Ko Jo Kai and Gamma Sigma Phi swept all four judging categories over the weekend to win this year’s Sing Song sorority and fraternity categories. The mixed class of sophomores and freshmen took the class act trophy. Ethan Webb, senior Nursing Major from Abilene, directed the Gamma Sigma Phi act, “We are the Lorax, We speak for the TrEOS,” ... [Read More…]
Three new members named to university’s board
Three new members were appointed to ACU’s Board of Trustees last month: an accounting executive, a Memphis minister and the university's former investment adviser. Jack Rich was the president and chief investment officer of ACIMCO, the university’s investment management company, from 2006-23. He also held a variety of other positions, including ... [Read More…]
NEXT Lab funding drives university’s research strategy
Darren Pratt, junior biochemistry major from Childress, walks through the doors of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory. Swiping his ID against the scanner, he goes into the lab to work on a project he’s been on for the past year and a half. Pratt is one of many students at ACU who are getting the opportunity to work on real-world ... [Read More…]
ResLife preps for stress of larger freshman class
As Olivia Hamrick, a senior at Colleyville Heritage High School and an incoming freshman, prepares for her first year of college, one concern stands out among the excitement: finding a place to live on campus. “It honestly makes me nervous,” Hamrick said. “There will be more competition trying to get into certain dorms, and I feel like everything ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad cancels trip to Turkey
The Leipzig study abroad program canceled its field trip to Turkey earlier this month following concerns over the current war in Iran. Instead, the program went on an educational field trip to Athens, Corinth, and the islands of Aegina in Greece, after the program to Turkey was canceled. The group was set to travel to Istanbul and the region of ... [Read More…]
University clarifies guidelines on electric scooters after complaints
The university is explaining its guidelines for electric scooters after complaints from students, faculty and staff. Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment and student engagement, sent an email last Friday to all of campus explaining that scooters may only be ridden outside, scooters cannot be charged inside and scooters should be parked near ... [Read More…]
Hamm, Talley elected to lead SGA for 2026–27 school year
The Student Government Association’s 2026-27 school year president and vice president elections were finalized on Monday, with Josh Hamm named student body president and Luke Talley elected vice president. The results mark the conclusion of this year’s SGA election cycle and the beginning of the transition process between administrations. Hamm, a ... [Read More…]
Major developments to arrive this year, AI project, retail expansion
Abilene is expected to see several new developments in 2026, bringing changes to downtown spaces, new dining and retail options and expanded flight access. Downtown updates One of the major downtown projects is the Cypress Street Pedestrian Plaza, located between North First and North Second streets. The plaza will include green space, shaded ... [Read More…]
Rent increase, housing shortage prompts university expansion
The university is working to provide more affordable housing options and assist students during the housing shortage in Abilene. Living off campus has become more expensive as rental prices have increased in response to Stargate AI Data Center projects and a higher demand for housing. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations, said the ... [Read More…]
Freshmen surge fills two Sing Song acts, sparks first mixed-freshmen group
The 2025-26 freshmen class continues to fuel a large turnout of ACU traditions, with greater numbers engaging in Sing Song, filling two entire freshmen class acts and enough students left over to form Sing Song’s first-ever mixed class act to include freshmen. Courtney McGaha, director of student productions, said what has set this freshman class ... [Read More…]
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