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Student recognized for space telescope research

February 11, 2015 by Savanah Silva

Prestigious awards aren't always a surprise for ACU students, but for senior Elizabeth Carlisle, her award from the Texas Section of the American Physical Society came as a total shock. "I thought I was disqualified actually, so when I found out I won, it was a surprise," said Carlisle, a physics major from Centennial, Colorado. Carlisle ... [Read More…]

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Retention rate at highest in 20 years

February 6, 2015 by Rachel Fritz

This year's fall-to-spring retention rate is the highest it's been in 20 years. "We're really encouraged by putting up a significant record over any previous year that we've had," said Bart Herridge, director of student retention and services. "We've gone back 20 years, and we can't find one close to this." The fall-to-spring retention rate ... [Read More…]

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Students minister to children in Abilene North complex

January 27, 2015 by Elijah Evans

Reach, a ministry run by ACU students, serves at-risk children and their families at an apartment complex on North Willis and Ambler. Caroline Thompson, senior accounting major from Cypress, started Reach a year ago in an effort to plug into and serve the local community. Reach serves Abilene North Apartments, which is behind Ambler ... [Read More…]

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Lacrosse ready for league play

January 22, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The ACU lacrosse team will compete in an organized league for the first time in the program's history. Starting Saturday, the 'Cats will be official participants in the Lone Star Alliance, a lacrosse league including teams from across Texas and the South. "This is going to be a big weekend for us and hopefully kick off a big season," said ... [Read More…]

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Montevideo program welcomes three students

January 16, 2015 by Brittany Jackson

As ACU said goodbye to its study abroad students Wednesday morning, Montevideo, Uruguay was getting ready to welcome its smallest group of students yet. Only three students, all of them women, committed to study abroad at the Montevideo site this spring. "Things like this are kind of cyclical, and it's hard to explain," said Stephen ... [Read More…]

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Student Ambassador program to double number of members

January 14, 2015 by James Eldred

The Student Ambassador program in the Office of Admission is upgrading for its second semester by doubling the number of volunteers to greet prospective students on preview days. Mac Mascorro, junior business management and marketing major from Abilene, founded the Student Ambassador program last fall. "After a semester of running Student ... [Read More…]

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Students, community mourn loss of Colby McDaniel

January 13, 2015 by Emily Seidel

Colby Elizabeth McDaniel, an ACU freshman and lifelong Fort Worth resident, died unexpectedly in her home the morning of Dec. 21, 2014. Colby had recently celebrated her 19th birthday on Oct. 12 and seemed to be in perfect health, family members said. She was pronounced dead at 10:37 a.m. at a hospital after being found unresponsive in her home. ... [Read More…]

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From Africa to Abilene

January 13, 2015 by Tommy Evans

Micah Conway's room is worlds apart from a typical college student. Pictures cover his wall containing memories of home; by his desk hang several traditional and ceremonial African weaponry draped against a red cloth. More pictures of African wildlife and scenery adorn the walls. No one would think while looking at Micah that he is originally ... [Read More…]

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ACU finishes season with thrilling 37-35 win over SFA

November 19, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

The Wildcats finished their first official Div. 1 season 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the Southland Conference. Running back De'Andre Brown led a productive ACU offense with 200 yards in the game, and over 1,000 yards this season. Several seniors played in their last game as Wildcats, including Justin Stephens, who picked up a career-high 16 tackles ... [Read More…]

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Football stuns UCA in 52-35 win

November 4, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

The Wildcats traveled to Plano to take on the University of Central Arkansas Bears in a neutral-site game. With Parker McKenzie out with a concussion, redshirt freshman quarterback Kade Munden started in his first career game. The ground game was key, with Munden running for 100 yards and De'Andre Brown with 171 yards. Defense also led the attack, ... [Read More…]

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