Abilene Christian University News

Ron and Anne Fogle of Abilene, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Whitney Fogle to Chris Bendel, son of Mike Bendel and Paula Bendel of Abilene.

In the days following Tuesday's failed bond election for the Career Tech High School, some Abilene Independent School Board members answered questions about what comes next.

Pledging activities of a physical nature have been suspended for Abilene Christian University's social clubs, as administrators and social club members plan to meet in the coming weeks to discuss potential revisions to ACU's pledging policy.

Saxophonist Jeff Coffin, who gave a free clinic at Abilene Christian University's Williams Performing Arts Center Monday, told the audience: "The world is full of incredible music from incredible cultures.

Big Brothers Big Sisters enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive mentoring relationships.

Anyone considering a graduate or professional degree is invited to the second annual Graduate & Professional School Fair on Wednesday at the Abilene Christian University Hunter Welcome Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. More than 20 universities and seminaries from at least three states will have representatives present to discuss their programs.

Jace Jones , talks with Abilene Christian University seniors Krystle Oliver , and Angelica Mendoza about the programs at the UNT Health Science Center Wednesday afternoon during the Graduate & Professional School Fair at ACU's Hunter Welcome Center.

October seems to be the month for Homecoming, at both the high school and college level.

ATEMS is NOT the Career Tech High School proposed on the Nov. 3 bond election. ATEMS is funded through a TEA grant called T-STEM. CTHS would be funded with a $25 million bond issue.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Help is needed for the annual Holiday Basket Project coordinated by 2-1-1 Texas A Call for Help.

James Lentz, right, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., chats with Paul Atkinson, left, before a Distinguished Speaker Series luncheon at Abilene Christian University.

Abilene has been selected to host one in a series of community events in West Texas on women's health presented by the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Nik Tritch, the Abilene Christian University student who was shocked in an Oct. 8 accident, was released from the hospital Tuesday and will resume classes soon.

Bill Goodling, a former Pennsylvania congressman, speaks to a group of Abilene Christian University students Monday night.

The Abilene Christian University student who was accidentally shocked during a pledging activity on the campus baseball field Thursday night is in critical condition, according to Hendrick Medical Center Monday afternoon.

Wired Campus reports today: "A Year Later, a Texas University Says Giving Students iPhones Is an Academic Success." Several aspects are discussed one year after Abilene Christian University handed out iPhones to its entire first-year class.

As a kid, Daniel Tomkins and his sister would send coded messages to one another.

DENTON , Texas -- For the 14th year in a row, the University of North Texas has been named to the list of America's 100 Best College Buys , compiled annually by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc.

An Abilene Christian University student remained hospitalized Friday after he was shocked and left unconscious in a "freak accident" during a social club pledge activity after 11 p.m. Thursday at rain-doused Crutcher Scott Baseball Field.

Wayne and Deborah Dannheim of Roscoe, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Kate, to Daniel Hockaday Pamplin, son of David and Suzanne Pamplin of Manassas, VA.