Incoming freshman started Wildcat Week by moving into their residence halls on Sunday with the assistance of parents, friends and Wildcat Week volunteers. Students were limited to two guests in their rooms during the move-in process, and all volunteers wore masks throughout the day. ... [Read More…]
ACU pursuing independent fall schedule
The Department of Athletics is actively pursuing an independent schedule following the Southland conference's decision to postpone all fall sports for the spring semester Thursday. With the announcement, ACU football has no games scheduled for its season. The season-opener against Texas A&M was canceled July 30 following the SEC's decision ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Historic outdoor commencement celebrates class of 2020
For the first time since 1967, three outdoor commencement ceremonies honored graduates on Friday and undergraduates on Saturday. To comply with state health guidelines, graduates were socially distanced across the field while friends and family celebrated their accomplishments in the stands of Wildcat Stadium. ... [Read More…]
Dorrel, players optimistic entering 2020 season
Head coach Adam Dorrel is optimistic as the Wildcats begin preparation for the new season, finishing its 2019 bout just 5-7. "I'm just excited to be back talking football," Dorrel said Wednesday. "I'm very proud of our institutions, starting with our president and athletic director. I feel like they've been very forward-thinking throughout all ... [Read More…]
Study abroad programs canceled for the fall semester
The Senior Leadership Team canceled all study abroad programs for the fall semester amid a growing number of cases of COVID-19 across the nation. Nearly 30 students were expected to travel abroad and have been notified of the cancellations. Stephen Shewmaker, Executive Director of ACU Study Abroad, said students who were looking to study ... [Read More…]
ACU students want sporting events on-campus with fans, survey finds
Nearly 72 percent of students favor a return to sporting events on-campus in the fall semester, a new survey shows. Additionally, 60 percent of students want fans in attendance. The survey was conducted by the Optimist and distributed in conjunction with the Student Government Association. The survey, which had nearly 900 respondents, was ... [Read More…]
40 percent of ACU students against mandatory face masks on campus, survey finds
Nearly 40 percent of ACU students believe the university should not mandate face coverings on campus, a new survey shows. The survey was conducted by the Optimist and distributed in conjunction with the Student Government Association. The survey, which had nearly 900 respondents, was conducted via social media from June 29 to July 5. Despite ... [Read More…]
ACU mandates face coverings in return-to-campus plan
University officials are mandating face coverings and moving the fall semester online after Thanksgiving break in its plan to safely reopen campus. Face coverings will be mandatory for all indoor spaces unless someone is alone in a private office. They will also be required outdoors when physical distancing is not possible. All residence halls ... [Read More…]
University forms first-ever diversity council
Five students and several faculty and staff will serve on the university's first-ever Diversity Council, aimed at promoting minority groups and ethnicities on campus. 13 members will serve on the Diversity Council. Five of the students on the council hold respective roles on campus. "This council will be invaluable as we generate ideas and ... [Read More…]
ACU acquires University Park Apartments
ACU acquired University Park Apartments on the north corner of campus May 29, which is under the jurisdiction of Residence Life. The purchase will provide more opportunities for students to live on campus during the school year and throughout the summer months. “By enabling us to acquire this we hope to better accommodate our upperclassmen ... [Read More…]
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