The Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action responded to the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many other black people by inviting the Abilene community to a rally and press conference in the Beauchamp Amphitheater on Sunday evening. Dr. Jerry Taylor, founding director of the Carl Spain Center, invited ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Abilene marches in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Citizens of Abilene gathered around the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge on Thursday evening to mourn the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black lives and to listen to city leaders talk about ways to bring change to Abilene. When the speakers finished, a large group of protestors spontaneously crowded the bridge and began ... [Read More…]
Counseling Center offers online sessions during pandemic
The Counseling Center is making significant changes since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States, but it is offering online sessions. Tyson Alexander, director of the Counseling Center, said it has seen an increase in stress and anxiety amongst current students. The World Health Organization has acknowledged that the crisis is ... [Read More…]
Fall study abroad decision coming in June
The university is preparing for a fall study abroad semester but ultimately will not make a definitive decision until some point in June. Dr. Susan Lewis, ACU Vice Provost, said that it's expecting students will get the chance to explore these programs. "As of right now, we have decided that those [study abroad] programs will continue," Lewis ... [Read More…]
SRWC to reopen at 25% capacity June 8
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will reopen to a limited 25% capacity June 8 with abbreviated hours, adjusted policies and limited programs and services. The SRWC's capacity is 500 occupants, so a maximum of 125 participants will be allowed at any given time. Joel Swedlund, executive director of the SRWC, said the university has ... [Read More…]
University estimating 5-6% freshman enrollment drop for fall
Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, said the university is preparing for a 5-6% drop in freshman enrollment amid the coronavirus pandemic, though that number may change as the fall approaches. "It's hard to forecast where we might be, but we can make a reasonable forecast of where we might be in the fall," Schubert said in an online ... [Read More…]
KACU seeking funding amid coronavirus pandemic
KACU has seen negative repercussions from the coronavirus outbreak, including the postponement of one of their largest fundraising campaigns during the school year. The student media outlets on campus have felt the pressures that the coronavirus pandemic has brought to ACU. The Optimist has a smaller staff, and ACUTV has no sports to cover ... [Read More…]
Turner, Preston named Mr. and Miss ACU 2020
The Student Government Association announced the winners of Mr. and Miss ACU, Kaman Turner and Nancy Preston, early Thursday morning. Turner, senior marketing major from North Richland Hills, served as president of Frater Sodalis in 2019-20. He was also involved in the the Dean’s Student Council, the ACU Ultimate Team and the Red Thread ... [Read More…]
Philanthropy class distributes $50,000 in donations to local nonprofits
ACU students in a philanthropy class distributed $50,000 in anonymous donations to various local nonprofits as part of this year's coursework. This is the fourth year for ACU to host a Giving Ceremony. Usually the reception is hosted at the ACU Mabee Business Building, but it was held over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the $50,000 ... [Read More…]
Police Log: April 21- 28, 2020
04/21/2020 5:10 p.m.- NOISE VIOLATION- ADJUNCT AREA: 500 BLK EN 19TH ST A citizen reported hearing loud music in the area. Officers located the residence, tenants agreed to turn music down, no action taken. 04/23/2020 6:07 p.m.- DISCHARGE OF FIREARM- ADJUNCT AREA: 2600 BLK ROUNTREE DR A citizen reported hearing shots fired near his ... [Read More…]
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