Students in a philanthropy class will distribute $50,000, donated anonymously, to various local nonprofits as part of their coursework. Dr. Jim Orr, vice president for advancement, teaches the management class on Mondays from 3-5:50 p.m. in the Mabee Business Building. The class was designed by Dr. Jack Griggs and Dr. Jim Litton in the Griggs ... [Read More…]
New brand strategy, web design drop ‘exceptional, innovative, real’
The university launched an overhauled acu.edu on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a new brand and creative strategy – one that doesn't include the words "exceptional," "innovative" or "real." After working with an outside firm, Salt Lake City-based Helix Education, the university debuted a new campaign – "Many and One." Jason Groves, chief ... [Read More…]
New men’s social club to accept fall pledges
Nu Kappa Psi will take pledges this year as the newest men's social club. Shakur Smith, a junior marketing and finance major from Indianapolis, IN, will serve as the president for the Nu Kappa Psi, or Noble Kings, and said that he is excited for the club's future and its potential pledges. "At first we were shooting high and wanted 40 to 50 ... [Read More…]
SA election extended one week
Students' Association elections will take place Sept. 7 and 8, giving candidates more time to petition and campaign. The SA executive cabinet decided to move the election from Aug. 31 to Sept. 7 so candidates have two weeks from Wednesday night's interest meeting to voting day. Abbey Moses, executive president of SA, said this will give the ... [Read More…]
Faculty approve new criminal justice major
The Department of Political Science added a criminal justice major and minor to its academic selection. Both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts will be offered in this stand-alone major which used to be a political science major with an emphasis in criminal justice. Three years ago criminal justice was offered as an emphasis in the ... [Read More…]
Study abroad students prohibited from traveling to Belgium
After the terrorist attack hit Brussels earlier this year, the Study Abroad office has decided to prohibit students from traveling to Belgium while abroad this semester. Brussels was the site of a March 22 terrorist attack, which included three separate bombings – two at the main airport and one at a metro station – and ended with 32 deaths and ... [Read More…]
StrengthsFinder incorporated into freshman experience
For the second year in a row, incoming students have taken the Gallup StrengthsFinder test to learn more about themselves before beginning college. Tamara Long, dean of admissions, has spearheaded the strengths movement on campus since taking over new student orientation in 2015. "I am super passionate about strengths," Long said. "So when I ... [Read More…]
Senior Leadership reorganizes, strategizes for future
Over the summer, campus has undergone many changes, and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is no exception. In an email Friday, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, announced two new additions to the SLT and a consolidated Student Life and Enrollment Management division. After working with outside consulting firm Mindstream, the SLT ... [Read More…]
Franchisors target college students with northside Wingstop
Wingstop on the north side opened two months ago with plans to hire college students and host a college kick-off come September. The restaurant opened June 15 on Highway 351 east of Panda Express and is owned by Shagu and Iraj Agahi. The Agahis have owned the Wingstop on Buffalo Gap Road since 2002 and said they received overwhelming requests to ... [Read More…]
Summer construction projects finish on schedule
Newly-opened Dillard Hall officially opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 19. Construction on the sophomore women’s residence hall began in March when the university purchased the non-profit senior living center, Christian Village, through a donation from Max and Gayle Dillard. The renovation cost $2 million and included new wiring, ... [Read More…]
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