By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Fundraisers have raised about two-thirds of their goal for the Centennial Campaign but need to raise $50 million more to reach their goal by Dec. 31. The campaign, which began in 2001, has a goal of $150 million, said Brett Magner, director of development for the university. "As of right now we have a little over ... [Read More…]
MSNBC anchor Lester Holt discusses faith, media
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Lester Holt, MSNBC anchor, has traveled to Somalia, Iraq, New Orleans and Galveston. He recently has interviewed such celebrities as Jennifer Anniston and Peter, Paul and Mary. But Thursday he arrived in Abilene to speak to more than 450 people about his faith in the media industry. Holt, the third guest in ... [Read More…]
MSNBC anchor postpones speaking engagement because of the hurricane Katrina
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Lester Holt, MSNBC anchor, rescheduled his speaking engagement for Dec. 1 after postponing his original speaking date on Sept. 22, when Hurricane Katrina hit Galveston. Holt was supposed to be the first speaker in the Centennial Speaker Series, but will now follow Pat Summerall, former NFL announcer, who is ... [Read More…]
ACU celebrates its Centennial year Homecoming
Sights and sounds from ACU's Homecoming festivities celebrating 100 years of school history. Video by Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]
‘The ACU Century’ details the university’s first 100 years
By Blake Penfield, Staff Writer Ron Hadfield, the director of creative services and 22-year editor of ACU Today, has led the way in putting "The ACU Century" together for the past three years. "This is a photographic history of the university," Hadfield said, "and the first one that's ever been done at ACU. It's been quite an effort of labor to ... [Read More…]
Centennial Campaign fund trails goal by about $200,000
By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The Centennial Campaign fund trails this year's goal by about $200,000, but development staff said that plenty of time remains to raise the goal of $150 million by December 2006, if friends and alumni continue to give consistently. "In light of recent events this fall, our slow pace isn't surprising," said Brent ... [Read More…]
Centennial Annual Fund sees growth from anonymous donors
By Denton Josey, Student Reporter For the third year in a row, anonymous donors have offered a $250,000 matching grant in a challenge to alumni and friends of the university. As a special branch of the Centennial Campaign and the Centennial Annual Fund, the Centennial Challenge aims to raise a total of $500,000. As a part of the Centennial ... [Read More…]
Covenant Service offers reflection on ACU’s past, future 100 years
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Students, faculty, administrators and alumni gathered Sunday night to recommit to the mission of the university for the next century as it begins to celebrate its first 100 years. Sunday's Covenant Service allowed attendees to look back at the school's first 100 years of blessings and struggles, give thanks for ... [Read More…]
President Money officially called to order the university’s centennial year
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Moody Coliseum bustled with frenzy Monday at the 100th opening session of the university as students, alumni, members of the Board of Trustees, friends of the university and Abilene citizens waited to see if the keynote speaker would be the President Bush, as rumored by some. Instead, Dr. Royce Money, the 10th ... [Read More…]
Centennial Campaign on track to reach its goal
By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The university is on track to reach its $150 million goal for the Centennial Campaign by the end of the fundraiser on Dec. 31, 2006, said Phil Boone, director of the Centennial Campaign. The campaign, which was announced in February, is a fundraiser that is a part of the celebration of the university's 100th ... [Read More…]