By Nathan Driskell, Student Reporter Students from the Journalism and Mass Communication Department won 42 awards at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association's annual convention in San Antonio on April 6-8. The Optimist won an honorable mention for overall excellence, placing fifth at the competition behind University of Texas Arlington, Texas ... [Read More…]
Professors earn tenure, promotion
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Eight professors received tenure and promotions this semester, and two others received promotions. A tenured professor has job stability and knows the university has confidence in them, said Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen, provost of the university. Professors can begin applying for tenure five years after beginning to teach ... [Read More…]
Students Association elections end in runoff Thursday
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Students Association elections ended in a runoff for vice president Thursday, and students elected a president and treasurer during general voting April 11-12. Jordan Williams, junior accounting and finance major from Longview, won the vice president run-off election against Brandon Smith, junior political ... [Read More…]
Sub T-16 could be reinstated sooner than expected
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor The men of Sub T-16 may end their two-year probation early, if they complete their required self-study soon. Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said in an e-mail that Sub T-16 has made progress with its self-study and that an earlier reinstatement would be contingent upon its work toward the evaluation ... [Read More…]
Roberts delivers message as part of the Centennial Speaker Series
By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer The university welcomed Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America, to campus Saturday as part of the Centennial Speaker Series. Roberts spoke about "Putting Yourself in a Position for Good Things to Happen" at a dinner in the Teague Special Events Center. Roberts attributed her success to her parents, saying ... [Read More…]
Chapel forum begins week of elections
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Students had the opportunity Monday night to hear Students' Association executive officer candidates discuss the issues and their campaigns hours before students could begin casting votes. The seven candidates for the positions of president, vice president and treasurer participated in annual debates as part of ... [Read More…]
SA elections begin Tuesday
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Students planning to run for Students' Association executive officer positions must turn in their petitions by 5 p.m. Wednesday and will participate in debates Monday and Chapel speeches Tuesday. Elections are April 11-12 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with runoff elections April 13, if necessary. Petitions were available ... [Read More…]
Veteto prayer chain reaches ACU
By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer In a gesture of Christian community, Gaye Ribble began a prayer chain for Cody Veteto at Lakewood Church of Christ in Lakewood, Colo., that is now being continued at ACU. The ACU prayer chain began Sunday and will continue until Saturday, concluding a two-week period of constant prayer for the Vetetos. The original ... [Read More…]
Two vye for dean position
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Two candidates are in the interview process to be Dean of the new College of Education and Health Services, which will open next fall and become the university's second largest college. Dr. Donnie Snider, associate professor of education, and Dr. MaLesa Breeding, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and ... [Read More…]
Freshman recovering from injuries sustained during class ski trip
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Cody Veteto freshman journalism major from Tulsa, Okla., is recovering and responsive in St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver but had been in an incommunicable state at for more than a month with his parents waiting and praying by his side. He was snowboarding on Feb. 25 with Scott Morrison, freshman electronic media ... [Read More…]
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