Nil Santana, associate professor of art and design, was invited by Eastern Mediterranean University’s Department of Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design to teach a two-week intensive course on brand design as a Visiting Scholar. Santana was invited by Dr. Firat Tüzünkan, assistant professor and vice chair of the department of visual arts ... [Read More…]
Tiny house, Big dreams: How a student built his own house to bring to college
Tiny houses are a trend among people in their 20s and early 30s but few build their own prior to moving off to college. Seth Chapman, a sophomore biochemistry major from Fort Worth, completed building his tiny house in March 2017 for the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show with plans to use it for housing during his tenure in college. Although ... [Read More…]
Nursing major’s passion for yo-yoing leads to joy in personal and professional life
The busyness of college affects everyone differently, and students choose several outlets to relieve that stress such as reading, hammocking, or working out. Senior nursing major Quentin Rohl however, finds his relief in a unique outlet: yo-yoing. Rohl began his pursuit of yo-yoing as a young kid when a professional yo-yo thrower came to ... [Read More…]
QB Davis shines on campus and on the gridiron
Sema’J Davis has solidified himself as a key component in the Wildcats’ offense in the present and the near future. The sophomore kinesiology major out of Midland has shown his skillset on the field, but there is a lot more to Davis than just his play in between the white lines. Davis a graduate of Midland Lee High School, where he started under ... [Read More…]
Meet the mom to ACU’s international students: Whitt uses experiences to encourage and help others succeed
Attending college can be difficult. Attending college in a foreign place can be extremely difficult. Veronica Whitt, who serves as the international students services specialist, knew the struggles personally when she came to ACU as a freshman from the Philippines in 2009. Her parents were missionaries in the Philippines. Her father is from Texas ... [Read More…]
Student returns to college after a year serving in the National Guard
Senior accounting major Tony Maldonado never thought he would have to leave his friends behind, but after just two and a half years he heeded the call to join his brothers in the military overseas for one of the most important journeys of his life. After a year and a half away from the university, he has returned to continue his education ... [Read More…]
James rises from redshirt to star
Senior running back Tracy James has been a Wildcat longer than most athletes, and he continues to plow over opponents in his final season in purple and white. He joined the football team as a redshirt freshman in 2015 after graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas. However, James' passion and talent for football did not emerge ... [Read More…]
A Tale of Two Centennials: Presidents of KJK and GATA reflect on the significance of their 100th years
This school year represents the 100th Anniversaries of women’s social clubs Ko Jo Kai and GATA. Ko Jo Kai, formerly known as the High-A Club, was formed in 1919, while GATA, formerly standing for Girl’s Aid to Athletics, was formed in 1920. Ko Jo Kai and GATA are the longest continuous socials clubs on campus and continue to have larger ... [Read More…]
Interior design student gains internship experience with local companies
Certain majors at ACU require their students to work in an internship program to earn full credits for their degrees as well as allow them to gain additional experience. Marilyn Salazar, an interior design major from Abilene, said that her internship allowed her to accomplish just that as well as learn more about the purpose of interior ... [Read More…]
Professor uses Facebook group to assist the ‘World’s Okayest Moms’
Jenn Rogers, instructor of teacher education, created the Facebook group World’s Okayest Mom in 2015. Rogers said she felt moved to create the group after her experience going into labor with her son, Hunter, in 2013. While she was pregnant and visiting some family in Arlington, she said she had a severe hemorrhage, which forced her to ... [Read More…]
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