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…]
ACU signs pre-development agreement for $28.7 million apartment complex
The university has signed a pre-development agreement for the construction of an apartment complex north of ACU's campus on North Judge Ely Boulevard. The new apartment complex will hold 240 apartments and cost an estimated $28.7 million. Even though the project isn't slated to finish until 2022, pre-leasing is expected to be available before ... [Read More…]
Tailgating scheduled for upcoming home games
Events for Wildcat football have been scheduled despite the setbacks due to the continuing pandemic. There will be three home football games which will be kicked off with a tailgate each game, starting with the Homecoming game on October 17. "We are really wanting to include all student organizations, and all departments are encouraged to ... [Read More…]
Pledging seasons shortened during fall semester
With several changes made to combat the spread of COVID-19, pledging season has been pushed back near the end of in-person instruction and shortened to two weeks. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities, said the many changes being made this year is to keep students safe on campus. "It's not an easy process to get ... [Read More…]
Mansell shines in lopsided defeat to Army, 55-23
Senior quarterback Peyton Mansell's matchup against Army Saturday meant more to him than others with his family's history attending West Point. Both of his parents attended the academy, but they were actively rooting for their son in the purple and white. "Driving up I was texting my parents sending pictures, and they told me how many ... [Read More…]
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