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Picking a prize-winning theme: Directors on deliberate on skills, music and past inspiration

March 31, 2023 by Sheridan Wood

Sororities, fraternities and class acts have spent the last several months preparing for Sing Song by learning music, choreography and designing and creating sets and costumes to match this year's act themes. This year's themes are as follows: GATA: Crayons Sigma Theta Chi: News Anchors Tri Kappa Gamma: Weather Ko Jo Kai: Toy ... [Read More…]

Smilin’ Bob: Remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Hunter

March 30, 2023 by Sydney Varner

Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ D. Hunter died Feb, 11, 2023 at the age of 94. He spent his life in service to Abilene Christian University, the greater Abilene community, the state of Texas and Texas higher education through his multiple roles. And while Bob is remembered for his nearly half century of service to the university and roles as a representative in ... [Read More…]

Gamma Sigma Phi, Kirk Goodwin Run fundraise for Parmelly following leukemia diagnosis

March 28, 2023 by Maci Weathers

Updated April 6, 2023: Updated to make clear the Kirk Goodwin Run is annually hosted by the men of Galaxy. Kade Parmelly, former ACU football player and current Gamma Sigma Phi sponsor, was diagnosed with leukemia in December causing friends, family and the ACU community to rally together and fundraise for his treatment. So far, $68,000 has ... [Read More…]

General education requirements set to change for ’23-’24 school year

March 28, 2023 by Brylie Mahar

Administrators are revising the university’s general education requirements to be implemented starting in the 2023-24 school year. In past years, students have been required to obtain 56 general education credit hours, but starting in the fall, students will be required to obtain 54 general education credit hours. Dr. Jessica Smith, associate ... [Read More…]

Wildcats welcome back Salas to campus as new soccer head coach

March 23, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

Stephen Salas, former women’s soccer associate head coach, has returned to Abilene Christian University to lead the women’s soccer program as head coach. Salas began his role as head coach on campus Jan. 4. ACU Athletics announced the change in women’s soccer leadership in October 2022, and announced Salas’ return to the women’s soccer program ... [Read More…]

Professor arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a child

March 23, 2023 by Sydney Varner

Dr. Charles Wadlington, associate professor of psychology, was arrested Wednesday on allegations of sexual abuse of a child. Wadlington has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, apparently beginning more than four years ago, according to the arrest records. The crime is a first-degree felony, punishable by five to 99 years in ... [Read More…]

Chess club competes in Southwest Collegiate Team Chess Tournament

March 10, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

ACU’s chess club traveled on to Texas Tech for the Southwest Collegiate Team Chess Championship to compete Feb. 25. The chess club took four teams to this championship, which was 12 players in total. The club took players on several levels, ranging beginner to advanced. Ten of the players have never played at this championship before. The ... [Read More…]

FilmFest prepares to take the big screen

March 9, 2023 by Brylie Mahar

FilmFest, a student short film festival designed to give students who are interested in film production access to a creative outlet, will host it's 19th annual FilmFest Gala April 14 at the Paramount Theatre. Director of FilmFest, Katie Maxwell, said students put in a lot of effort to bring FilmFest together. “FilmFest doesn't exist without ... [Read More…]

Learning Studio to showcase documentary on power of creative collaboration

March 7, 2023 by Will Dalton

The Learning Studio and the College of Arts and Sciences teamed up with two ACU professors to present "Assembly Required", a new documentary highlighting the growing importance of creative collaboration within the workplace. As more companies make the shift from individual-focused productivity to team-based success, the power of creative ... [Read More…]

Enrollment for spring semester marks new record

March 2, 2023 by Kaylee Kahn

ACU hit another enrollment record for the 2023 spring semester with a total of 5,721 students enrolled, a 6% increase from spring 2022. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, released the 12-day numbers giving in-depth details on the university's enrollment numbers in undergraduate and graduate programs. In the fall, the university ... [Read More…]