This will be the last school year for seven faculty members from across campus, each of whom are retiring. Among those who are retiring at the close of the 2018-19 year are: Dr. Malcolm Coco, professor of human resource management Dr. Rob Byrd, associate professor of information technology and computing Dr. Loyd Goldsmith, professor ... [Read More…]

The Honors College will conduct its annual banquet from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Abilene Convention Center. The graduation banquet takes place every semester for graduates who participate in the Honors College. During the event, organizers will recognize the graduates with honors regalia. It is much like traditional graduation but with a more ... [Read More…]

The Chapel office plans to make improvements in student involvement, leadership and technology over the summer break. Cyrus Eaton, dean of spiritual formation and campus chaplain, said the office will work to improve the system for students to track their Chapel credits and avoid delay in recording credits. The Chapel office has made steps ... [Read More…]

The co-directors of Sing Song 2020, formerly called "co-chairs," will not be named until the fall semester for the first time in a decade, said Nick Tatum, director of student productions. For several years, co-chairs had been selected each spring for the following year's Sing Song. Tatum said he is delaying the selection this year so the ... [Read More…]

World Wide Witness students gathered in Moody Coliseum during Chapel for their official send-off on Friday.  Thirty students will travel to various locations across the globe for mission work.  World Wide Witness has partnered with missionaries for 18 years, with more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students involved. Comprised of 25 ... [Read More…]

For the third year, Nu Kappa Psi wrapped up its pledging season with its probate at the Beauchamp Amphitheater, drawing in both students and alumni to celebrate new members. Roland Campos, sophomore information systems major from Dallas and president of Noble Kings, said the probate gives the pledges a chance to show their culture and style. ... [Read More…]

The Office of Multicultural Affairs’ annual Backyard Bash will return for its third year at 5 p.m. Friday on Circle Drive east of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. OMA interns have been planning the concert since January. The concert will feature giveaways, contests, dance performances, face-painting and more. Aliera Martin, ... [Read More…]

The Front Porch Market, started over a decade ago, will bring 20 local vendors to The Acre, the home of Dr. Chris and Rachel Riley, despite chances of rain. Rachel Riley, instructor of psychology and host of the market, said the first market was at her home on Sayles Boulevard with only one vendor. This year, more than 20 vendors, ranging in age ... [Read More…]