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Hundreds gather to remember Stevens’ life

May 9, 2007 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Since Tuesday morning when news spread across Abilene that Dr. John C. Stevens, former president of the university and chancellor emeritus, had passed away, people began telling stories about the man who had influenced so many. The storytelling continued Saturday as more than 650 people gathered at ... [Read More…]

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Video: Dr. John C. Stevens dies at 88

May 2, 2007 by Optimist Staff

Remembering the 8th president of Abilene Christian University, Dr. John C. Stevens, who passed away on May 1, 2007 at the age of 88. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u3YZnXiJz4 ... [Read More…]

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Dr. John C. Stevens dies at 88

May 2, 2007 by Optimist Staff

Remembering the 8th president of Abilene Christian University, Dr. John C. Stevens, who passed away on May 1, 2007 at the age of 88. ... [Read More…]

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Laughter, determination reflect Stevens’ life

May 2, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Dr. John C. Stevens, chancellor emeritus and eighth president of the university, rode his electric wheelchair around the two-mile Lunsford Trail just two days before he suffered a major stroke, in a typical demonstration of his love of life, said Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, in Chapel on ... [Read More…]

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Walking through one hundred years

October 14, 2005 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor Dr. John C. Stevens, the university's eighth president, marched on Nazi Germany in the front lines upon its surrender during World War II. Stories like this one, along with 100 years of history compiled in extensive exhibits that stretch from the far corners of the campus, are what Homecoming attendees will see when ... [Read More…]

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