Dr. Phil Schubert will receive an external review of his performance after having served three years as president. When Schubert, president of university, accepted his position in 2010, he agreed with the Board of Trustees to undergo review approximately every five years, with the first one to be completed after three. The board has ... [Read More…]
Students spend the summer researching
Over 50 students from at least 12 departments conducted research across the country this summer. Research was supported in part by grants and conducted from New York to California, covering subjects such as wildlife on the Dyess Air Force Base, the effect of having too much choice and the role of technology in higher education. Undergraduate ... [Read More…]
OME improves visibility and image with new logo
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment released a new logo to encourage students of all cultures to become a part of its many programs. Byron Martin, director of OME, said the office wanted to recreate itself. "The whole goal was to make OME more noticeable and make people more knowledgeable about the work that we do," he said. Martin ... [Read More…]
Jinkerson honored as professor posthumonus
Dr. Darryl Jinkerson's legacy continues long after his death in the fall of 2012. The professor in the college of business administration left behind family, friends and colleagues that continue to honor his memory. This past spring, ACU honored Jinkerson by acknowledging his work and awarding him full professorship. Rick Lytle, dean of the ... [Read More…]
ACUPD Chief Ellison shares campus safety tips
Lock your door. Don't leave your belongings unattended. Be aware of your surroundings. This might seem like common sense, but every year the ACU Police Department receives calls from people reporting crimes that could have been prevented by following these basic safety precautions. ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said ACU and its surrounding ... [Read More…]
Summit theme focuses on the ‘Margins’
Seven theme speakers, three featured guests, and more than 100 session leaders are scheduled to lead ACU's 107th annual Summit from Sept. 15-18. Theme speakers will include Jonathan Storment, preaching minister at Highland Church of Christ, and Larry James of CitySquare in Dallas. "They'll be talking about the theme 'Margins,' which is taken ... [Read More…]
Highland to add instruments to worship
Highland Church of Christ will implement a Sunday morning instrumental worship service in its main auditorium beginning next year. Church leaders announced the decision Sunday during weekly services after a month-long study of the issue and conversations with church members. Highland began offering an instrumental service last year at its ... [Read More…]
Scholarship reaches $25 million
ACU's largest fundraising drive for student scholarships has reached its half-way point. The Partnering in the Journey Campaign began in June 2010 as an effort to raise $50 million to create more scholarships for students. In June 2011, the campaign began contributing to ACU students' scholarships. "It's by far the largest scholarship ... [Read More…]
Forbes names ACU in top 100 most fiscally sound
ACU ranked number 100 on Forbes' list of financially sound, private and not-for-profit colleges in FORBES College Financial Grades. The new financial grades were determined by looking at the balance sheets and the operational strength of each university. Forbes determined the financial GPA for ACU is 3.737, which put ACU in the "A" grading ... [Read More…]
2013 Presidential Scholars prove worthy of award
Sixty-one freshmen were granted President Scholars Awards this fall, four of them received full scholarships, 22 were given a 75 percent scholarship and 35 students were awarded a 50 percent scholarship. The total is similar to the 59 scholarships awarded last year. Every year, the Presidential Scholars Awards are given to incoming freshmen who ... [Read More…]
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