The Department of Engineering and Physics has proposed three new degrees to offer students – new bachelors of science in civil engineering, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. When the engineering degree was added, it was general degree with a broad curriculum to prepare students generally for their field. The department later added ... [Read More…]

The 2023 Homecoming Court was announced two weeks ago during Chapel after an extensive selection process. Homecoming Queen nominees were nominated by a student organization that they are a member of. Then, when they are nominated they submit an application to be considered. A total of 12 female students were selected over a blind review by 36 ... [Read More…]

Weekly Highlight Report for Oct 3 - Oct 10 10/3/2023 3:00 p.m. Theft Hardin Admin Building A student reported his scooter was stolen from the bike rack out side of the Hardin Admin Building. 10/05/2023 9:12 p.m. Discharge of Firearm 2100 Block of Lincoln Ave ACU PD responded to reports of an assault at an off-campus house involving at ... [Read More…]

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will honor three alumni Thursday at its annual Gutenberg Celebration. The department's 31st annual event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Hunter Welcome Center and will celebrate Jordan Echols ('04),  Julie Hays ('02) and Preston Watkins ('12), three JMC alumni who have excelled in their ... [Read More…]

09/27/2023 10:10 a.m. Hit and Run Elmer Gray Stadium Lot An unknown vehicle struck a parked car and did not stop to leave information. ACU PD responded and took a report. 09/27/2023 12:38 p.m. Suspicious Person Mail Room ACU PD responded to the mail room for reports of a suspicious person. The subject is known to police and left without ... [Read More…]

This year's Homecoming Musical, Matilda, will return to campus after years of downtown performances at the Abilene Convention Center. The musical will be in the revitalized Cullen Auditorium, now known as the Boone Theatre. Boone Family Theatre has undergone a complete makeover with a new lobby and revamped theatre. This transformation sets the ... [Read More…]

The resident adviser hiring process has begun, and the Office of Residence Life is conducting interest meetings for students interested in applying. The interest meetings have taken place throughout this past week, with meetings on at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Hart Auditorium and at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Packer Forum in the ... [Read More…]

A decision by the university to raise the minimum wage for student workers to $8 per hour began nearly two years ago with a proposal by then sophomore representative Hannah Maniscalo. The Student Government Association passed legislation in the fall of 2021 calling on the university to make the change, but, said SGA vice president Nathan ... [Read More…]

Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make pepita pesto pasta and other delicious meals under the instruction of dietician Elodie Howell and executive chef Aaron Barton or executive catering chef Chris Velasquez with the Bean cooking class. The Bean held teaching kitchens for the first time last year, with a variety of different meals ... [Read More…]

The Student Government Association hosted the fall 2023 budget meeting on Wednesday to discuss student organization funding, with FilmFest receiving the highest amount at $2,423 and Eat Pray Anime receiving the lowest amount at $78.  While the student organizations requested $85,800, the total budget this year was $44,500, with the median grant ... [Read More…]