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The Student Government Association allocated $36,500 among various student organizations at its semi-annual budget meeting on Thursday. Student organizations received more funding this semester than […]
Office of Spiritual Life implements key changes to small group ...
1 day ago · The Office of Spiritual Life has begun the new year and the new semester with key changes to small group Chapels, including the addition of a mandatory meeting for small group chapel leaders. The changes come with a set of three goals that The Office of Spiritual Life has in the spring semester. “Our three words […]
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Beltway Park’s McQueen to give up lead pastor role
1 day ago · For many ACU students, Beltway Park Church is a home away from home, and now that home is undergoing renovations. David McQueen, who has led the church for more than two decades as Beltway’s lead pastor, will hand the role of lead pastor to the church’s teaching pastor. Geoffrey Turner will become lead pastor, while McQueen’s new title will be “legacy pastor.” McQueen, who has led ...
ACU Online programs recognized in national rankings
2 days ago · ACU Online’s Psychology and Business Management programs were recognized as the nation’s best online bachelor’s programs by U.S. News & World Report. The Psychology program, which is the only nationally recognized program in Texas, was ranked #18 for the first time. The business management program, which was ranked #79, appeared on the list for the […]
ACU defeats Tarleton to clinch conference championship, FCS …
The Wildcats made history Saturday night in Stephenville, where No. 14 ACU defeated the No. 13 Tarleton State Texans 35-31 in the I-20 rivalry game. The eighth win of the season secured a spot in the NCAA FCS playoffs, ACU’s first conference championship and the most wins in a season since moving to the Div. I […]
ACU’s next athletics move needs to take some time – and winning
Dec 13, 2024 · After ACU won the United Athletic Conference championship, some fans are wondering if this is the university’s chance to break into the FBS. Not just yet. Instant gratification is non-existent in college athletics – unless you are Texas or Oklahoma. ACU will need to complete several tasks before joining an FBS conference. The first is to keep winning. Head Coach Keith Patterson broke the ...
Men’s golf finishes second in Bayou City Collegiate Classic
The men’s golf team completed its second tournament of the season, the Bayou City Collegiate Classic, finishing second out of 11th, going 25 under par. This finish is a big improvement from the last tournament in which ACU finished 17th, going 32 strokes over par. “We worked at it pretty hard,” said Head Coach Tom […]
Rising Scholars applications open to high school students
Early applications for the Rising Scholars program are now open and will remain available to high school sophomores and juniors until March 1, 2025. The Rising Scholars program allows high school students to experience college life before their first semester. Students can apply to study abroad or live on campus for a week while earning a college credit. During the …
Endowment, other factors boost ACU on Forbes ranking
Aug 29, 2024 · ACU received an A on the Forbes 2024 college financial grade list, which highlights the financial stability of private universities in the nation. The Forbes 2024 college financial grades list was released earlier this month. Nearly 900 private universities were ranked, and ACU was in the top 50. Forbes calculates each college’s GPA by using […]