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Third trip’s the charm

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On Aug. 27, Mandy Rama boarded a plane to finally return home, alongside 10 other students. Rama, a sophomore family studies major, has a different experience than her classmates - she was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and has been waiting to return for the last 13 years. "I want so badly to leave here feeling like this is home, but I still ... [Read More…]

ACU welcomes De León as new AD

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President Phil Schubert announced Thursday morning in front of faculty and staff that Lee De León had been selected as the eighth director of athletics for ACU. De León will take over all duties and responsibilities on Dec. 1. "I feel so blessed and honored to serve as the director of athletics here, De León said. "As soon as I set foot on ... [Read More…]

ACU conducts annual Veterans Day tribute

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The university honored all branches of the armed forces as part of a Chapel service to commemorate Veterans Day. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, opened the ceremony while American flags and patriotic symbols surrounded attendees to serve as reminders. The assembly honored those who have served and those who currently serve in the ... [Read More…]

Schubert, Onstead break ground for new science center

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Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, joined Kay Onstead and others in a ceremony Monday to break ground on the Onstead Science Center. The ceremony marks the third project already underway as part of the Vision in Action initiative. Last spring, Onstead committed $10 million toward the project in honor of her late husband, former ACU ... [Read More…]

Epps proves excellence on both sides of the ball

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From offense to defense to special teams, ACU junior Jonathan Epps can do just about anything on the football field. Epps is second on the team in all-purpose yards with 788 behind freshman redshirt running back De'Andre Brown's 949 yards coming from passes and kick and punt returns. He also plays a key role on the defensive side of the ball, ... [Read More…]

Collums makes return to alma mater, UCA

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ACU football hits the road for the third consecutive week as they travel to Plano for the annual DFW game. The Wildcats will play in John Clark Stadium against second-place conference opponent Central Arkansas. ACU will enter the game at 4-5 and 2-3 in the Southland while Central Arkansas enters at 5-4 with a 4-1 Southland record. Ken Collums ... [Read More…]

Soccer wraps up 2014 campaign

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The women's soccer team concluded its 2014 season earlier this week as second-year members of the Southland Conference. The Wildcats finished the year 8-9-2 with an in-conference record of 5-4-2. ACU finished with a lesser record than last year, going 13-5-1 overall and 7-5 against Southland programs. But with a lot of new faces for the ... [Read More…]

Global Samaritan announces Ebola relief efforts

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Global Samaritan Resources, a local Abilene non-profit, announced a plan Wednesday to send relief to West African countries. Simple Works, the new initiative, is an effort to provide simple solutions to the complex Ebola crisis in West Africa. The program focuses on three primary needs of people affected by the outbreak. Global Samaritan will ... [Read More…]

Wildcats wrap up season at Shotwell

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The women's soccer team will look to conclude its 2014 campaign above .500 as the Wildcats fight for a couple of wins in the final two games of the season. Currently at 7-8-2, ACU will take on Lamar (4-10-1, 2-5-1) at noon Friday and McNeese State (6-8-1, 4-4-0) at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Both games will take place at Shotwell Stadium. "I expect both ... [Read More…]

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