Abilene Christian University hired Jason Ellis, a lieutenant with the Frisco, Texas, Police Department, as its new chief of police. Ellis will begin at ACU in July. “We were impressed with his leadership, innovative ideas, and how quickly he built a strong rapport with those he interacted with,” said Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for … Continued
Nutrition majors in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition have new space and equipment to help them learn to prepare, cook and teach about food. The Laboratory for Experiential Activities in Nutrition (LEAN Lab) opened in Fall 2020 in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and includes industrial equipment similar … Continued
In its first year participating, Abilene Christian University topped the list of colleges its size in the Declaration Days contest sponsored by Top of the World. More high school seniors declared ACU as their college choice during the month of April than any other school participating in the Top of the World competition, beating out … Continued
They aren’t history majors, but they may be history makers. Whether studying nursing, biology, athletic training, or other similar fields, many Abilene Christian University students took historic steps to mitigate the effects of a pandemic – administering COVID-19 tests, processing specimens in a lab and even vaccinating their peers and the community to protect against … Continued
A pop-up market in downtown Abilene this week will feature businesses run by Abilene Christian University students. The April 24 event is organized by the Founder’s Club, a part of the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy, and sponsored by the Development Corporation of Abilene. More than 20 student-run organizations will take part in the … Continued
Despite the dueling challenges of the pandemic and the renovation of Moody Coliseum, Abilene Christian University’s annual Sing Song show is going on, although with a different look and feel than in recent history. This year, Sing Song – typically held at Moody Coliseum in February – will take place April 22-25 at Abilene’s … Continued
Students at Abilene Christian University will experience a fully in-person learning and living environment on campus this summer and in the Fall 2021 semester. Existing masking and distancing protocols will remain in place this summer with face coverings required indoors and encouraged outdoors when physical distancing is not possible. “We believe this is in the … Continued
D’Angelo Sands, director of the Upward Bound program at Abilene Christian University, was sworn in on March 29 as president of the board for the Texas Association of TRIO Programs. Sands has worked with ACU’s Upward Bound program for 10 years. TRIO Programs are federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and … Continued
Applications are open during March for Abilene Christian University’s annual Springboard competition through the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy. This year the competition will take place virtually and, in addition to business start-ups, will include those needing to adapt to COVID-19. “The competition’s focus has always been on early-stage businesses, but this year we … Continued