As May graduation approaches, many students celebrate as their classmates engage in ring-by-spring culture.   Ring by spring is a colloquial expression that frequently visits conversation every spring semester. The expression originally referred to the pressure seniors feel to be engaged before graduation. Now, it is more of a lighthearted joke ... [Read More…]

Abilene's All Kind Initiative allows college students who cannot foster or adopt to make a difference through its Doggy Day Out program. The program is not limited to foster care and adoption; anyone can participate and give an animal a little fresh air. Cathy Spano works at the front desk at the Pet Adoption and Resource Center – where All-kind ... [Read More…]

Jenna Jones, 21, of McKinney passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, due to unexpected health issues. Jenna was a senior actuarial science major in the Department of Mathematics with a business minor, and she was looking forward to graduating in May.  Jones was born on Aug. 29, 2003. A Celebration of Life was held in her memory on Thursday, Feb. 6 at ... [Read More…]

Bucket lists provide people with goals to complete throughout their lives, and now Sherry Rankin can cross one thing off: being a published writer.  Rankin, assistant professor of language and literature, published her first book on Feb. 1. She said it has always been her dream to write a book, published or not.  “I'd like to be able to say ... [Read More…]

Wildfires have spread rapidly across the Los Angeles area destroying everything in its path as it consumes homes and lives in California. According to CBS News, two wildfires ignited Jan 7, and since then, 28 people have died and more than 12,000 structures have been destroyed.  This devastation may seem far from Abilene, but it is still ... [Read More…]

A sculpture first presented in the mind of the creator 25 years ago has come to life on campus northwest of the Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center. The Book, which holds deep meaning and value to several faculty and alums, is the newest sculpture to campus.  Dr. Neal Coates, chair of the Department of Government and Criminal ... [Read More…]

In early October, student reporters from the Media Writing course spread out over the ACU campus to listen and experience the full spectrum of Small Group Chapels, most of which meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday or Thursday mornings. The university website says, “Students are able to create Small Group Chapels around their faith denominations, social ... [Read More…]

Oxford study abroad students have worked to better understand societal issues in Oxford through their Design Thinking and Innovation honors colloquium. The course taught by Dr. Trey Shirley, the associate dean of the Honors College, is an opportunity for students to practice design thinking by observing the environment around them and how they ... [Read More…]