#AbileneStrong began as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. It began as a way to bring the community together during these hard times and show they are not alone. "The city of Abilene has lost 73 group meetings and events, with a direct impact of $7.5 million into our economy," Executive Director at Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, ... [Read More…]
The university plans to offer additional financial support for the fall
With an expected normal start to the fall semester, the university does not have plans to change the amount of tuition, yet is prepared to offer more financial support. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost of the university, said the leadership has talked about, like every university being prepared, a plan B, but they do expect to have a normal fall ... [Read More…]
Student teaching programs suspended due to coronavirus concerns
Due to the sudden and indefinite closure of all Abilene, ACS and Wylie ISD schools, all student teaching programs have been suspended. “We miss our students so much,” said Rylee Clinton, senior elementary education major from Fort Worth. “We are so sad that we do not get to finish the semester with them, but trust that this is the best decision ... [Read More…]
ACU endowment plunges 10 percent in two months
ACU's endowment portfolio has seen a 10 percent decline over the past two months, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the steep drop, Chief Investment Officer Jack Rich said he believes it won't create too many issues. "I do not see that our mission has changed because of the pandemic," Rich said. "We will continue to provide resources to ... [Read More…]
Commencement awards affected by graduation delay
Due to the delay of this year’s commencement ceremony to Aug. 7- 8, awards given to students at the ceremony will follow suit. “At this point, we don't have any plans to let the students know before August,” Susan Gore, vice president of Student Life, said. The delay comes from an email by Dr. Phil Schubert, addressed to the ACU ... [Read More…]
Students find ways to stay connected off campus
As campus remains closed for the remainder of the spring semester, students and staff are finding creative ways to stay connected. Whether it be through Zoom calls, social media or email chains, there are multiple examples of how the community is holding together while most are living in quarantine. Resident halls are using social media ... [Read More…]
Student mission trip shows global effect on missions due to COVID-19
As travel bans and quarantines continue to increase across the United States, ACU students continue to experience the global chaos that has been caused by COVID-19. Katie Walker, a freshman psychology major from Coppell, traveled to Zambia on a missionary care trip and has since returned to the United States as of March 24. “We went to ... [Read More…]
Tige Boats Company gives back to the community
Tige Boats in Abilene is changing up some of its business lines, they are switching their production line to make personal protective equipment. “Something that was so cool about interning at Tige is that it’s an extremely personal work environment,” Elle-Kaye Terry, junior advertising and public relations major and marketing intern at Tige, ... [Read More…]
Leaders of the university to answer questions via livestream
A live streamed question and answer meeting for students and parents with Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost of the university, and Dr. Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment management and interim vice president for student life, will begin tomorrow at 1 p.m. The livestream will be held through ... [Read More…]
Oxford and Leipzig programs to combine for the fall
Construction and renovation of ACU’s new Oxford house for the Oxford study abroad program will be put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The house, which was originally supposed to be ready by the beginning of the fall semester, is located at 163 Woodstock Road, covering 6457 square feet and has eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, two kitchens, ... [Read More…]
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