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Study abroad expands scholarship funding

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The Center for International Education has recently unveiled a slate of new scholarships available to students interested in studying abroad. The scholarships are a part of a larger push by the Senior Leadership Team to boost student participation in experiential learning opportunities. Experiential learning is defined in the university ... [Read More…]

Police Log: January 30 – February 6, 2018

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01/30/2018 0905 THEFT ADJUNCT AREA:  500 EN 20th An elderly resident reported the theft of his locked 3-wheel bicycle from his carport. Local media covered this theft, resulting in donors replacing the bike for the elderly resident.     02/02/2018 5:38 pm HIT & RUN ACU PARKING LOT: MCKINZIE HALL LOT Officers investigated a ... [Read More…]

Faculty take retirement packages as board cuts budget

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The university will reduce faculty by 30 full-time positions through retirement packages and non-renewal of contracts for non-tenured faculty as part of an effort to make up a $7-8 million budget deficit. University provost Dr. Robert Rhodes said a voluntary retirement incentive was offered to 27 tenured faculty, and 24 accepted the offer. Other ... [Read More…]

Leaving it all on the stage

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With Sing Song season quickly approaching, the hosts and hostesses describe their experiences and what it takes to put on their stellar performances.  ---- As class and club acts practice for the event of the season, six fresh-faced students have already begun perfecting the necessary vocal exercises, choreography and solo arrangements as ... [Read More…]

Chaplain search continues after candidate reversal

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The search for the university's first chaplain is headed back to the drawing board. Dr. Chris Riley, vice president for student life, said a search committee of faculty and staff will restart the process after the Fort Worth couple hired by the university last week opted not to take the position after all this week. Riley informed students, ... [Read More…]

Midnight Worship adds new worship leader

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Midnight Worship is changing its tune. Nick Gonzales, sophomore worship ministry major from Odessa, has taken over from worship leader Michael Guillot, who was the worship leader the last three years. Midnight Worship is a service that takes place at midnight most Fridays at The Well in Abilene. Students can get a spiritual formation credit ... [Read More…]

ACU For Life wins award highlighting their dedication

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12 people attended the Boots on the Ground conference and received the Socrates award for Most Pro-Life Tabling. ACU For Life earned the award for spending the most time tabling out of all the universities in Texas. Tabling refers to the group promoting their cause, discussing pro-life topics with students and selling t-shirts. Members of ACU ... [Read More…]

Financial Services releases scholarship search platform

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Student Financial Services last month unveiled a new online platform called AcademicWorks for matching students with scholarships. Students can log onto the AcademicWorks website using their myACU username and password and complete a questionnaire with specific questions to match them with appropriate endowed and departmental scholarships. The ... [Read More…]

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