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Forensics receives new director

May 1, 2015 by Johanna Fleming

Alumnus and former debate team member Dylan Brugman will transition into the position of director of forensics in fall 2015. Brugman, of Aurora, Colorado, was on the team for three years while double majoring in political science and sociology. Now, he is currently finishing his master's degree in communication. Brugman said he enjoyed being ... [Read More…]

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Class research benefits Abilene organizations

April 22, 2015 by Abbey Bowling

Students in the Department of Communication integrated cultural research from five Abilene organizations into their course work in an effort to aid each nonprofit in its development. The COMS 383 students completed a project assessing, auditing and providing improvement and problem solutions to several organizations in Abilene. "The course is ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast – February 20, 2015

February 24, 2015 by Optimist Staff

First, the story of an ACU alum who restored an historic landmark in Abilene and made it onto the Today Show. Next, the Office of Multicultural Enrichment's Black History Month documentary entitle "There's a Difference" featuring three ACU students. Then, this week's Spotlight feature, Catherine Blakemore goes downtown to "ArtRap". And, "Speak ... [Read More…]

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Sociology department moves across campus

September 24, 2013 by Tommy Evans

The Department of Sociology has been moved across campus to merge with the Communication Department. In a move that has been in the works for about two years, the Department of Sociology moved from the Administration building to its new home with the Communication Department. Students are not expected to see any other major changes alongside ... [Read More…]

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