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Gallery: New Wildcats compete in annual Mentor Group Olympics

August 29, 2022 by Sydney Varner

Wildcat Week held its annual Mentor Group Olympics Thursday afternoon. 37 Mentor Groups competed in a variety of games including Mario Kart Relay, Hungry Hungry Hippo's, 9 Square and ACU trivia. Mentor Group five won the title of Olympic Champions and access to an exclusive VIP section for the upcoming The Band CAMINO concert on Sept. 3. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

A better Mood(y): Coliseum reopens after renovation

August 29, 2022 by Sydney Varner and Maci Weathers

For many students and faculty, the large windows, neon signs and LED lights sitting a few yards north of the center of campus are unrecognizable. For others, the new facility is all they’ve ever known. But to everyone, Moody Coliseum is a household name. Sitting just adjacent to the heart of campus, Moody in its newly renovated glory is ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase

ACU Remembers: Memorializing dearly missed members of the community

August 26, 2022 by Sydney Varner

Dr. Andrea Stefano  Dr. Andrea Di Stefano passed away June 6, 2022 while visiting his family in Italy. Di Stefano, an adjunct professor of history and global studies, held a Doctor of Research from the Università degli Studi di Teramo in Italy. Before moving to Abilene in 2016, Di Stefano worked in two leading museums in Italy and taught for the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Obituary, Showcase

University releases multifaceted five-year strategic plan

August 26, 2022 by Sydney Varner

The university released its newest five year strategic plan, outlining initiatives in six separate categories overall focused on student experiences, financial foundations and elevating the university’s academic brand.  The plan was presented in the annual faculty pre-session meeting Aug. 24 by Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Gallery: Wildcat Week ushers in class of 2026 during move-in day, Goodbye Blessing

August 25, 2022 by Sydney Varner

Wildcat Week welcomed the new freshman class Tuesday by starting the week with moving into the dorms and the annual Goodbye Blessing. 944 freshmen are enrolled for the coming semester and many will be participating in Wildcat Week, learning ACU tradition and how to be a Wildcat.   ... [Read More…]

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Ron Hadfield, moving forward after 39 years

May 11, 2022 by Sydney Varner

After 39 years, one of ACU’s well known storytellers, Ron Hadfield, is taking a step back into a more relaxed and remote role.  Hadfield has served as director of operations while working for the university, serving under three presidents and wearing many different hats along the way including working as the editor of ACU Today Magazine, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features

SGA President, Vice President, Executive Cabinet selected for 2022-23 school year

May 11, 2022 by Sydney Varner

Student Government Association has officially selected Lindsey May and Skyler Gill as the 2022-23 President and Vice President respectively.  Alongside May, a senior marketing major from Farmersville, and Gill, a junior english major from Schertz, the Executive Cabinet was also chosen for the 2022-23 school year.  The board is as ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Police log April 12-19, 2022

April 26, 2022 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for April 12 – 19, 2022   04/13/2022 12:00 p.m. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ADJUNCT AREA:  600 BLK EN 20TH ST A citizen reported unknown suspect(s) damaged the paint on his vehicle and poured liquid substance on it.  Pictures were taken of the damage to the vehicle and ... [Read More…]

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Police log April 5 -12, 2022

April 13, 2022 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for April 5 – 12, 2022 04/05/2022 10:42 a.m. NOISE VIOLATION ADJUNCT AREA:  700 BLK EN 13TH ST A citizen reported excessive loud music in the area.  Officers checked the area and located a subject that was working on his stereo system in his car.  The subject turned ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 29 – April 5, 2022

April 8, 2022 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 29 – April 5, 2022 03/31/2022 12:28 p.m. ASSIST APD OFFICERS ADJUNCT AREA:  600 BLK OVERLAND TR APD Officers requested ACUPD Officers assistance in locating a female subject who was the driver of a vehicle involved in a traffic accident and had walked away ... [Read More…]

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