Dr. Kim Pamplin, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said he is excited to see how the new Halbert-Walling Research Center and the Onstead Center buildings will enrich his students. "We're really looking forward to some newer space, some prettier space and some more functional space," Pamplin said. He is excited to use the ... [Read More…]
Possibility of building plans affecting neighbors has led to concern
"We have been in this house 22 years next month, and for the eight years before that we lived four houses down the street," said Cindy Earles, resident on Rountree Drive. Earles is one of the residents on Rountree Drive who could be effected by the university's plans to build the new stadium. If the university needs to, it will expand and build ... [Read More…]
Drawing lines: Construction of new stadiums will affect parking
Thirty minutes before kick-off, dozens of cars still circle the ACU campus trying to find a parking spot. Parking could be a significant factor in the new building and stadium plans ACU recently released, and while the university studies show the planned parking will be enough, some on campus aren't so sure. Many students seem to agree the ... [Read More…]
Beautifying the entrance to Abilene
In 2007, the university petitioned to the Abilene City Council to change the name of Ambler Avenue to University Avenue. The stretch from Interstate 20 to Grape Street is a major pipeline for businesses and visitors to the city. The street passing two universities and other retailers and restaurants is an entryway to the city. Because Ambler is a ... [Read More…]
Seniors say farewell at devotional
The Student Alumni Association hosted a candlelight devotional Tuesday night in the Amphitheater as a senior send-off for the first time. The Candlelight Devotional is an annual tradition that typically takes place during Welcome Week. It is a memorable experience for all new students who attend ACU. During the devotional, each new student is ... [Read More…]
ACU to lay off clinic doctor, nurses
The university will outsource ACU's medical clinic to the Hendrick Health System rather than being run by ACU staff. Dr. Ellen West, medical director of the clinic, said she was told on Friday that May 30 would be her and the staff's last day. "It has been a great pleasure to be able to take care of ACU students," West said. "We see it as ... [Read More…]
KGR finishes strong with $30,000
The 31st annual Kirk Goodwin Memorial Race exceeded expectations this weekend, raising about $30,000. The 5K has been an annual event put on by the men of Galaxy since the mid-1980s in memory of Kirk Goodwin, a former ACU track team and Galaxy member, who was killed in a car crash in 1984. The proceeds have gone to different families each year ... [Read More…]
Reid family plans third fundraiser
The family of Anabel Reid will host the third-annual Anabel Reid Event for Water on their family farm in Petersburg, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Anabel Reid was a sophomore agricultural and environmental science major who was killed Nov. 4, 2011 in a tragic bus accident while traveling with the Department of Agriculture and Environmental ... [Read More…]
Student media selects leaders for upcoming year
Students have been selected to lead three student-run media organizations in the Journalism and Mass Communication Department this fall. The organizations consist of the Optimist, Morris & Mitchell and 99 West. Beginning in August, the Optimist will be helmed by Madeline Orr, junior convergence journalism major from North Richland Hills, ... [Read More…]
Tuition to increase nearly four percent
Though tuition will increase 3.88 percent next year, it is the smallest percentage increase in more than 15 years. The 2014-2015 year's tuition will increase by $1,100, from $28,350 to $29,450. Meal prices will not be increased. This continues a trend from last year's increase of 5.9 percent which also was the smallest increase in ... [Read More…]
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