After a full year of enforced social distancing, everyone’s “bubble” seems to have grown in circumference. And for many at this point, it’s not even out of fear of COVID – we are all just used to the extra elbow room. As vaccines have started rolling out and the pandemic is trending in a favorable direction, things are finally getting back to ... [Read More…]
SGA prepares to establish new Executive Cabinet
As SGA takes on a new president and vice president for the 2021-2022 school year, preparations are being made to establish a new Executive Cabinet.“SGA is the perfect opportunity for students who want to develop and facilitate all of the different skills that they have and challenge themselves,” said Ngozi Okorie, senior psychology major from Plano ... [Read More…]
Alumni travel to Indianapolis to support their alma mater
Alumni from all over the country travelled to Indianapolis to watch the Wildcats make school history and win their first ever game in the NCAA tournament. Mark Cawyer (‘90) from Sugarland flew to Indianapolis for the weekend after attending the Southland Conference Tournament. “Our family has been watching them all year, we’re just big ACU fans, ... [Read More…]
Braum’s awaits city approval to begin construction on ACU property
The university has approved a location for Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores on ACU property along Judge Ely Boulevard as the chain looks to create a presence in Abilene. Judge Ely Boulevard near KFC is just one of three Abilene locations Braum’s is aiming to build on, with another location on Hardin-Simmons' property off of Ambler Avenue and one ... [Read More…]
Spiritual Formation Office hosts Tuesday game nights
The Office of Spiritual Formation has begun holding game nights every Tuesday in the Hunter Welcome Center room 211 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose behind Tuesday game nights is to foster an environment of fellowship and fun for students in this time of constant change and isolation.“We really wanted to have a time where we could connect with students and ... [Read More…]
ResLife adapts to create community for residents
Jacob Crabtree, resident director of Mabee Hall, knows how hard it can be to find a community in college during a pandemic, especially for freshmen. “It’s been really difficult to try and figure out the best way to continue to encourage and support and facilitate that community, while also trying to remain safe and being responsible with how we ... [Read More…]
Nursing adjusts to accommodate COVID-19 regulations
COVID-19 has forced the School of Nursing to adapt classes and clinicals to face the challenges of the pandemic. In a typical year, the state board requires nursing students to have direct patient contact. The law set by the state legislature usually states that no more than 50% of clinicals can be simulated, said Dr. Marcia Straughn, dean of ... [Read More…]
Standardized test score requirements nullified during pandemic
An estimated 50% of incoming students are taking advantage of ACU’s new policy allowing the choice to not submit standardized test scores for college admission. ACU is just one of many universities who no longer require ACT, SAT or the new CLT (Classical Learning Test) scores for college admission because of COVID-19. Almost all academic ... [Read More…]