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Abilene Universities Show Enrollment Increases; ACU, McM set records

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By Loretta Fulton Abilene’s three universities recorded fall enrollment increases over previous years, with McMurry and Abilene Christian universities setting consecutive records. For the first time in several years, Hardin-Simmons University showed an increase, with 1,665 students. That number reflects an 8.5 percent increase in first-time freshman, the university reported.  “This growth, along with steady retention rates, has contributed to

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Registration Opens for ACU Summit

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Registration opened Monday, Aug. 5, for Summit, Abilene Christian University’s annual gathering that focuses on small group discussion, guest speakers, worship, and fellowship. Summit dates are Oct. 16-18. Theme is Woven Together: The Power of Biblical Narratives, which came as a result of brainstorming by Summit leaders, including Jennifer Schroeder, director. Click here for registration link. “As this group pored

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Singing School Returns to ACU

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TEXAS NORMAL SINGING SCHOOLWhen: July 21-26Where: Abilene Christian University Biblical Studies BuildingRegistration deadline: July 7. Click here to registerMore Information: http://www.singingschool.org WORSHIP LEADER CONFERENCEWhen: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 20Where: Abilene Christian University, Room 114 Biblical Studies BuildingLeader: Randy GillRegistration: Click here to registerMore Information: http://www.singingschool.org/programs/worship-leader-conference  By Loretta FultonDeadline to register for the upcoming Texas Normal Singing School and Worship Leader

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Racial Healing Tour Documentary Available Online

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A documentary of last summer’s Racial Healing of America Revival and Bus Tour is now available online. The documentary was made by Alisha Janette Taylor and TaylorMadeStudios and contains images and a narrative for the tour. Here’s the link for the documentary: https://taylormadestudios.vhx.tv/products Alisha Taylor Alisha Taylor is the daughter of Dr. Jerry Taylor, Associate Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry

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Grace Exhibit Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day

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The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St., is recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 with an exhibit that will run through Jan. 31. This history exhibition was curated by Dr. Amanda Biles with Catherine Shewmaker, Kennady Moore, and Kyle Conway through the Introduction to Public History: Interpreting American Pasts course at Abilene Christian University. Click here to read more about the display.

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Registration Ending for ACU Summit

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Registration ends Tuesday, Sept. 26, for the 117th Summit at Abilene Christian University’s. The fall Summit will be held Oct. 11-13, with the theme of “Holy Discomfort: Our Journey Toward God.” Currently, people can either register for all of Summit or only the Anchor Point Dinner and plenary session. Summit, sponsored by the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry, offers Christian

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ACU, McMurry Boast Record Enrollments

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By LORETTA FULTON Abilene Christian and McMurry universities enrolled record numbers of students for the fall semester, the sixth record fall enrollment in a row for ACU, while Hardin-Simmons University hasn’t released its fall numbers to the public. A year ago, HSU recorded its third consecutive enrollment decrease, as ACU and McMurry recorded gains in enrollment. In fall 2022, Hardin-Simmons

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Meet Ricky Harrison

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By LORETTA FULTON Nine years ago, Ricky Harrison was a student at McMurry University pursing a bachelor’s degree in religion. Today, he has that degree, plus a master’s from Duke Divinity School. With those diplomas in hand, plus the experiences he has gained, Harrision has returned to McMurry as University Chaplain and Director of Religious & Spiritual Life. He just

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