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…]
URCI festival showcases student research projects in STEM, social sciences, other disciplines
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…]
FilmFest allows students to gain experience in filmmaking
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…]
Dry Erase supplies marked up after SGA Senate meeting
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…]
Students prepare for challenge of law school
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…]
41st annual Kirk Goodwin Run to benefit psychology professor
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…]
4th annual SGA Olympics bring ‘unique’ take on intramurals
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…]
University offers $80,000 in scholarships to Hendrick Healthcare Academy participants
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…]
International Justice Mission fights against human trafficking
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…]
Faculty honored at Women in Leadership Luncheon
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…]