Dr. Russell Kruzelock, ACU's first vice president for research, said he and his colleagues are ready to continue the department's mission. Kruzelock joins ACU after a long career in building research facilities in West Virginia and working as CEO of NeutraEnergy, which is a social enterprise that seeks to improve humanity through dedicated ... [Read More…]
Sing Song developing protocols, plans for upcoming year
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sing Song is having to reevaluate it’s layout moving forward into the spring semester. However, the plans to move Sing Song to video are still changing as the pandemic progresses. “I think the first thing to emphasize is that there are really no officially set plans,” Sing Song Director Nick Tatum said. “We are in ... [Read More…]
Spring break and class schedules confirmed for upcoming semester
Phil Schubert, president of the university, confirmed details regarding next semester's schedule including plans for spring break in an email sent to students and parents on Oct. 5. Regarding the beginning of the semester, Schubert said that the semester will begin on time. "We have decided to start the spring semester on time with classes ... [Read More…]
Endowment continues to rise despite pandemic
Despite a 10% plunge in endowment in March, university endowment has increased from last year. "An endowment is a fund intended to benefit the university every year in perpetuity. Unlike current-use gifts, which are spent completely for immediate needs, endowed funds are invested for long-term growth and a portion of the return on those ... [Read More…]
Professionals from New York City, Los Angeles assist musical production
Due to COIVD-19, this year's Homecoming musical will not be performed live and instead prerecorded. The theatre department announced in February that they were going to put on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Because of many restrictions in place for coronavirus precautions, they are no longer producing the musical but a modernized short ... [Read More…]
Enrollment uncertain for spring 2021
Enrollment for the spring 2021 semester is uncertain, even with the increase in university enrollment for the fall 2020 semester. While overall enrollment increased, the incoming freshman class is significantly smaller than in recent years, with total freshman enrollment at 839 students. “There’s no doubt that the impact was COVID-19,” Long ... [Read More…]
Halbert Center Nicaragua trip scheduled for summer 2021
For the first time, agriculture and environmental sciences students will engage in a career study and serve in Nicaragua on a study abroad mission trip. The Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service is partnering with the agricultural and environmental sciences department. According to Wildcat Academics on Mission, this program is ... [Read More…]
Frater Sodalis purchases video message from ‘The Office’ actor
The men of Frater Sodalis purchased a personalized video message from Brian Baumgartner to use at the fraternity’s The Office-themed rush. Baumgartner, who plays Kevin Malone on the show, is active on Cameo - a website that sells video greetings from celebrities. The site hosts actors, comedians, athletes and musicians, many of whom often ... [Read More…]
New restaurants opening at Allen Ridge in November
Fuzzy's Taco's and Phoenix Pho will open at Allen Ridge in early November as construction continues for future development. "We see this development as a way to improve the north side of Abilene, not just for the ACU campus but for Abilene," said Kelly Young, vice president of Abilene Christian Investment Management Company. The restaurants ... [Read More…]
Residence hall lobbies closed after COVID-19 cases spike
Residence Life has closed dorm lobbies for the second time this year after campus cases spiked. Reslife opened lobbies back up to students in September but after a recent surge in cases, they made the decision to go back to keeping dorms locked down. “We originally started with the lobbies closed because we were concerned about spread and ... [Read More…]
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