The university will honor fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Wildcat Stadium for the commencement ceremonies May 7-8, but it will look different than in year's past due to COVID-19 regulations. Dr. Eric Gumm, registrar and director of the first-year program and academic development, said it's a relief to have a slow return to normal that ... [Read More…]
Abilene hosting vaccination clinics for community
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District has been scheduling vaccination clinics for community members 16-years-old and older at various locations in the city. Upcoming clinics include the following: Tuesday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center (Pfizer vaccine administered) Wednesday, April 14 ... [Read More…]
ACU lifting mask requirement, not requiring vaccinations in fall semester
The university will drop its mask mandate inside campus buildings and classrooms for the fall semester and resume large Chapel gatherings. ACU plans to keep its COVID-19 protocols in place throughout the summer, including face mask requirements inside and social-distanced classrooms. "Over this last year, ACU has demonstrated its ability to ... [Read More…]
FilmFest to hit the screen Friday at the Beauchamp
The 17th annual FilmFest Gala, organized by the Learning Studio will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at the Beauchamp Amphitheater. Melissa Henderson, director of this year's short film festival, has worked with FilmFest and the Learning Studio since 2015 and said preparation for FilmFest has been a far different experience during the COVID-19 ... [Read More…]
Jones, Denton run unopposed for SGA office
Annual elections for Student Government Association President and Vice President started this week, the second year with two candidates running unopposed. Candidates Bekah Jones and Boone Denton, running for President and Vice President respectively, have both been previously involved with SGA and have shaped a campaign geared towards ... [Read More…]
Virtual teacher fair opens registration for education prospects
The Career Centers' virtual teacher fair is now open for registration for anyone who wants a future in education. There will be 67 school districts attending this fair for students to explore. “With everyone's schedules being so different,” said Jill Fortson, director of the Career Center. “we switched to this Vimeo showcase because it gives a ... [Read More…]
Residence Life opens lobbies and rooms to guests
Residence Life opened up lobbies to guests and open-house to same-gendered guests on March 19 and 26, respectfully. The decision to begin reopening residence halls comes from analyzing decreasing positive COVID-19 cases with current numbers indicating zero positive cases and quarantined people associated with the university. Shannon ... [Read More…]
Braum’s awaits city approval to begin construction on ACU property
The university has approved a location for Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores on ACU property along Judge Ely Boulevard as the chain looks to create a presence in Abilene. Judge Ely Boulevard near KFC is just one of three Abilene locations Braum’s is aiming to build on, with another location on Hardin-Simmons' property off of Ambler Avenue and one ... [Read More…]
Wildcats conclude historic season against UCLA
ACU's historic season reached its conclusion in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament Monday night against UCLA, 67-47. After shocking the Texas Longhorns in the First Round, the Wildcats were hoping to become the first 14-seed in 25 years to reach the Sweet 16, but poor shooting sealed their fate. "We had a 10-point game. We've been there ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Fans gather to cheer on Wildcats in historic game against UCLA
Fans gathered in the Abilene Convention Center Monday afternoon to cheer on the Wildcats in their historic game against the UCLA Bruins in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins defeated the Wildcats 67-47, ending their run in Indianapolis. The Wildcats finished their season 24-5 overall, their third straight with over 20 wins. ... [Read More…]
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