The Counseling Center is making significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, but it is offering online sessions. Tyson Alexander, director of the Counseling Center, said it has seen an increase in stress and anxiety amongst current students. The World Health Organization has acknowledged that the crisis is ... [Read More…]
Fall study abroad decision coming in June
The university is preparing for a fall study abroad semester but ultimately will not make a definitive decision until some point in June. Dr. Susan Lewis, ACU Vice Provost, said that it's expecting students will get the chance to explore these programs. "As of right now, we have decided that those [study abroad] programs will continue," Lewis ... [Read More…]
SRWC to reopen at 25% capacity June 8
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will reopen to a limited 25% capacity June 8 with abbreviated hours, adjusted policies and limited programs and services. The SRWC's capacity is 500 occupants, so a maximum of 125 participants will be allowed at any given time. Joel Swedlund, executive director of the SRWC, said the university has ... [Read More…]
University estimating 5-6% freshman enrollment drop for fall
Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, said the university is preparing for a 5-6% drop in freshman enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic, though that number may change as the fall approaches. "It's hard to forecast where we might be, but we can make a reasonable forecast of where we might be in the fall," Schubert said in an online ... [Read More…]
Over $14,000 of equipment stolen from Onstead
An investigation began April 1 to find out where thousands of dollars of missing equipment had gone from the ACU Onstead Science Building. An Onstead faculty member noticed the rear entrance to be open when he arrived at work, immediately reporting it to ACUPD. ACUPD Chief of Police, Jimmy Ellison said, "The suspect had actually committed ... [Read More…]
KACU seeking funding amid coronavirus pandemic
KACU has seen negative repercussions from the coronavirus outbreak, including the postponement of one of their largest fundraising campaigns during the school year. The student media outlets on campus have felt the pressures that the coronavirus pandemic has brought to ACU. The Optimist has a smaller staff, and ACUTV has no sports to cover ... [Read More…]
Students battle financial losses in food industry
Executive orders surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to restrict pay for members of the food service industry, many of which are ACU students. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on March 19 closing all restaurants and bars, with the exception of to-go food and beverages, until April 3. On March 31, he ... [Read More…]
Turner, Preston named Mr. and Miss ACU 2020
The Student Government Association announced the winners of Mr. and Miss ACU, Kaman Turner and Nancy Preston, early Thursday morning. Turner, senior marketing major from North Richland Hills, served as president of Frater Sodalis in 2019-20. He was also involved in the the Dean’s Student Council, the ACU Ultimate Team and the Red Thread ... [Read More…]
Philanthropy class distributes $50,000 in donations to local nonprofits
ACU students in a philanthropy class distributed $50,000 in anonymous donations to various local nonprofits as part of this year's coursework. This is the fourth year for ACU to host a Giving Ceremony. Usually the reception is hosted at the ACU Mabee Business Building, but it was held over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the $50,000 ... [Read More…]
Residence Life housing selection scheduled as planned
Housing selection is still on for freshmen and sophomores, as they begin to decide where they want to live for the upcoming school year. Julie Moses, Housing Manager, provided an overview on what the process would look like for freshman as they started back in December. "Incoming freshman housing sign-ups began last December," Moses said. ... [Read More…]
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