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New name added to renovated Crutcher Scott Field

February 19, 2025 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Crutcher Scott Field is close to being subject to a major stadium transformation that will be operational for the Wildcats’ first home game. With that has come some brand-new signage. Two weeks ago, the words “Bullock Brothers Ballpark” was placed above the press box at the "Crutch," although the official name will not change just yet. The new ... [Read More…]

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Alumni awards go to Feasel, Farris

February 14, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

This year's alumni of the year awards will go to Greg Feasel ('81), the chief operating officer of the Colorado Rockies, and April Ward ('06) Farris, a justice on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. The Alumnus of the Year award is to honor lifetime achievement from ACU alumni, said Craig Fisher, director of alumni relations. Recipients are chosen ... [Read More…]

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Students launch businesses, prepare for Venture Out Market

February 14, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Venture Out Market is set to take place at the end of the spring semester, but first, students will learn to pitch a concept, start a company, build a team and earn a profit through ENTR 120.  The Foundations Entrepreneurship class is unique in that the class is built around students starting a business and learning how to be an entrepreneur ... [Read More…]

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Barret Hall will become the first sophomore Honors Living and Learning Community

February 14, 2025 by Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

Sophomore Honors students will have the option to live in an Honors Living Learning Community for the first time next semester in Barret Hall.  Dr. Trey Shirley, associate dean of the Honors College, said positive student feedback about the community created in Wessel Hall inspired the Honors College to extend the Living Learning Community from ... [Read More…]

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CBS dean to step down after 13 years

February 12, 2025 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Dr. Ken Cukrowski, longtime dean of the College of Biblical Studies, will step down at the end of the academic year. Cukrowski, who has led the college for 13 years, will return to a full-time teaching role at the Graduate School of Theology. "My greatest joys have been advocating for you and seeing you flourish," Cukrowski wrote in a letter to ... [Read More…]

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University launches new scholarship software platform

February 11, 2025 by Hayden Deland Leave a Comment

ACU has adopted a new scholarship software platform for the 2025-26 academic year to simplify the application process for students and improve efficiency in awarding scholarships and communication with donors. Previously the university used the software platform, AwardSpring, which has similar features to the new platform, Awarded. Students will ... [Read More…]

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‘Labor of love’: Bean leads Valentine’s teaching kitchen

February 11, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

The Bean’s newest Teaching Kitchen event, with a slight twist, will take place on Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. This time, instead of teaching students how to cook, the Bean’s pastry chef, Rebecca Canales, will be leading a guided mini cake decoration night, themed around Valentine’s Day.  Elodie Howell, campus dietitian, said the Teaching Kitchens ... [Read More…]

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Valentine’s Day donation to support The Oaks at Radford Hills Nursing Home

February 11, 2025 by Tyson Williams Leave a Comment

The Honors College is putting on a Valentine’s Day donation drive and volunteer event to support The Oaks at Radford Hills Nursing Home, a local facility just around the corner.  While the drive began last week, there is still plenty of time to participate. You can donate fuzzy socks, nail polish, large-print word games, puzzles, or other ... [Read More…]

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SGA serve students through Kindness Week

February 11, 2025 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association has spent this week promoting kindness across campus. This year's campaign is extra sweet because it coincides with the week of Valentine's Day. SGA Marketing Director Annie Jennings helped organize this year's campaign and said she was happy it fell on Valentine's Day because it allows SGA to do things for ... [Read More…]

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Hispanos Unidos addresses student concerns amid immigration raids

February 7, 2025 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” aimed at tightening immigration enforcement and border security. The order prioritizes the removal of unauthorized immigrants, strengthens collaboration between federal and local law enforcement, and encourages voluntary ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING: The internet is now up and running after a short campus-wide outage.

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