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Senator visits to learn about ACU

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) visited ACU's campus last Thursday. The senator was able to take a tour of the new Maker Lab and Learning studio, and talk with faculty and students to discover what enables ACU to send out so many employed graduates. According to Forbes.com, the real unemployment rate is 14.7 percent as of January 2014. ... [Read More…]

Donors’ gifts make ‘Vision’ possible

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The university has received the largest gift in its 108-year history - a $55 million commitment from three families that will help fund the construction of a major science complex and two stadiums. The donation will lay the foundation for ACU's Vision in Action initiative, the newest approach to the university's 21st Century Vision developed in ... [Read More…]

Football stadium to be built on-campus

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ACU will soon play its home football games at an on-campus stadium for the first time since 1958 as a result of the largest donation in the university's history. Wildcat Stadium will be built on the site of Elmer Gray Stadium. Wildcat Stadium, which includes Anthony Field in recognition of alumni April and Mark Anthony, is projected to cost $30 ... [Read More…]

Three science facilities to update department

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Construction will begin on the development of three science facilities on campus as a result of gifts totaling $30 million from three donors. As part of the development, Foster Science Building will be transformed to become the Robert R. Onstead Center for Science and Humanities. Chambers Hall will be torn down and a new facility, the ... [Read More…]

ACU’s A Capella Chorus continues long tradition

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Because of ACU's Church of Christ background, a capella music has been an important part of university culture. One of ACU's oldest a cappella groups is the A Capella Chorus, directed by Jeff Goolsby. From a young age Goolsby knew that music was "the only thing" he wanted to do. He graduated from ACU in 2001 with a degree in music ... [Read More…]

Ten differences between ACU and state schools

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The "ACU difference" is a phrase that has become cliché because of its excessive use on campus, but is rarely delved into with any depth. So, we present 10 things that separate ACU from state schools and vice versa: State schools have co-ed dorms: Just the thought of co-ed dorms is enough to make ACU alumni squirm in their chairs. Of course, ... [Read More…]

To hire, or not to hire?

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The university hires only faculty who are members of Churches of Christ; however the Optimist recognizes significant benefits to hiring faculty members from outside that single religious group. The Faculty Senate recently conducted a survey at the request of the Board of Trustees regarding faulty church membership requirements. The survey ... [Read More…]

Ten things to be thankful for (ACU edition)

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, while students are counting their blessings, here is a list of 10 things to be thankful for at ACU. Starbucks in the Brown Library: The beautiful caffeine supplier to tired, free-time deprived and homework-hounded students. Without this heroic café, already-busy students would be forced to drive 14 minutes out of ... [Read More…]

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