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RightNow Media streams to ACU

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RightNow Media, described as "the Netflix of video Bible studies," is now available to all students, employees and recent alumni. Just like the popular streaming services of today, RightNow Media offers a wide variety of video content. However, what makes this service unique is its sole focus on providing its subscribers with up-to-date and ... [Read More…]

Chapel forum tackles tough topic

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The Chapel Office was scheduled to present a forum Tuesday about the complex topic of eating disorders and the sexualization of women in the media. Killing Us Softly, a documentary series, is being shown as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week facilitated by We Are Not Alone, an on-campus support group for students who have or have ... [Read More…]

Graduates start spoken-word Chapel

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A couple of former students have begun a new small group Chapel during which students are encouraged to listen, engage in discussions and perform spoken-word poetry. Darren and Gloria Hagood, who graduated in fall 2014 with degrees in biblical text, said they started the Chapel option to be new, unique and different from other opportunities ... [Read More…]

Chapel exemptions not exempt from change

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The Chapel Office has modified its exemption policies for this semester, allowing students greater leeway to fulfill their credit requirements. The new exemption policy is designed to make it easier for students with schedule conflicts to satisfy the Chapel requirement and remain off Chapel probation. Mark Jackson, associate director of ... [Read More…]

What would you do for a Chapel credit?

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It's crunch time. That /55 on your myACU homepage glows at you with dismay. Collecting those Chapel credits is the last thing you want to worry about right now, but the threat of Chapel probation means you have to. It seems like there could be some alternative. Is there not something else you could do in lieu of those thirty minutes? It begs the ... [Read More…]

Brantly shares story at ACU Homecoming

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Dr. Kent Brantly attended ACU Homecoming this weekend for the first time since he graduated in 2003, but he didn't come just to reconnect with alumni; he came to share with students about his experience with the Ebola virus. Kent was the Grand Marshall of the Homecoming parade on Saturday morning. Brantly spoke in Chapel on Friday morning. ... [Read More…]

Summit offers 12 chapel credits

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Many visitors and long-time friends of ACU gathered in Moody Sunday night as this year's Summit began. With the theme of "Earthed," Summit will go back to the beginning and focus on Genesis. "This year's theme is 'Earthed,' and it represents God's creative work in humanity," said Dr. Phil Schubert, president of ACU. "This week the speakers and ... [Read More…]

Houston describes Ebola media experience

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Senior Ad/PR student Brantly Houston discusses his first-hand experience with media crisis. Houston's uncle, Kent Brantly, was infected with the Ebola virus disease earlier this summer. He and his family were thrust to the forefront of a controversial media crisis. Video/editing by Stephanie Jordan ... [Read More…]

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