Several pamphlets distributed on students' vehicles Thursday encouraged readers to vote for Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing he has the best personality when compared to President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. "What I know right now is that it wasn't anyone affiliated with ACU," said Ethan Smetana, senior psychology major ... [Read More…]
Homecoming queen decision delayed until November
Announcement of the Homecoming Queen is postponed due to the cancellation of the homecoming football game, among other activities. The cancellation was announced Oct. 9 after ACU-related COVID-19 positives rose to 90 the previous day. April Young, alumni and university relations officer, said that with the cancellation of the game the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: OMA leads community in Night of Lament
The Office of Multicultural Affairs organized a Night of Lament to mourn Black lives lost to injustice. Students, faculty and staff shared messages about injustice and racial healing, followed by a time of prayer and reflection. ... [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…]
Gallery: BSU marches for change in Parade of Peace
Members of the ACU community gathered at the Hardin Administration Building to peacefully protest racial injustice during the Parade of Peace Wednesday morning. Led by the Black Student Union, students, faculty and staff silently marched across campus with homemade signs in a time of reflection. After marching to the GATA Fountain, BSU members ... [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…]
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…]
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…]
COVID-19 impacts SGA budget to fund student organizations
The Student Government Association (SGA) held its bi-annual budget meeting Wednesday to allocate and vote on funds given to each eligible student organization this semester. 59 student organizations this year received funding from SGA; together those organizations requested a total of $63,833.70. 61.1% of the requests were covered with the ... [Read More…]
Wildcat quarterback suffers ‘serious injuries’ in multiple vehicle crash
Junior quarterback Sema'J Davis suffered 'serious injuries' Thursday night after a blue Dodge Charger ran a red light at over 100 mph striking Davis' and a separate vehicle. Davis was the sole occupant of his white Cadillac and was airlifted to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. The accident occurred just after 11 p.m. Thursday night ... [Read More…]
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