Students and faculty gathered on Feb. 19 to hear original poems crafted by student poets in Dr. Steven Moore’s ENGL 323 class, despite worries of decreasing public interest. The poems responded to the cross-culturally paired artworks, “The Boundless: Origins,” by Department of Art and Design chair Robert Green and artist Sheng Dongqiao from ... [Read More…]
New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU
*Note: In an earlier version of the story it said ‘Mark McCowan, but it has since been changed to McCallon for accuracy. Dr. Lee Anne Paris was named the new Dean of Library Services and Educational Technology and will step into the role on Aug. 1. Paris is the executive director of academic policy and curriculum at the University of ... [Read More…]
View from the sidelines: Life during New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation season is once again underway, and even students who are not participating say it is impossible to ignore. From coordinated outfits at Chapel to chants echoing through the campus, pledging traditions have become part of the daily rhythm of campus life. For students watching from the sidelines, the experience is equal parts ... [Read More…]
Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing to have grand opening in fall 2026
A new place of rest and connection is arriving on campus this summer as construction wraps up on the Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing in the Mabee wing of the library, with an official grand opening planned for the fall. “I knew I wanted that space to be almost like a place of refuge and rest,” said Dr. Claire Davidson-Frederick, ... [Read More…]
Dr. Jason Morris receives third Fulbright Award, leading the way for higher education scholars
Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College, has been awarded his third Fulbright Award. Morris, professor of core curriculum, was awarded the Fulbright International Education Administrators Award. As part of this award, he will represent the University on a two-week experience in Taiwan in March to learn about international higher education. ... [Read More…]
Church of Christ members navigate Christmas without a biblical blueprint
In the New Testament, Christians are not seen celebrating Christmas. There is the birth of Jesus, but his birth is not marked as a day of celebration for Christians in the Bible. The Church of Christ strives to imitate the New Testament as closely as possible. For some members, this means not celebrating Christmas at all. For others, this means ... [Read More…]
Letters of Love: Students spreading joy to hospital rooms one card at a time
As Ella Beeman walked from her BioChem class to the Bible building for Chapel, she thought about how the next hour would unfold. She had poured her heart into making the day happen, and now, it was finally here. She wondered if people would even show up. Students walked in front of her, in the same direction, but she was still not sure if they ... [Read More…]
Grad student with cystic fibrosis wins scholarship, strives to make an impact
Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s and married, North has cultivated a fulfilling life despite facing adversity from the perceived limitations of his chronic disease. North is an ACU graduate student pursuing a master's degree in marriage and family ... [Read More…]
Loyalty, growth, commitment: The Colt Cooper story
In an era of college sports where nobody stays, one Wildcat has. Colt Cooper, redshirt senior defensive lineman from Quinlan, is the only Wildcat to have been with the program for the last five years. In fact, he is the only Wildcat who precedes Head Coach Keith Patterson amidst his fourth season at the helm of the football ... [Read More…]
Triple twins lead Wildcats on field, court, pitch
To some, sports is just the game, a way to blow off steam or forget about the stress of daily life. To others, sports is life, something individuals pour their blood, sweat and tears into to be great or fulfilled. But for six Wildcats, sports is family – literally. Starting this fall, three sets of twins are playing on the various Wildcat ... [Read More…]
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