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High school teammates LeSeuer and Sandercox help each other in transition

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This year ACU volleyball welcomed seven freshmen, two of which came from the same hometown, and yes, the same high school. Middle blocker Marybeth Sandercox and right side hitter Makenna LeSueur have been playing alongside each other on the court since their freshman year at Frenship High School in Lubbock, Texas. And now they are bringing their ... [Read More…]

From Abilene to Africa: alumnus creates unique fundraiser for mission trip

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Erika Scott ('16) grew up as a missionary kid in Chang Mai, Thailand, over 8,000 miles away from the small town of Abilene. Several generations of her father’s family attended ACU, so she decided to follow in their footsteps and attend as well – she graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in communication, and now plans to become a missionary ... [Read More…]

Denmark defines success with team accomplishments

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For junior linebacker Sam Denmark, playing linebacker is about more than the statistics and the accolades. When asked about the people on the team that others should watch this year Denmark is quick to point out the entire defensive line. "They're incredible, all those guys give credit to me, but they do all the work. I just get all the glory," ... [Read More…]

Abilene artist finds purpose painting murals

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Red roses intertwine across the whitewashed bricks, accompanied by the hashtag #PrayForRosie stenciled in neat, block letters; just a few streets away, a sunset splashes against the side of a building, adding a pop of color to the otherwise dreary structure. If you’ve driven downtown recently, you’ve probably seen the two new murals that sprung up ... [Read More…]

Vanderpools start mission in Haiti

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After volunteering medical help to victims of the earthquake that rocked the small island of Haiti in 2010, Dr. David Vanderpool (‘82) and his wife Laurie (‘81) felt called to live in Haiti on a full-time basis. So in 2013, the Vanderpools sold their house and private medical practice in Tennessee and officially moved to Thomazeau, Haiti – a region ... [Read More…]

‘He was just Max’: An evening with Max Lucado

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When Max Lucado arrived on campus as a wide-eyed, longhaired teen in the early 1970s, he never imagined he'd be a best-selling author. Ninety million sold copies later, Lucado spoke to an audience of mentors, friends and admirers at the university that introduced him to his faith. On Monday evening, Lucado was honored at the 50th anniversary ... [Read More…]

Mad Dash: Wildcat sprinters garnished with several awards this year

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Two athletes have been key in the success that ACU track has had this season. The year has been filled with podium appearances and personal bests, along with ACU records. Two of those athletes to stand on the podium are sophomore sprinters Jessica James and Corneil Lionel. At the last track meet, these two runners not only found the podium, but ... [Read More…]

Crippen’s adjustments add offensive spark

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At six feet two inches and 225 pounds, junior Russell Crippen is built to hit baseballs a long way. However, despite pacing the team with the most home runs each of the last two seasons, Crippen has transitioned into becoming not just one of the Wildcats' most powerful hitters, but also the most efficient. Crippen leads the Wildcats 35 hits, is ... [Read More…]

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