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Engineering department adapts ride-in car for local boy

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As Miller Thweatt, a six-year-old with Leigh Syndrome, is brought into the room at West Texas Rehabilitation Center, his eyes widen as well as his smiles. An adapted ride-in car looks back at him. As bravery and strength exudes from him, people around him are inspired and grateful to be a part of his life.  Leigh syndrome is characterized by ... [Read More…]

ACU Museum to reopen full-time in fall

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The ACU Museum reopened and soft-launched seven exhibitions for the ACU community April 20 in conjunction with the anniversary of the class of 1973. The museum was put together in part by students in the new public history track within the Department of History and Global Studies. “In 2019, the Department of History and Global Studies ... [Read More…]

Gallery: ACU Museum previews relaunch

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Abilene Christian University's Department of History and Global Studies hosted an ACU Museum preview event on Thursday. The museum will officially reopen in the fall as a laboratory and teaching museum. It was previously managed by the Women for ACU and will now be cared for by the Department of History and Global Studies, the ACU Brown Library and ... [Read More…]

Public history students help with archeology dig

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Public history students helped at an archaeological dig in Paint Rock this month, working alongside professional archaeologists and interacting with Indigenous elders from various tribes.  Paint Rock is one of the largest rock art sites in Texas. Sitting right outside of San Angelo, a rocky cliff face displays paintings left by Native Americans ... [Read More…]

19th annual FilmFest awards student work

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The 19th annual FilmFest gala awarded students for their work in short films on Friday at the Paramount Theater downtown. The theme of this year’s event was 'Flashback.' 14 student groups submitted films to this year's competition with 14 awards being earned at the end of the night. The winners for this year's FilmFest include: Best Picture – ... [Read More…]

Gallery: FilmFest brings cinema to life, showcases student talent

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The Learning Studio hosted its 19th annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films in different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU's film students. This year’s winning films included: Best Picture – “The Trapper” Best Documentary – “What Is Church?” People’s Choice – “She Liked Green” Best ... [Read More…]

Gallery: ICA celebrates start of spring at Holi Festival

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The Indian Culture Association hosted the Holi Festival of Color Saturday. ICA provided attendees with an opportunity to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, which signifies the victory of good over evil as well as the start of spring. The festival included traditional music, dance, food, and the throwing of colored powder. ... [Read More…]

Blue Skye and sunshine in Taiwan: Gill named newest Fulbright scholar

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While in transit to a research conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, napping Alpha Chi members were woken up by a declaration made by few. “I’m a Fulbright scholar!” Student Government Association vice president Skye Gill, senior English major from San Antonio, is ACU’s most recent Fulbright scholar. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a ... [Read More…]

Swing Cats to celebrate 20 years on campus

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ACU Swing Cats is holding their 20th Anniversary dance April 29 at the Elks Art Center in Downtown Abilene.  Swing Cats was the first dance club on campus, chartered in 2003 after 25 students responded to an interest group meeting organized by Dr. Cole Bennett, founder and current on-campus sponsor.  The 20's style dance group was given ... [Read More…]

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