Mary Frazier Clark died at the age of 95 on Oct. 20. Clark was the first female member of the board of trustees and an ACU alumna, graduating in 1944. Mary Frazier Clark was born to W.G an Mintie Frazier in Levelland, TX, on Jan. 31, 1932. She married John D. Clark in 1946 in Sundown, who died in 1977. When she attended ACU, she was ... [Read More…]
Peak performance: Vestal seeks professional career after college
Since she was 3 years old, Sam Vestal has enjoyed the simplicity of kicking a soccer ball on the freshly cut, dew-covered grass. Though the road to professional athletics ends for most in high school, Vestal said she desires to continue after college. Vestal played on the varsity team all four years of high school at Permian High School in ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Commitment: Senior Jordan Henry looks to finish tennis career strong
As a senior on the tennis team this season, Jordan Henry is looking to finish her ACU tennis career with a bang. Growing up in Moore, Oklahoma, Henry says her dad has coached her in tennis for nearly her whole life. "My dad's been my coach for as long as I remember," Henry said. "It was always me and him always out on the court ... [Read More…]
Interior Design surpasses reaccreditation standards
After years of preparation, Interior Design was recently reaccredited by The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Because accreditation involves extensive preparation, the art and design department has been preparing for six years–the standard time frame for accreditation. To be accredited, the department is required to provide ... [Read More…]
The Creation Creates: Santana innovates campus through Maker Lab
Make. Learn. Inspire. Three things Nil Santana excels and thrives in. Santana has been teaching at ACU for 18 years as an associate professor of Art and Design, and was director of the Maker Lab for five years. This year, he transitioned to associate director, focusing more on collaborations with departments and campus development. The ... [Read More…]
Battling in the trenches: Chambers breaks through as a defensive leader
During the ACU football games, a name that students and fans most likely hear a lot over the loudspeaker while on defense is "Jeremiah Chambers". Chambers, a junior linebacker for the Wildcat defense, was recruited from Vista Ridge High School in 2015. He said he started playing the game of football when he was a youth. "My dad coached me ... [Read More…]
‘A ring in one hand, a diploma in the other’: Ward brings goals as new AD
“We had a motto at Murray State: That each student athlete leave the university with a championship ring on one hand and a diploma in the other. I have that very same goal for every Wildcat.” Allen Ward took over as the ninth athletics director over ACU Sports on June 16, and began his duties on Aug. 6. Growing up, Ward played football and ... [Read More…]
Monks Coffee Shop: brewing since 2006
When asked to describe Monks Coffee Shop in just three words, owner Allison Carroll sat across the table from me with a bewildered, joyful, endearing expression, trying hard to pinpoint the correct adjectives to encapsulate the beloved space. “When I talk about Monks, it’s the community angle that I always love, but the word ‘community’ ... [Read More…]
Collegiate Globetrotter: Friday links up with nation’s top talent in Italy
Redshirt junior center Jalone Friday was given the opportunity to represent and play for the United States in Italy this summer as he joined with other top collegiate talent. Friday played for the USA East Coast team that included Kansas guard Charlie Moore, South Carolina forward Justin Minaya, Colorado forward Evan Battey, Purdue guard Sasha ... [Read More…]
New cabinet members bring fresh ideas
The Office of Student Life chose nine students to join The Cabinet next year to continue organizing events for the student body. Director of Student and Parent Activities, Caddie Coupe said through the 40 candidates, she was looking for those who complemented each other. “I’m really looking for a completed puzzle once I’ve hired everyone and ... [Read More…]
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