Monarch butterflies typically live a short two- to five-week lifespan — unless, that is, they’re flying to Mexico or California; then the 2,000-mile journey fuels their tiny bodies to sail the blue skies up to nine months longer. The North American monarch butterflies that float and flutter through Abilene in late September and early October are ... [Read More…]
FCA, ACU athletes lead annual Fields of Faith event
On Wednesday night, Wildcat Stadium was lit up, with plenty of people in the stands. But in fact, there was no football game taking place. Instead, it was a community worship experience that catered to the youth. Thousands of students, families and youth groups filled the stands at the Fields of Faith event, sponsored by the Abilene Fellowship ... [Read More…]
Honoring Dr. Orneita Burton’s life, legacy
Dr. Orneita Burton, professor of management sciences, passed away last Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of intentional service and leadership in education that inspired those around her. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent out an email the day after, informing staff, faculty and students of her passing. All flags on campus ... [Read More…]
Phil is finally found: Dr. Schubert joins the gram
Dr. Phil Schubert has “finally given in” and joined the Instagram community, creating his first account ever in August. Schubert, president of ACU, concluded his debut caption with a shout-out to his very own fan page, @finding_phil_. “I think it's because I'm just kind of getting old, and people wore me down,” Schubert said. “They’ve been ... [Read More…]
Beware the stripe: Tracking the campus skunk population
ACU fosters a welcoming community for faculty, staff and students – so welcoming that the community extends beyond just the human species. Wild cats, literally, have claimed their place on campus, and these furry friends are well-known and well-cared for. The Feral Cat Initiative is a student-run organization that monitors these ... [Read More…]
Faulks rides to championships with lifelong friend, Halo
During the day, Alexis Faulks is the executive assistant to the dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, but when she goes home, she trains to uphold the skills it takes to be an 8-time equestrian national champion. Faulks grew up on the back of a horse alongside her mother, Libby Teigen. Teigen was pregnant with Faulks while ... [Read More…]
Meet the freshman class of 2029
Last week, the university welcomed its largest freshman class in nearly a decade. Here are the stories for some of the new faces seen on campus. Kylie Wilkins Elementary Education Temecula, California “I’ve been playing soccer for 13 years,” said Kylie Wilkins. She began the sport at just 5 years old and went on to become a ... [Read More…]
Campus community impacted by July flooding
At around 5 a.m. Dr. Kyle Tippens awoke to the power turning off in the house. His noise machine went silent and his fan slowed to a stop. Outside, thunder crashed and rain battered the window. On the morning of July 4, he missed the alerts on his phone warning him of the flooding happening just a few hundred feet from his house. “I called the ... [Read More…]
April is over, but sexual assault awareness is not
In the corner of the first floor of McKinzie Hall, Sherita Nickerson sits across from people every day, trying to empower people who feel helpless. But not everyone who walks into her office has an ignited passion for justice. In fact, almost 90% look at her and say they just want it to go away. But Nickerson said sexual assault cannot just go ... [Read More…]
Women’s golf drives for success despite young mid-major status
Rob Bennett had been coaching golf at ACU for three seasons before getting the opportunity of a lifetime: coaching at a Power Four program. Bennett became an assistant coach for the University of Louisville for the 2021-22 season. With high-end facilities, big-name sponsors and increasingly competitive golf, the big school appeal was ... [Read More…]
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