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Schubert sees progress on COVID-19, race issues

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Phil Schubert, president of the university, discussed some of the many challenges facing the country that translate in the return to campus. "I can observe the significant differences that have taken place," Schubert said Thursday. "The way we're handling classes has obviously never been so significant." The university had been consistently ... [Read More…]

Avenues for instruction becoming more flexible

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, course instruction has more flexibility to remain in person, switch to hybrid instruction or move completely online. Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, said in order to change from in-person to online they must go through administration. “A course may be moved entirely online or online only with the permission of the ... [Read More…]

Mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week

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A Wildcat Week mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week, which saw extensive health protocols as students returned to campus. Students and the other group leaders involved were informed of the positive result. Initially the Wildcat Week group was sent back to their residence halls.   “I got back and was prepared to do ... [Read More…]

Campus visits altered during pandemic

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Campus visits have long been a part of a potential student’s first look at ACU, but with the current COVID-19 pandemic, changes had to be made to ensure more of a safe transition. Virtual experiences became more prevalent since the spring. Three virtual experiences were offered as well as 17 showcases. “We partnered with ACUTV to stream our ... [Read More…]

First Diversity Council meeting targets campus climate

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ACU's first-ever Diversity Council meeting discussed important matters on-campus for students Aug. 3. Phil Schubert, president of the university, was pleased with how the first meeting transpired. "I was encouraged and energized by the level of engagement in the meeting," Schubert said. "Council members posed good questions and ideas and ... [Read More…]

Local bands headline Wildcat Week concert

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Wildcat Week's annual concert will feature local bands composed of ACU students and recent alumni. Rosemary Beach and Weston and the Evergreen will be performing Saturday at the Wildcat Week concert. For these bands, performing in front of the student body will be their biggest concert. "We have always made an effort to contact the right ... [Read More…]

Army headlines revised fall schedule

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The Wildcat football team will travel to West Point, New York, Oct. 3 to face Army for the first time in program history. The game also will be just the team's second time against a military academy. The Wildcats lost to Air Force 37-21 in the 2016 season-opener. The Wildcats also added two additional games Friday against UTEP Sept. 19 and ... [Read More…]

Editor’s Note: Shifting our focus online

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The world is changing. The way individuals gather their news and look to be informed has immensely changed in the 21st century. Because of this constant change, the Optimist, department faculty and staff and myself believe the Optimist must adapt to its audience. We are actively seeking new ways to engage and interact with our avid readers and ... [Read More…]

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