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QB Davis shines on campus and on the gridiron

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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

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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…]

James rises from redshirt to star

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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

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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…]

Student combines multimedia and missions

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“When you think missions, you think medical missions, preaching, sports or youth ministry, but you don’t normally think of video,” Elle Greco said. “But it’s such a needed thing. ...Without people who are going to tell the stories, how are we going to learn what God is doing throughout the world?” About five years ago, Greco felt called to use her ... [Read More…]

Faculty receive doctorate degrees

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Faculty members Dena Counts and Nick Tatum both received their doctorate degrees in the first week in September.  Dena Counts, an instructor in the Communication and Sociology department, received her ED.D. in organizational leadership from ACU Dallas. While working full time and writing her dissertation over organizational change and its ... [Read More…]

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