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Wessel to welcome residential faculty as Sikes set to close for renovations

May 8, 2023 by Matthew DeLaCruz

Sikes Hall will close next year to undergo renovations as Wessel Hall will provide additional space to include faculty.   Wessel will house first-year honors college students with a new "living learning community," An initiative that would allow both freshmen and faculty to room in the new hall. Emily Berry, director of residential life ... [Read More…]

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University giving day helps fund local nonprofits

May 8, 2023 by Mariah Williams

ACU had a giving day to bring locals together to support their community. ACU Gives lasted for 1,906 minutes, or 36 hours, starting April 25 in honor of the founding year of ACU. This year the number of organizations to give toward expanded from three to 42. Messages and events across campus were encouraging students to get involved. Dr. ... [Read More…]

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Top seniors honored at sendoff dinner, devotional

May 8, 2023 by Maci Weathers

The graduating class of 2023 gathered in Moody Coliseum Sunday for the new Senior Celebration and Sendoff, which included a dinner followed by and a candlelight devotional in the Teague Special Events Center. During the dinner, the ACU Alumni Association gave awards to seniors who excelled in their grades or department: ACU Honor Man: ... [Read More…]

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Graduates prepare to enter an economy with inflation, unemployment

May 4, 2023 by Brylie Leach

Graduation is quickly approaching, and seniors have been busy preparing to enter the world of working professionals. The United States is facing the highest inflation rates in four years, and college graduates across the nation have been trying to handle this intimidating reality.  Dawne Swearingin-Meeks, theatre professor and chair of the ... [Read More…]

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‘Almost, Maine’ presented by the Theatre

May 4, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

ACU Department of Theatre presented 'Almost, Maine' on March 25 and 26. 'Almost, Maine' is a play that describes different life scenarios that show the effect of love. These stories take place in a town called Almost in Maine. It has eight vignettes along with a prologue, interlogue and epilogue. Vignettes are different scenes that show the ... [Read More…]

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ACU Museum to reopen full-time in fall

April 27, 2023 by Maci Weathers

The ACU Museum reopened and soft-launched seven exhibitions for the ACU community April 20 in conjunction with the anniversary of the class of 1973. The museum was put together in part by students in the new public history track within the Department of History and Global Studies. “In 2019, the Department of History and Global Studies ... [Read More…]

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Communication science disorders, engineering students adapt toys for disabled children

April 27, 2023 by Brylie Leach

ACU Dallas Speech-Language Pathologist students, Abilene SLP students and engineering students are gathering for their annual adapt-a-thon Friday to adapt toys for children with physical disabilities to use in therapy. Students will utilize the ACU Maker Lab to do this and this is the first time the engineering department will be involved in ... [Read More…]

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Athletics moves from Nike to Under Armour come July

April 27, 2023 by Kaylee Kahn

The university will start a new collaboration with Under Armour for athletic needs, ending their Nike contract after seven years, on July 1. Since joining Division I in 2013, this is the third collaboration with a big brand name company for athletics. ACU had a three-year contract with Adidas from 2013-16, followed by Nike from 2016-23 and now ... [Read More…]

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Major changes to come to MyACU portal over the summer

April 27, 2023 by Will Dalton

ACU’s Information Technology department is rolling out a new MyACU portal this summer in an effort to enhance students' online experience allowing for more customization and easier access.  The MyACU portal is home to different resources for students, staff and faculty including access to student services, personal information, and ongoing news ... [Read More…]

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Eidson leads photography workshop with Learning Studio

April 25, 2023 by Mariah Williams

The Learning Studio held a portrait photography workshop with Asia Eidson on April 15. Students started the workshop by shooting a model during the morning block and editing those shots through Adobe applications during the afternoon block. Eidson also gave advice to the students on how to run and grow a photography business. Allie Jones, ... [Read More…]

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