Senior accounting major Tony Maldonado never thought he would have to leave his friends behind, but after just two and a half years he heeded the call to join his brothers in the military overseas for one of the most important journeys of his life. After a year and a half away from the university, he has returned to continue his education ... [Read More…]
James rises from redshirt to star
Senior running back Tracy James has been a Wildcat longer than most athletes, and he continues to plow over opponents in his final season in purple and white. He joined the football team as a redshirt freshman in 2015 after graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas. However, James' passion and talent for football did not emerge ... [Read More…]
A Tale of Two Centennials: Presidents of KJK and GATA reflect on the significance of their 100th years
This school year represents the 100th Anniversaries of women’s social clubs Ko Jo Kai and GATA. Ko Jo Kai, formerly known as the High-A Club, was formed in 1919, while GATA, formerly standing for Girl’s Aid to Athletics, was formed in 1920. Ko Jo Kai and GATA are the longest continuous socials clubs on campus and continue to have larger ... [Read More…]
Interior design student gains internship experience with local companies
Certain majors at ACU require their students to work in an internship program to earn full credits for their degrees as well as allow them to gain additional experience. Marilyn Salazar, an interior design major from Abilene, said that her internship allowed her to accomplish just that as well as learn more about the purpose of interior ... [Read More…]
Professor uses Facebook group to assist the ‘World’s Okayest Moms’
Jenn Rogers, instructor of teacher education, created the Facebook group World’s Okayest Mom in 2015. Rogers said she felt moved to create the group after her experience going into labor with her son, Hunter, in 2013. While she was pregnant and visiting some family in Arlington, she said she had a severe hemorrhage, which forced her to ... [Read More…]
Student combines multimedia and missions
“When you think missions, you think medical missions, preaching, sports or youth ministry, but you don’t normally think of video,” Elle Greco said. “But it’s such a needed thing. ...Without people who are going to tell the stories, how are we going to learn what God is doing throughout the world?” About five years ago, Greco felt called to use her ... [Read More…]
Faculty receive doctorate degrees
Faculty members Dena Counts and Nick Tatum both received their doctorate degrees in the first week in September. Dena Counts, an instructor in the Communication and Sociology department, received her ED.D. in organizational leadership from ACU Dallas. While working full time and writing her dissertation over organizational change and its ... [Read More…]
Straughn begins first semester as new dean of nursing
Dr. Marcia Straughn has been made the new dean for the school of nursing, working in this role since June 1. Her role as the dean of nursing is a duel role, meaning she also has the position as the director of the BSN program. Straughn said she is excited to be in the position once filled by Dr. Becky Hammack, who she credits to be a ... [Read More…]
Hamm becomes ACU’s first chief diversity officer
The university has appointed Stephanie Hamm as the university's first chief diversity officer. Hamm graduated from ACU in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in social work. She went on to obtain her Master's Degree in Social Work at West Virginia University and then received her Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Arlington. She worked in social work ... [Read More…]
Freshman Kristen McKinney looks forward to new opportunities at ACU
Kristen McKinney, an accounting major from Garland, is one of the many freshmen who moved onto campus Tuesday morning. She heard about ACU through her father who is an alumnus. Upon visiting ACU, McKinney was interested in the many opportunities the school provides. “I’m looking forward to opportunities that are available to ACU students and ... [Read More…]
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