ACU has been officially invited to the Western Athletic Conference Thursday, alongside Lamar, Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin and Southern Utah, effective July 1, ending eight years as a member of the Southland Conference. "It's been a long process that we had to work through," said Allen Ward, director of athletics. "It's a good day, and ... [Read More…]
Sing Song 2021 to ban sets, significantly limit act capacity
Sing Song, which has been delayed until April 22-24 at the Paramount Theatre, will undergo major changes in 2021 to follow health and safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "These decisions were made with thinking safety in mind for our students," said Caddie Coupe, director of student activities and organizations. "We want to ... [Read More…]
Tyler officials locate body of missing student
Tyler officials have located the body of 21-year-old Corbin Stiefer, a senior history major from Tyler, who had been missing since Jan. 6. He was found just before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning near a drainage ditch on Toll 49, a few hundred yards from where his vehicle was found Tuesday night. There will be a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. for ... [Read More…]
ACU expected to join WAC in Southland Conference mass exodus
ACU is expected to be one of several new members welcomed to the Western Athletic Conference in an upcoming press conference Thursday. The announcement will end ACU's tenure with the Southland Conference since its transition to Div. I in 2013 and as a founding member in 1963. Several Southland Conference schools, including ACU, Lamar, Sam ... [Read More…]
University receiving COVID-19 vaccine ‘sometime this spring’
The university is establishing additional COVID-19 procedures for the spring semester and expects a vaccine to be available on campus "sometime this spring." "Once we receive it, we will notify you of our plans to make it available," said Dr. Schubert, president of the university. "Meanwhile, we will continue to require face masks and emphasize ... [Read More…]
ACUPD Chief Ellison leaving university after 20 years
ACUPD Chief Jimmy Ellison has accepted the position of Chief of Police for Mont Belvieu Police Department, ending his long tenure at ACU. In addition to 20 years of service, Chief Ellison is proud of the relationships he has built within the ACU and Abilene communities. "Abilene really grew on us over the last 20 years. When we moved from ... [Read More…]
Freshman spring retention expected to be slightly lower than usual
The freshmen class is expecting a lower-than-normal retention rate entering the spring semester. “We are preparing for a dip in retention as we did going into this year," Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment and student life, said. "I think the financial implications for some families along with the unknowns are going to become a ... [Read More…]
Dr. Mark Riggs, 67, dies after battle with COVID-19
Dr. Mark Riggs, professor of mathematics, passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 67 after a battle with COVID-19 left him in the hospital for more than two weeks. "He was so gentle and extremely smart," said Katie Maxwell, Riggs' daughter. "I could always go to him as a kid because I know I wouldn't get in trouble right away. He had a really ... [Read More…]
ACU falls short of historic upset against No. 17 Texas Tech, 51-44
The Wildcats led 36-35 with just under seven minutes to play, challenging No. 17 Texas Tech at home Wednesday night. The Red Raiders would inevitably grab their fifth win of the season, but it was a much more challenging matchup than most anticipated. "They believe in being aggressive," head coach Chris Beard said. "They didn't say, 'Hey, ... [Read More…]
New residence hall aiming for July completion date
The construction of the new freshman village on the south side of campus is scheduled to be complete in late July opening up to incoming freshmen in August for the 2021 school year. The project is on schedule, with some changes happening in the recent weeks. “A lot has changed in the recent week and we started pouring the concrete on the ... [Read More…]
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