Voice chapels have gone from having 30 consistent students attending to 80-100 students consistently attending. Voice chapels take place in Hart Auditorium on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 a.m. Voice is an organization on campus with the purpose of providing a safe space for people to explore the concept of their spirituality and sexuality. Voice ... [Read More…]
ACU steps into the tank with new Wildcat Tank event
Earlier this month on Nov. 15, President Phil Schubert released an email to faculty and staff describing ACU’s latest endeavor: Wildcat Tank. Wildcat Tank is a platform that will allow faculty and staff, either individually or in groups, the opportunity to submit their best ideas for improving ACU. Submitted ideas must pertain to one of the ... [Read More…]
ACU to part ways with head volleyball coach Angela Mooney
ACU parted ways with head volleyball coach Angela Mooney Monday afternoon via a press release from ACU athletics. Mooney was named the ninth head volleyball coach in ACU history in 2017. In those past five seasons, her teams have managed a 49-76 record and four conference tournament appearances. This past season showed similar results to her ... [Read More…]
Mayor Anthony Williams named Distinguished Abilenean of 2021
Mayor Anthony Williams was selected to be the Distinguished Abilenean of the year by the Abilene Association of Realtors. The award has been around since 1995 and is given to community members who are making an exceptional impact on Abilene through volunteerism in a number of different areas from youth activities to housing issues. Williams ... [Read More…]
CSD students administer hearing screenings in Clyde ISD
Communication Sciences and Disorders students conducted 633 hearing screenings for Clyde ISD as a departmental service project. Both undergraduate and graduate students clocked in required clinical hours by participating and were able to get hands-on experience relevant to their field of study. The screenings were supervised by licensed ... [Read More…]
College of Arts and Sciences split under consideration
After continued success in programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the university is considering splitting these two growing programs. More details will be available once the funding for the split is achieved. Dr. Gregory Straughn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said the split is a part of his vision of the future for the ... [Read More…]
Endowment climbs to $675 million
The university's endowment has made a significant increase in the past year, skyrocketing from $457 million to $675 million most recently. The endowment is funded primarily by gifts from donors. That money is invested, and the university is able to use a portion of the income from the funds to benefit the school. Jack Rich, chief investment ... [Read More…]
Student struck by vehicle outside of Barrett, sparks campus-wide petition
Vivian Banegas Tabora, sophomore management major from Honduras, was hit by a vehicle outside of Barrett Hall Sunday night. Tabora was taken to the hospital after the incident and sustained multiple injuries, but is in stable condition. The Abilene Police Department is handling the case and has confirmed the driver was not under the ... [Read More…]
University parts ways with head football coach Adam Dorrel after five seasons
Adam Dorrel is out as ACU's head football coach after a 5-6 2021 football season as announced on a press release that came out Sunday morning. Dorrel served as the head football coach at ACU for five years with an overall record of 19-32. The most successful year for the Wildcats in Dorrel's tenure came in 2o18, where the Wildcats finished 6-5. ... [Read More…]
Men’s basketball postpones McMurry matchup and Bahamas trip due to COVID
No home opener on Friday for the Wildcats as COVID-19 protocol forces the Wildcats to postpone the McMurry matchup to Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. The Wildcats also cancelled their trip to the Baha Mar Nassau Championship next week due to COVID-19 protocol. The Wildcats were scheduled to face Jacksonville State in the first round on Monday at ... [Read More…]
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