ACU News

2008 News

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12/23/2008:   ACU volunteers return from serving hurricane victims during the holiday season
12/22/2008:   ACU prepares Big Country science educators for the classroom
12/19/2008:   Top business professionals cultivate ACU students' leadership skills, Jan. 2-8
12/15/2008:   ACU's head football coach, Chris Thomsen, earns regional honor
12/15/2008:   Bernard Scott brings home first Harlon Hill Trophy to Abilene Christian
12/12/2008:  

Local entrepreneurs gear up for ACU's annual SpringBoard Challenge
12/11/2008:   WACU unveils sixth traditional ornament in series
12/09/2008:   ACU addresses national education concerns; engaged in preliminary discussions with AISD
12/08/2008:   ACU presents degrees and awards at December Commencement
12/08/2008:   Abilene Christian recognized for exemplary workplace safety
12/03/2008:   ACU Wildcats' outstanding season ends with 45-36 loss to Bearcats
12/03/2008:   ACU students give up winter break to help hurricane victims
12/03/2008:   Scott earns invitation to Harlon Hill Banquet as top-three finisher
12/01/2008:   Abilene couple shapes ACU students' study abroad experience in Uruguay
11/25/2008:  

ACU remembers nationally known minister, author, teacher and former board member
11/25/2008:  

Association honors ACU professor emerita of exercise science and health 
11/18/2008:   ACU students deliver Thanksgiving meals to needy families, Nov. 24
11/18/2008:   ACU committee begins nationwide search for new provost
11/18/2008:   ACU remembers professor emerita of sociology
11/13/2008:   ACU students send message of unity at annual culture show, Nov. 14-15
11/12/2008:   ACU running back, Bernard Scott, favored to win Harlon Hill Trophy
11/11/2008:   Free WiFi access increases connectivity for ACU students
11/11/2008:   ACU students join other universities for day of service, Nov. 15
11/10/2008:   ACU School of Social Work launches diabetes support services
11/08/2008:   ACU Wildcats earn LSC Championship with 47-17 win
11/05/2008:   ACU theatre alumna performs in Broadway musical
11/03/2008:   ACU alumni receive honors for innovative work in school psychology
11/02/2008:   ACU Wildcats defeat Javelinas, 42-17
 : 9-0 record guarantees share of LSC title
11/01/2008:   Alumni Chorus is ACU's best kept secret
10/31/2008:   Wildcats still No. 1 in region as head to Kingsville
10/31/2008:   Biblical women are focus of upcoming lectures, Nov. 6
10/29/2008:   ACU's Center for Conflict Resolution awarded $13,000 grant
10/28/2008:   Emmy Nomination a top honor for ACU documentary
10/26/2008:   ACU rolls to 8-0 with victory against Tarleton State
10/24/2008:   ACU voice coach to retire after 37 years
10/23/2008:   ACU's Volunteer and Service-Learning Center celebrates 10 years of outreach, Oct. 25
10/23/2008:   Innovative program at ACU brings international interest : Global leadership a priority at ACU
10/22/2008:   Recent ACU alumnus lives out Christian education at school of hard knocks
10/22/2008:   ACU Homecoming bound to be a rockin' good time
10/22/2008:   ACU students create art inspired by study in Europe
10/21/2008:   ACU Wildcats ranked No. 2 in nation, No. 1 in region
10/20/2008:   Distinguished journalism and mass communication alumni honored at Gutenberg Dinner
10/20/2008:   ACU announces 2008 Homecoming Court
10/19/2008:   Scott leads #3 ACU to 52-35 win over #4 Buffaloes
10/17/2008:   ACU's Provost to retire after 13 years of service
10/17/2008:   ACU student chorus enjoys rare opportunity to perform with A Prairie Home Companion
10/15/2008:   Young ACU employees, alumni are tops in business
10/14/2008:   Wildcats and Buffs ranked top two in region
 : Game to air locally on KTAB-TV
10/13/2008:   ACU to host "battle of the brains" at International Collegiate Programming contest
10/13/2008:   ACU receives first ever Emmy nomination for "Jacob's Dream" film
10/08/2008:   ACU remembers longtime biology professor
10/06/2008:   ACU students learn about Christianity and government: two political experts to speak this week
10/05/2008:   Wildcats continue undefeated streak; beat East Central 66-7
10/03/2008:   Wellness Week 2008 encourages students to live healthier lives
10/03/2008:   ACU named No. 1 "Up-and-Coming School" by U.S. News & World Report
10/03/2008:   ACU presents as "Three of the Best" at international technology conference; selected finalist for innovation award
10/01/2008:   Innovative newsroom gives ACU students real world experience
09/29/2008:   Longtime ACU education professor passes away at age 74
09/24/2008:   Nationally recognized journalist tackles "diversity and the new media" at ACU symposium
09/22/2008:   ACU's Summit explores righteousness of God, Sept. 21-24
09/22/2008:   Get "All Shook Up" at ACU's Homecoming Musical, Oct. 24-26
09/19/2008:   ACU celebrates innovative creation of converged media newsroom, Sept. 26
09/17/2008:   ACU "Parents of the Year" recognized for hospitality and enthusiasm
09/15/2008:   First Middle Earth Programming Languages Seminar a definite success
09/15/2008:   ACU freshmen "get connected" at Follies 2008
09/12/2008:   ACU continues investigation into "hateful act"
09/12/2008:   ACU welcomes strong freshman class
09/12/2008:   Authors Hall and Moore remind ACU that 'one person can make a difference'
09/11/2008:   Google invites ACU to 'get on the bus'
09/10/2008:   Four students lead ACU freshmen to "Get Connected" in Freshman Follies
09/10/2008:   ACU joins other universities in a commitment to positive game environment efforts
09/05/2008:   ACU's World Famous Bean reopens with a "Texas-sized" celebration
09/03/2008:   Authors inspire ACU freshman discussions, speak on campus
08/30/2008:   ACU beats nation's No. 3-ranked team, 44-27
08/27/2008:   ACU students research agricultural solutions worldwide
08/27/2008:   New school year brings new learning tools
08/25/2008:   ACU students charged to "serve, serve and serve again" at 103rd Opening Day Ceremonies
08/22/2008:   ACU saluted for innovation in U.S. News "Best Colleges" rankings
08/19/2008:   Former ACU all-American hurdler places fifth at Olympics; three other former Wildcats still hopeful to medal
08/18/2008:   A Prairie Home Companion comes to ACU : Tickets on sale now
08/14/2008:   Mobile learning enhances student and faculty experience at ACU
08/13/2008:   ACU appoints first faculty-in-residence to advance 21st Century Vision
08/13/2008:   Distinguished alumnus Diane Duncum dies at age 68
08/11/2008:   ACU president Money's brother, Lee, dies at age 59
08/07/2008:   ACU's newest students serve the Abilene community, Aug. 21
08/07/2008:   August Commencement sends ACU students into the world
08/05/2008:   CCCU library directors gather at ACU to share ideas and faith
08/05/2008:   ACU theatre student performs at Pennsylvania playhouse
08/04/2008:   Son of former ACU trustee Gene Stallings passes away
07/31/2008:   ACU wins "Innovator Award" for mobile learning initiative
07/30/2008:   Coach focuses on lifetime priorities for ACU team
07/29/2008:   ACU alumnus defends freedom of religion across nation
07/28/2008:   ACU students and faculty research "green" processes, alternative fuel methods
07/28/2008:   Citi Foundation funds education for area nonprofit organizations
07/28/2008:   Europe leaves its mark on ACU students
07/23/2008:   Former ACU business professor dies at 88
07/22/2008:   ACU's Dr. Mimi Barnard named CCCU vice president for professional development and research
07/18/2008:   ACU students teach, learn in Beijing
07/17/2008:   ACU invites class-wide discussion for incoming freshmen
07/14/2008:   Historical Commencement packs Madagascar hotel
07/11/2008:   ACU professor travels to Hungary as Fulbright Scholar
07/08/2008:   ACU climbers take on Mount Ararat
07/07/2008:   Malagasy students return home after 4 years of education; ACU administrators hold graduation ceremony in Madagascar for family, friends and country
07/02/2008:   ACU physics students, faculty part of "renowned" research effort
06/27/2008:   Michelle Morris named AVP for Public Affairs at UT Health Science Center-Houston
06/26/2008:   ACU faculty, students, alumni participate in Shakespeare Festival
06/25/2008:   Big Country teachers learn from ACU faculty
06/24/2008:   ACU receives funds to improve Texas mental health
06/20/2008:   WFF Facility Services present gift to ACU
06/20/2008:   Would-be ACU student awarded Honorary Alumnus
06/16/2008:   Fellowships awarded for mLearning at ACU; next step taken in converged media initiative
06/13/2008:   ACU finishes 2nd in Director's Cup
06/13/2008:   Former ACU post office manager, and avid sports fan dies at 87
06/10/2008:   ACU students and faculty knock on wood
06/06/2008:   Thirty years of service earn former ACU professor national award
06/06/2008:   ACU alumnus named chancellor of college system
06/03/2008:   ACU athletic administrators receive prestigious awards, June 7
06/02/2008:   Former ACU professor, department chair dies at 74
06/02/2008:   ACU alumni become two of seven in exclusive graduate program
05/29/2008:   ACU professor's emphasis on students earns her "Teacher of the Year" from national association
05/28/2008:   ACU alumnus shares his beginnings in PBS documentary, May 28, 31
05/26/2008:   Former Wildcat coach dies at age 86
05/25/2008:   Wildcats claim both team titles for first time since 1999
05/23/2008:   ACU student's "practice, practice, practice," gets him to Carnegie Hall, May 25
05/20/2008:   ACU Leadership Camps begin June 9
05/16/2008:   ACU short course brings in successful business professionals to guest lecture
05/14/2008:   Fifteen ACU graduates receive special recognition at May Commencement
05/13/2008:   Training exercise to prepare local first responders and ACU, May 14
05/13/2008:   Madagascar's president invests in U.S. university education for 24 students as future leaders of his nation : All 24 graduate May 10 from ACU, with president on hand to congratulate them
05/12/2008:   ACU's Entrepreneur-in-Residence receives award from Texas A&M
05/09/2008:   ACU to award degrees, honors at spring commencement, May 10
05/08/2008:   24 future leaders of Madagascar to graduate Saturday from ACU
05/08/2008:   Center for Building Community launches online journal to focus on mid-sized cities
05/08/2008:   ACU professor to be honored during Abilene ceremony, May 8
05/06/2008:   Four students named co-chairs for ACU's Sing Song 2009
05/05/2008:   ACU joins Google on national press tour
04/30/2008:   Physics professor becomes fifth Piper Professor from ACU
04/28/2008:   ACU's Center for Conflict Resolution receives grant
04/23/2008:   Awards given at SpringBoard Challenge; Kenneth Starr encourages entrepreneurs
04/23/2008:   ACU alumnus appointed dean of Seaver College
04/21/2008:   ACU community spends day serving others
04/18/2008:   Legendary physicist John Wheeler shared his personal library with ACU
04/17/2008:  

ACU professors' curriculum receiving national attention
04/15/2008:   Well-known C.S. Lewis scholar to visit ACU, April 17
04/12/2008:   ACU future journalists earn honors at state and regional competitions
04/08/2008:   Kenneth Starr to speak at SpringBoard Challenge awards dinner, April 19
04/07/2008:   Late acting legend Charlton Heston had ties to ACU
04/03/2008:   ACU Honors Program hosts area conference
04/03/2008:  

ACU students explore state capitol with Fannin fourth graders
04/03/2008:   Dr. Fern Dallas to be honored with Morlan Award, April 4
03/26/2008:   ACU film receives four international Telly Awards
03/25/2008:   Former ACU track and field star featured in Texas media
03/25/2008:   Longtime professor of education dies at 92
 : Courtesy of Abilene Reporter-News
03/25/2008:   KACU-FM hosts national oral history project in Abilene
03/14/2008:   ACU announces Entrepreneur-in-Residence
03/13/2008:   ACU students serve others during Spring Break
03/10/2008:   Texas State Representative to speak at ACU on faith and leadership, March 11
03/07/2008:   Week focuses on making wise choices, Mar. 10-13
03/06/2008:   ACU wins double-OT basketball thriller
03/06/2008:   Dove Award-winning Christian music group to perform at ACU, March 7
03/04/2008:   ACU's SpringBoard Ideas Challenge encouraging local entrepreneurs
02/26/2008:   ACU students present 11th annual Black History Production
02/25/2008:   ACU first university in nation to provide iPhone or iPod touch to all incoming freshmen
02/22/2008:  

ACU students take part in Sacred Relationships Week, Feb. 25-27
02/21/2008:   Distinguished alumnus named national "Entrepreneurship Teacher of the Year"
02/19/2008:   ACU takes steps to make "Connected" a reality
02/19/2008:   ACU recognized nationally for emphasis on community service
02/15/2008:   ACU alumnus appointed 11th president of UND
02/14/2008:   Kyker honored as ACU Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, Feb. 17
02/14/2008:   ACU alumnus and well-known artist to perform at ACU, Feb. 18
02/13/2008:   Barone talks politics and economy at ACU
02/12/2008:   Successful Centennial Campaign benefits hundreds of students
02/08/2008:   ACU to dedicate Conflict Resolution Center, Feb. 16
02/07/2008:  

Faculty to display work in ACU-Cockerell Art Gallery
02/04/2008:   Fashion show celebrates Black History Month, Feb. 8
01/29/2008:   ACU board member and former Houston mayor loses battle with cancer
01/28/2008:   National analyst Michael Barone to speak at Economic Outlook Luncheon, Feb. 11
01/25/2008:   ACU goes 'green' during Climate Week 2008
01/11/2008:   Adams Center improves learning methods for all
01/11/2008:   ACU hosts Next to Sign music competition, Jan. 24 :
01/04/2008:   Longtime ACU librarian, secretary and copy editor dies at 87
01/03/2008:   Sixteen online degrees now available at ACU
01/02/2008:   ACU Police Dept. hosts national school shooter tactical training, Jan. 2-9