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University expands renewable energy efforts with new solar panel array

April 22, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The University will begin building a solar farm on a property west of campus to enhance its sustainability efforts. Operations purchased the solar panels, which will be installed in the coming months. The 18-megawatt solar farm will be located just north of Abilene on one of the university’s properties. According to pkenergypower.com, one ... [Read More…]

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URCI festival showcases student research projects in STEM, social sciences, other disciplines

April 16, 2025 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

The annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival took place Monday and Tuesday, giving students from all departments the opportunity to share their research findings and creative projects with the community. The festival was originally called the Undergraduate Research Festival, but it has been expanded to include creativity ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest allows students to gain experience in filmmaking

April 16, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Sixteen student-produced films made their debut on Friday at the annual FilmFest at the Historic Paramount Theater. “Thumbs Up” won best picture, “ELON” won best animated film, and “Rumination” was the people’s choice category. Shelby Byrd, Jonah Norcross, and Case Kirby won best producer for their film “Shoebox.” The other winners ... [Read More…]

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Dry Erase supplies marked up after SGA Senate meeting

April 10, 2025 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association passed three new pieces of legislation on Wednesday and is working to enhance student life. Langley Smith, senior political science major from Murrieta, California, presented a resolution to petition the ACU administration to reduce the cost of study abroad programs. The goal of this resolution is to start a ... [Read More…]

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Students prepare for challenge of law school

April 10, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The ACU Pre-law program has helped prepare students for a career in law with opportunities like internships, LSAT preparation and  All Rise, a community group for first-generation and Pell-eligible students. When asked about the key steps students should take during their time at ACU to prepare for law school, pre-law advisor Chris Riley ... [Read More…]

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41st annual Kirk Goodwin Run to benefit psychology professor

April 10, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The 41st annual Kirk Goodwin Run is set to take place on May 3. This year’s proceeds will benefit Dr. Scott Perkins, professor of psychology. Dr. Perkins has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The money raised from the run will go to him and his family to assist in paying for medical care.  Barrett Clark, junior finance major from Fort ... [Read More…]

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4th annual SGA Olympics bring ‘unique’ take on intramurals

April 9, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association Olympics provide a break from the typical intramural events and different opportunities than last year.  The six events hosted by SGA are bouldering, bench press, swimming, cornhole, ultimate frisbee and track and field events. The swimming and track and field events are the two events remaining from last year, ... [Read More…]

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University offers $80,000 in scholarships to Hendrick Healthcare Academy participants

April 9, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The university is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy program and pursue a healthcare-related major after high school graduation. In a recent partnership between Hendrick and ACU, the program provides high school students an opportunity to learn about psychology, ... [Read More…]

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International Justice Mission fights against human trafficking

April 9, 2025 by Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a global organization that partners with local justice systems around the world to build safe communities that protect at-risk individuals from violence. ACU’s IJM Chapter spreads the message of IJM to the student body through chapels, volunteering, and fundraising.  “I got into it because of the Christian ... [Read More…]

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Faculty honored at Women in Leadership Luncheon

April 3, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

Dr. Susan Lewis, Naoemi Gire and Dr. Ramonica Scott receive the Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Brenda Van Dunk Leadership Award. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging)

As part of Women’s History Month, three women were honored at a Women in Leadership luncheon on March 20.  The three women are Dr. Susan Lewis, provost and vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Ramonica Scott, associate professor and director for the Master of Athletic Training Program and Naoemi Gire, executive director of University Access ... [Read More…]

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

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30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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