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…]
Wiser selected as new dean of Brown Library
James Wiser has been selected as the new dean of the library services and educational technology effective beginning Aug. 1. Wiser’s wife, Candice, who is currently a professor at Pepperdine University, will also join the ACU community as a professor of political science. They have lived in California for 16 years and will be relocating to ... [Read More…]
Student organizations won’t be penalized for unused funds
All student organizations have moved off-campus, and the funds originally budgeted for these groups cannot be spent. However, they will not be penalized for any unused funds. "Student organizations will not be penalized for not using their remaining funds for the semester" said Aaron Bunting, SGA executive treasurer. After going online, many ... [Read More…]
Front Porch plans to reopen doors May 1
Front Porch Coffee and Bakery has endured the trying times brought on by COVID-19 and now plans to open its doors Friday. Following Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to allow the stay-at-home order to expire Thursday, restaurants, stores, malls and theaters are allowed to reopen to 25% capacity. For Front Porch's owner Zach Sheets, it's an ... [Read More…]
Students React to the Recent Refund Announcements
Several weeks ago, President Schubert, in a school-wide email, disclosed that students will be eligible for a 40% refund from this semester’s meal and rooming expenses. While the expenses from students’ meal plans will be refunded by May 1, boarding expenses will only be applied in the form of a scholarship at the beginning of the 2020 fall ... [Read More…]
Retirement is calling Randy Harris home after 22 Years at ACU
After teaching for over 33 years and spending 22 of these years at ACU, Randy Harris, instructor in the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry and spiritual director for the College of Biblical Studies, has decided to see what the Lord has planned for him on the other side of retirement. Harris works in the Siburt Institute and is an avid ... [Read More…]