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Video: Voices from the Hill: Sandy Byers

February 6, 2012 by Zane Goggans

Everyone in Abilene can tune in to 89.7 fm, but few will ever know about the lady behind the desk that makes it possible. Zane Goggans introduces Sandy Byers for the JMC Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZMVCxd16A Video/editing by Zane Goggans ... [Read More…]

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Voices from the Hill: Sandy Byers

February 6, 2012 by Zane Goggans

Everyone in Abilene can tune in to 89.7 fm, but few will ever know about the lady behind the desk that makes it possible. Zane Goggans introduces Sandy Byers for the JMC Network. Video/editing by Zane Goggans ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU-FM, Videos Tagged With: Archive, KACU, Voices from the Hill

Love Knows No Bounds

February 3, 2012 by Zane Goggans

With February here, Love is in the air. Aside from the romantic aspects of Valentine's Day there's more to love than just flowers and hearts. KACU's Zane Goggans with the help of Kelly Zhou, has this inspiring story of an Abilene couple with an inspiring and unusual tale of love. And you can see Ray and Jackie's art and hear their story next week ... [Read More…]

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Facility closings for Christmas break

December 8, 2011 by Zane Goggans

Limited hours and closings for ACU facilities will begin at the start of Christmas break with most services closing just before the holiday. The entire campus will be closed on Christmas day. Some facilities and services will reopen right after Christmas Day, while others will remain closed until mid January. The most notable of the campus-wide ... [Read More…]

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Honors college to study in New York City

December 2, 2011 by Zane Goggans

The ACU Honors College is offering "A Cultural Pilgrimage," a visual and performing arts Maymester course in New York City. The Study America one-week course is an exploration of artistic and cultural highlights of downtown New York. Students will spend the majority of their time in Manhattan and some time in New Jersey going to museums, painting, ... [Read More…]

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Nursing program leaving Patty Hanks

November 18, 2011 by Zane Goggans

The ACU Nursing Department is planning to move its program to campus after having classes at the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing for more than 30 years. The university decided to leave Patty Hanks to create its own nursing program. ACU has been associated with the Patty Hanks since 1978, but beginning in 2013, all incoming ACU nursing majors ... [Read More…]

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Departments await merger details

November 11, 2011 by Zane Goggans

The Department of Foreign Language and the Department of Sociology and Family Studies will merge with other departments as the university realigns its budget for next year. The new budget plan will be explained to all ACU faculty and staff on Nov. 17.  The plan includes position losses for several faculty members as well as eliminating one and ... [Read More…]

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City construction on Pine Street underway

November 4, 2011 by Zane Goggans

The City of Abilene is working on concluding a $1.7 million, yearlong construction project on one of the city's most important roads. Pine Street is getting a face lift after years of service. New pavement and curb work is being done to the street many visitors take into downtown Abilene. A median, built to accommodate trees and bushes, has also ... [Read More…]

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Social Responsibility In Local Businesses

October 28, 2011 by Zane Goggans

Terry Johnson has been working with area residents for over seven years to help with planning for college and balancing family budgets. Most of the people he's assisted come from lower income or disadvantaged areas. Now he's launching a new initiative that gives local businesses affordable advertisement, and helps high school students learn ... [Read More…]

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Dancing incorporated into fitness classes

October 26, 2011 by Zane Goggans

Dancing has made its way into the ACU curriculum with the addition of two new dance courses offered to all students. The courses, ballet and modern dance, are offered in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation & Wellness Center. People who wish to participate in these classes must register and pay for the course.  There is also a group ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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