2007 News

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12/26/2007:   ACU coaching legend, Jackson, passes away at 87
12/20/2007:   New health insurance offered to all Church of Christ leaders
12/19/2007:   ACU offices closed for Christmas holiday
12/17/2007:   Year-end opportunity to give to ACU Annual Fund
12/13/2007:   ACU awards degrees in December ceremony, Dec. 14
12/13/2007:   ACU's Bernard Scott runner-up for Harlon Hill Award
12/10/2007:   Students spend winter break developing Christian leadership, Jan. 3-9
12/04/2007:   Bernard Scott named finalist : Scott, two others in final three for Harlon Hill Award
12/03/2007:   Jacob's Dream featured as 2007 Christmas ornament
11/30/2007:   Forgive overdue fines; help the needy in December : ACU's Brown Library joins in effort
11/28/2007:   ACU art expands to downtown gallery
11/25/2007:   ACU sees season end in heartbreaking fashion
11/20/2007:   ACU named to Customer Advisory Board for Google Apps
11/20/2007:   ACU runner featured on ESPN, Nov. 21
11/17/2007:   Wildcats shred Mesa State
11/17/2007:   Naimadu makes NCAA history, ACU wins second title
11/14/2007:   ACU ALERT -- when seconds count
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11/12/2007:   ACU to host Mesa State
11/12/2007:  

ACU international students share cultures in IM Ethnos, Nov. 16-17

11/10/2007:   ACU earns playoff spot with come-from-behind win
11/09/2007:  

FilmFest 2007 proves to be fun and educational

11/09/2007:   Hunter honored by Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas
11/06/2007:  

Carmichael-Walling Lectures explore Biblical interpretation

11/05/2007:   Wildcats roll past Hogs
10/30/2007:   Wildcats jump to No. 6 in region
10/30/2007:  

Programming stars compete at World Finals "Battle of the Brains"

10/29/2007:   Two longtime professors emeriti recently pass away
10/28/2007:   Wildcats win wild shootout
10/28/2007:   ACU FilmFest promises weekend of entertainment and competition, Nov. 2-3
10/23/2007:   iPhone research expands to include ACU students
10/19/2007:   Hosts and hostesses chosen for Sing Song's "World Tour"
10/18/2007:   ACU selected as featured university on iTunes U; only private Texas university
10/15/2007:   ACU readies for "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," Oct. 18-21
10/14/2007:   Dinner honors distinguished journalism and mass communication alumni
10/11/2007:   ACU Homecoming Court nominees named
10/10/2007:   Money named Outstanding Citizen of the Year
10/10/2007:   Jacob's Dream film to air Oct. 14 on KTXS-TV
10/08/2007:  

Boy Scout Troop 201 celebrates golden anniversary

10/05/2007:   ACU alumnus named first-ever chaplain of MIT
09/28/2007:   Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys take off
09/28/2007:   Wildcat Parents of the Year honored
09/27/2007:   ACU, other colleges launch online consumer information Web site
09/26/2007:   Wellness Week prepares students to "Start the Journey"
09/25/2007:   ACU students study around the world
09/17/2007:   Freshman Follies feature college life through "UTube"
09/17/2007:   ACU physics research team receives DOE grant
09/12/2007:   Top students choose ACU for distinctive academic programs; graduate enrollment and diversity hit record levels
09/11/2007:   90th annual Lectureship to focus on justice, mercy and humility
09/05/2007:  

ACU clinic offers affordable counseling to community

09/05/2007:  

Hilton Food Court opens

: Grand Opening Sept. 13
08/29/2007:  

ACU begins new school year with 102nd opening Chapel

08/29/2007:   Shore Art Gallery to host traveling Christian art exhibit
08/28/2007:   ACU celebrates Bill Hilton's decades of service
08/24/2007:   ACU wins inaugural women's soccer match, 1-0, over Texas Wesleyan
08/23/2007:   ACU researches uses of iPhone in higher education
08/22/2007:   ACU named one of the "Best in the West" by Princeton Review
08/21/2007:   Incoming students serve community during Welcome Week
08/20/2007:   ACU community mourns death of student
08/17/2007:   ACU receives its highest-ever ranking on "America's Best Colleges" list
08/16/2007:   ALERT:  Boil Water Notice Lifted For Abilene
08/13/2007:   ACU professor completes corn research in Honduras
08/08/2007:   ACU to confer degrees, awards at Commencement Aug. 10
08/03/2007:   NFL player helps ACU campers find themselves and God
07/31/2007:   Students participate in intercultural studies in Honduras
07/23/2007:   Japanese students study English language and culture at ACU
07/20/2007:   Kevin Roberts named ACU's Chief Information Officer
07/20/2007:   ACU names Kelly Young as Chief Financial Officer
07/17/2007:   Virgie Gray, widow of Elmer Gray, dies at age 90
07/17/2007:   Hundreds gather to honor Teague's 80th birthday; retirement announced
07/13/2007:   ACU given high marks by city in mock disaster drill
07/12/2007:   Workshop encourages Bible teachers and servant leaders in the church
06/29/2007:   Phil Schubert named executive vice president; focus will be implementation of 21st Century Vision
06/26/2007:   National graduate admissions expert speaks to ACU students
06/25/2007:   ACU Hall of Fame member dies at age 81
06/25/2007:   Byron Nelson posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal
06/21/2007:   ACU 3rd in Director's Cup
06/20/2007:   Minister salary survey results released
06/19/2007:   ACU football team ranked No. 22 in poll
06/12/2007:   Abilene and ACU partner to beautify city entranceway
06/12/2007:   ACU student recognized nationally for physics research
06/06/2007:   Leadership Camps offer opportunities for spiritual growth
06/06/2007:   Students work to improve lives of orphans in China
05/29/2007:   ACU makes track and field history
05/25/2007:   ACU alumnus earns #9 spot on USA Today's top inventions list
05/25/2007:   ACU fitness center adds new student-athlete weight room
05/21/2007:   ACU social work professor dies May 20 after battle with cancer
05/18/2007:   STAR Fund continues to shine
05/18/2007:   ACU presented with beautification award
05/18/2007:   Chemistry Circus comes to town
05/11/2007:   Don Crisp receives honorary doctorate from ACU at May Commencement
05/08/2007:   Master of Science in Social Work program to begin Fall 2007
05/08/2007:   ACU faculty, staff honored
05/08/2007:   A final farewell
05/08/2007:   ACU to confer degrees, awards at May Commencement
05/01/2007:   Chancellor emeritus Dr. John C. Stevens dies at 88
04/30/2007:  

ACU audio technician Richard Chastain dies

04/27/2007:   ACU announces new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
04/27/2007:   ACU names new vice president and dean for student life
04/23/2007:  

ACU to offer new Worship Ministry degree in Fall 2007

04/19/2007:  

ACU's Marriage and Family Institute holds Open House April 28

04/17/2007:   ACU Sports Hall of Fame member dies at age 98
04/16/2007:   Condolences to Virginia Tech : Message from Dr. Royce Money, ACU president
04/13/2007:   ACU's Ministry Summit features New Testament scholar from Duke
04/12/2007:   ACU joins select universities to launch public iTunes store
04/10/2007:   ACU begins transition into new email system on G-Day, April 11
04/05/2007:  

ACU offers Bachelor of Applied Studies for nontraditional students

03/31/2007:  

Mac Tools President to speak at ACU April 10

03/29/2007:   ACU honors Kasey Pipes as Young Alumnus of the Year April 3
03/27/2007:  

Former ACU English professor dies at age 70

03/27/2007:  

Dr. Bob Hunter continues service at ACU and Abilene community

03/20/2007:   AISD principal, counselor to be honored with ACU's Morlan Award
03/19/2007:   ACU alumnus appears on C-SPAN March 25 to discuss book on Eisenhower
03/19/2007:   Nobel prize winner to speak at Texas physics conference at ACU March 22-24
03/12/2007:   Sacred Relationships Week to feature Christian author Gary Thomas and recording artist Dennis Jernigan
03/09/2007:  

Longtime ACU English professor Dr. James Culp dies at age 88

03/07/2007:  

ACU signs four National Merit Finalists from Abilene

03/02/2007:   ACU students spend Spring Break serving others
02/27/2007:   ACU students learn "Know Boundaries" before Spring Break
02/23/2007:   Texas Speaker of the House and State Representative visit ACU, Abilene
02/19/2007:  

Conflict Resolution Center groundbreaking honors Diane and John Duncum

02/19/2007:  

ACU student spends semester studying peace and conflict resolution in Israel

02/15/2007:   AT&T Foundation awards $1 million to ACU
02/08/2007:  

ACU breaks ground for new conflict resolution center Feb. 17

02/05/2007:   ACU professor helps facilitate Unified New Orleans Plan
02/05/2007:  

ACU students "Shift into High Gear" at Sing Song Feb. 16 and 17

02/03/2007:  

Dr. Holbert Rideout, longtime ACU Bible professor, dies Jan. 3.

02/03/2007:   ACU alum, Barrow, in charge of Super Bowl XLI telecast
02/02/2007:   ACU honors Dr. James Womack as Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
02/02/2007:   ACU's iSchool announces new scholarship opportunities
01/30/2007:   ACU alumnus Danieal Manning set for first Super Bowl experience
01/24/2007:   ACU surpasses Centennial endowment goal of $250 million; investment returns place ACU 4th nationwide, 1st in Texas
01/24/2007:  

ACU students participate in annual Leadership Summit

01/14/2007:   Weather delays first day of classes : Classes resume Jan. 17
01/12/2007:   Abilene and ACU communities continue to reap benefits from evolving ACU Police Department
01/10/2007:   ACU presents degrees and awards at December Commencement
01/05/2007:   ACU students participate in NPR's "This I Believe" to air on KACU in January