An ACU alumnus will soon be joining the state Supreme Court. Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Jeffrey S. Boyd of Austin to the Court. Boyd ('83) will serve as justice of the Court until the next general election. Perry said Boyd's experience and leadership abilities qualified him for the position. "Jeff is a highly-respected attorney who has ... [Read More…]
Reunion dinners provide opportunity for alumni to reconnect
Throughout Homecoming weekend, a flood of alumni will return to campus. Class reunion dinners allow returning graduates to reminisce and dine with old classmates around Abilene and  ACU's campus. On Saturday, ACU will welcome back its graduating classes ending in two and seven, such as the class of 2002 or 1967, with dinners and a special evening ... [Read More…]
Former Wildcat dies in plane crash
Former ACU football player and record holder, Dale "Scooter" Phillips was killed in a plane crash Monday night. He was 47 years old. Garner Roberts, a friends of Phillips' and ACU's former Sports Information Director, found out on Tuesday, and he was shocked to hear the news. "I found out early Tuesday morning that he was missing, before they ... [Read More…]
Two grads chosen for honor
The ACU Alumni Advisory Board will honor two alumni for their personal and professional achievements this weekend at the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year luncheon. Each year, the Alumni Association receives nominations from ACU alumni, parents, faculty, staff and supporters. Jama Cadle, assistant director for alumni relations, details the ... [Read More…]
President’s Circle to feature student performance
The annual President's Circle dinner will take place Saturday in the Teague Special Events Center. President's Circle Level donors are invited to enjoy a meal and a series of musical and theatrical performances by students. "It's an evening of celebration," said Phil Boone, vice president of advancement. "Our hope is that by the time guests leave ... [Read More…]
Alum to direct local theater show
Recent ACU grad Josh Tumblin ('11) seeks to empower community through theater with his production of "Just One of Those Things." Ever since Josh Tumblin was a child he always knew the arts were his calling. After participating in various performances and majoring theater, Josh took on the challenge of directing Abilene Community Theater's newest ... [Read More…]
ACU alumni open My Sister’s House boutique
This week, My Sister's House, a women's consignment sale, filled 181 Pine Street with racks and shelves brimming with second-hand clothes, accessories and furniture. Sisters Kate Stover and Summer Walters, both ACU alum, started My Sister's House two years ago and are now in the middle of their fourth sale. "This is something that we wanted to ... [Read More…]
Highland Church of Christ hires alumni over summer to fill ministry positions
Three ACU graduates accepted positions with Abilene's largest Church of Christ congregation this summer. Early in the summer Ben Siburt, Brandon Scott Thomas and Matt Pinson filled the various roles of executive minister, worship minister and director of communications, respectively, at Highland Church of Christ. Ben Siburt, who graduated in 2000 ... [Read More…]
Alumni return to campus for reunion dinners
This weekend, ACU alumni from nine different classes are returning to campus to take part in reunion dinners. These dinners, which will happen all over campus and in places downtown, typically draw anywhere from 50 to 150 class members. Classes have the opportunity to reunite every five years, said Samantha Adkins, senior alumni relations officer. ... [Read More…]
Six to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Six ACU alumni, including the top scorer in ACU men's basketball history, will join the ACU Sports Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the Hunter Welcome Center. High-scorer Corey Stone is among a group that also includes former women's tennis all-America player Julie Mavity, women's basketball player Anita Vigil, baseball player Reid ... [Read More…]
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