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Triple double trouble: Twin sets take athletics by storm

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The millennial generation grew up fascinated by what it would be like to have a twin. The Parent Trap, a 1998, two-hour hit and TV shows like “Full House” and “The Suite Life of Zach and Cody” also caused today’s younger generations to wonder what it would be like to have an identical best friend. But what if the twins were athletes? How does a ... [Read More…]

The Notion of Enough: Rachel Riley learned to have enough by going a year without spending money

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Small black letters on her wrist spell the word, “Enough.” Enough. A reminder that she has enough, that God is enough. Rachel Riley had the word tattooed on her wrist as a reminder to remain content. Five years ago, she chose to live one year without buying anything she didn’t need. Her fast from spending led her to a new understanding ... [Read More…]

Double or Nothing: Sheehy brothers find new spark playing together again

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After playing together in high school brothers Jonathan and Josh Sheehy look for more success playing as doubles partners now at ACU. The brothers, who won state together during their high school years and went 1-1 in their last tournament hosted by the University of Tulsa, look forward to using the family aspect to their advantage. “With ... [Read More…]

And sew it goes: Psychology grad designs and produces products for her Etsy store

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If you want a new, unique place to shop, look no further than alumna Maci Smith's ('16) online clothing shop. She decided to start up the Etsy shop as a way to use her love of fashion to make money part-time while she traveled over the summer, but now she intends to keep the shop around as long as possible. "I have always wanted to do something ... [Read More…]

From One Mom to Another: How Rogers created the ‘World’s Okayest’ nonprofit

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Jenn Rogers, instructor in the teacher's education department, was inspired to start the nonprofit World's Okayest Mom after experiencing some complications while pregnant with her third child three years ago. At her 20 week ultrasound, doctors discovered she had a complication called placenta previa, and at 25 weeks, she had a major bleed while ... [Read More…]

A Transformational Chief: Over 15 years, Ellison has turned ACUPD into a professional police force

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ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison's career as a police officer started out normal: as a patrolman straight out of the police academy in the mid '80s. At the Beaumont Police Department, he eventually worked his way up the ranks to sergeant and then transferred to the narcotics department before finally making the move to ACU, where's he's now in his ... [Read More…]

From walking on to running in: Former walk-on turns opportunity into reality

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As a walk-on Adrian Duncan knew he'd have to prove himself. Unlike many walk-ons Duncan was not redshirted his freshman year. In fact Duncan was efficient in four games totaling 156 yards and two touchdowns on 36 carries, but playing behind Oklahoma State transfer Herschel Sims and sharing snaps with fellow freshman at the time, DeAndre Brown, ... [Read More…]

Carroll balances cancer and career

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After being diagnosed with breast cancer in March, Dr. Laura Carroll has kept up with both her job as an associate professor of English and her position in the Adams Center as the director of faculty development – all while driving back and forth to Dallas for chemotherapy. Though it's been hard to manage and find a good balance between her ... [Read More…]

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