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Transhumanist presidential candidate speaks to BCOR

March 20, 2015 by Catherine Blakemore

Two sections of BCOR 310, God and the Good Life, heard from guest speaker Zoltan Istvan, the 2016 presidential candidate for the Transhumanist Party, the Friday before spring break. Transhumanism is the idea that human experience and capacity can be greatly enhanced by the use of technology and making those technologies widely available. It is a ... [Read More…]

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President’s Circle to honor donors of ACU

February 14, 2014 by Grace Coan

The President's Circle dinner occurs on the weekend of Sing Song every year, giving alumni and donors yet another incentive to come to Abilene this Valentine's Day weekend. This year the President's Circle dinner will be a little different. "Instead of a guest speaker, we will have some coffee house-style conversations with faculty and ... [Read More…]

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September 6, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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Schubert to undergo performance review

September 5, 2013 by Madeline Orr

Dr. Phil Schubert will receive an external review of his performance after having served three years as president. When Schubert, president of university, accepted his position in 2010, he agreed with the Board of Trustees to undergo review approximately every five years, with the first one to be completed after three. The board has ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s and married, North has cultivated a fulfilling life despite facing adversity from the perceived limitations of his chronic disease. North is an ACU graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family services.To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #feature acuoptimist.com/2025/11/grad-student-with-cystic-fibrosis-wins-scholarship-strives-to-make-an-imp...📝: Callie Leverett ... See MoreSee Less

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The Indian Culture Association hosted their annual Golden Gala last Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty, and members of ICA gathered together to celebrate the beauty of Indian Culture. To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #photography acuoptimist.com/2025/11/gallery-ica-hosts-the-annual-golden-gala/📸: Callie Brimberry ... See MoreSee Less

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