By Loretta Fulton Most traditional Christian denominations are represented on local university campuses for the fall semester, but only a handful of students come from faith traditions outside of Christianity. Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, McMurry University is United Methodist, and Hardin-Simmons University is Baptist. Only ACU and McMurry responded to a request for denominational
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Click here to read full ACU enrollment news release. Click here to read full McMurry enrollment news release. Click here to read full Hardin-Simmons enrollment news release. By Loretta Fulton McMurry and Abilene Christian universities enrolled record numbers of students for the fall semester, while Hardin-Simmons’ total enrollment dipped slightly but showed improvement in certain areas. McMurry recorded its third consecutive year
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By Loretta Fulton Abilene’s three university campuses are already buzzing with activity in preparation for the beginning of classes on Aug. 25. Among the highlights of the opening of the fall semester are: ACU students are in for two treats this week during Wildcat Week. A candlelight devotional will begin at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Beauchamp Amphitheatre in
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McMurry and Abilene Christian universities are hosting Black History Month programs in upcoming weeks. McMurry will feature its third annual Black History Month Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the Garrison United Methodist Campus Center, Mabee Room A. Individual tickets are $30. Featured speaker will be Dr. Hope Pamplin, current McMurry board member, who will speak on “Authentically
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The public is invited to a panel discussion on the Protestant Reformation on Nov. 14. The discussion begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 14 in ACU’s Chapel on the Hill in the Biblical Studies Building. It is hosted by ACU’s Center for Heritage and Renewal in Spirituality (CHARIS)/ Theme is “the Reformation at 500 years: Necessary Correction of Divisive Mistake: How
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Abilene Christian University announced a new series designed to bring speakers of national significance to Abilene for engaging discussions on global issues. The inaugural Big Country Conversations event is scheduled for Nov. 14 and features Paul Begala and Karl Rove, who will offer their unique perspectives on the election’s outcomes and implications. Begala and Rove, both Texans, will speak from
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The public is invited, either in person or online, to the Carmichael-Walling Lectures at Abilene Christian University Thursday, Nov. 7. The annual lectures are hosted by ACU’s Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts. Dr. Te-Li Lau of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School will give the 2024 lectures on the theme Spiritual Emotions. 4 p.m.–Listening to Pauline Shame7 p.m.–Emotions and
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ACU News ReleaseWendy Kilmer, wendy.kilmer@acu.eduDirector of Strategic Communications Registration is underway for the 118th year of Abilene Christian University’s Summit, Oct. 16-18, with the theme of “Woven Together: The Power of Biblical Narratives.” Summit is a part of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and offers Christian leaders the opportunity to gather with others serving in similar roles for teaching,
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By Loretta Fulton Jennifer Schroeder was named director of Abilene Christian University’s annual Summit in 2022, on the heels of a tumultuous couple of years as the university–and the world–dealt with the after effects of Covid. It was a challenge, but Schroeder was up to the job. She brought to her new position a wealth of experience in children’s ministry
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