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    A Student's Perspective

    Alikay Wood ('14) found a few surprises while studying abroad in Europe. "ACU’s Study Abroad program is the very definition of adventure, she says. "It has been the most difficult, most fun and most exciting four months of my life." 

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    The Princess Diaries

    As everyone knows, there's only one Belle, the magical princess of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, but junior Brittany Bunch has earned the honor of traveling to Orlando several times a year to spend time as a "friend of Belle" (her official title to help preserve the magic).

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    High-Demand Degree

    Thirty students are pursuing the university's new Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, twice the number anticipated as the program launched in the fall. As one of the Top 10 highest-paying college majors, ACU's newest degree is full of promise.

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  • US News Best Colleges ranks ACU #1 Up and Coming University
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    'Best Colleges'

    ACU continues to be recognized as a premier university by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine.

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    Word on the Street

    After moving to Tennessee in 2002, Tasha French Lemley ('00) was touched by the plight of Nashville's homeless. To help, she started a street newspaper, The Contributor, which this year exceeded 100,000 circulation, making it one of the most successful newspapers of its kind in the U.S.

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    Inventing the Future

    A pioneering gift of $1.8 million from AT&T is enabling the next step in teaching and learning innovation at ACU. The new AT&T Learning Studio provides a laboratory for mobile learning.

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    Running for Life

    Former track star Gilbert Tuhabonye (’01) is co-founder of the Gazelle Foundation, dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. While his contribution to Burundi is inspiring in itself, it is his life story that provides a poignant backdrop for the cause he supports.

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    Health Professions

    ACU students are accepted into medical and dental schools at a rate nearly twice the national average. And that's far from accidental. Innovative programs and an emphasis on research give our students an edge in applying for professional schools.

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  • Liz Savoy & Christin King
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    Trailblazers

    Liz Savoy and Christin King are ACU’s first two students to complete their master of science in social work degrees onsite at CitySquare, a nonprofit organization that aims to fight the causes of poverty in Dallas.   

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    'Love Does'

    New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff held an ACU audience at rapt attention while speaking on campus during Justice Week. We had a chance to sit down with him and talk about his book Love Does, his goals and his experience on our campus.

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Spotlight

Game Face

The New Cat in Town is showing up on football helmets and uniforms as ACU prepares for NCAA Division I and Southland Conference membership. The Spring-Summer 2013 issue of ACU Today magazine is headed for mailboxes with a sneak peak at the new look and a fan's guide to our new sports rivals.

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Events

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Fashion Forward

Senior marketing major Lauren Fink spent her summer in L.A.’s fashion district, dressing some of the world’s biggest stars before they hit the red carpet. As an intern for Film Fashion, a public relations company responsible for matching high-end designers to Hollywood’s hottest celebs, Lauren put her business skills and love for fashion to the ultimate test.

Q&A with Lauren Fink

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Scholarships make the difference

ACU has made some bold steps to improve the affordability of its world-class Christian education. The annual block tuition plan and generous financial aid are attracting students who value an award-winning learning environment and exceptional educational experience. The new Partnering in the Journey campaign is a $50 million effort to further increase affordability for deserving students and their families, as ACU Today magazine explains.

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Resources for Parents

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Congratulations to 2013 Alumni Award Winners

Congratulations to Cmdr. David Bynum ('84, pictured left) and Dr. Marcus Nelson ('94, pictured right), who have been named the 2013 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year and Young Alumnus of the Year, respectively. Bynum is a U.S. Navy chaplain and Nelson is superintendent of the Laredo (Texas) Independent School District.

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Prentis McCarty ('13) | Criminal Justice

For senior criminal justice major Prentis McCarty, the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center has become a place of change and goal-setting. "In 38 weeks I have lost 99 pounds through the Rec Center," McCarty says.

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Keri Gray

Keri Gray ('12) | Communication/Political Science

Keri Gray’s passion for politics and unbridled initiative landed her an internship in the office of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi where she got a close-up view of political influence at work.

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Chelsey Brumbaugh ('13) | Speech Pathology

Chelsey Brumbaugh expected to find academic excellence at ACU, but she also got a few surprises during her freshman year.

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Nine tips for your freshman year

ACU welcomes the class of 2016 to our campus. Here are a few tips on how to successfully navigate your freshman year.

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Office of Advancement

Your Gifts Change Lives!

A survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Serge Gasore has used the scholarships he received from generous alumni and friends to help him earn three degrees from ACU. He also runs a foundation providing health insurance for Rwandan children. None of it would have been possible without your help.

As the calendar year ends, don't forget to make a gift today and help transform the lives of students like Serge – and the many more they will impact in the years to come. Give today, learn more about our year-end giving procedures or
learn more about Advancement.

Partnering in the Journey Campaign

Wildcat Video Minute
Wildcat Video Minute
In this edition of the Wildcat Video Minute, president Phil Schubert and sophomore Kirk Farrell introduce our new learning space at CitySquare headquarters in Dallas.
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