in place order was announced April 13 according to the city website, www.abilene tx.gov. In addition to updates on the shelter in place order, the city has also provided different resources ... [Read More…]

Coronavirus postponements: Craig Churchill’s journey with Parkinson’s meets delay due to COVID-19

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Craig Churchill, theological librarian of the ACU Brown Library, is feeling the effects of coronavirus more than most.  Churchill was scheduled this March to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery (DBS) to combat Parkinson’s disease, but with COVID-19 outbreaks beginning in Texas, Churchill’s surgery was postponed.  Parkinson’s, a disease ... [Read More…]

Students find ways to stay connected off campus

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As campus remains closed for the remainder of the spring semester, students and staff are finding creative ways to stay connected.  Whether it be through Zoom calls, social media or email chains, there are multiple examples of how the community is holding together while most are living in quarantine.  Resident halls are using social media ... [Read More…]

Study abroad students return home due to COVID-19

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Study Abroad students have returned home as semesters and programs across the country are being canceled in the wake of COVID-19.  Students this semester were abroad with programs located in Leipzig, Germany and Oxford, England. After continued concerns of safety and health were taken into account with the rising spread of infection, students ... [Read More…]

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