Category: Campus News
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ set to host Christian College Library Conference in May
Librarians from Church of Christ affiliated colleges and universities will gather at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ next week for the Christian College Library Conference May 24-27. The event is intended to engage the Churches of Christ in cooperative projects that enhance the services offered by Christian college libraries and to facilitate communication and resource sharing … Continued
Max Lucado offers charge to the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Class of 2023 at May Commencement
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ launched 833 new college graduates into the world in ceremonies May 12, 13 at Moody Coliseum, with an inspirational message by 1977 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumnus and pastor, speaker and bestselling author Max Lucado. ““Do not meditate on the mess. Do not rehearse your fears. You do nothing by setting your eyes on … Continued
Alumni reflect on FilmFest impact as student festival enters 20th year
This spring more than a hundred students submitted films for the 19th FilmFest Gala at the historic Paramount Theatre: FilmFest Flashback. The event featured short films in a variety of genres including western, scifi, thriller, rom-com and documentary with awards given out in 14 categories. Because of a shift in scheduling in 2008 that … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry receives new grant from Welch Foundation
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recently received a $75,000 grant from the Welch Foundation, which has funded the program for over 60 years. Dr. Autumn Sutherlin, department chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry, said this is a new grant program through the Welch Foundation that will further support their equipment needs. … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ NEXT Lab students receive scholarship from the U.S. Department of Energy
Five students who are a part of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ were awarded scholarships from the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Nuclear Leadership Program. Although Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students have been awarded these scholarships in past years, this is the most scholarships Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has received in a single cycle. Samuel Ash, … Continued
ABC News anchor John Quiñones to speak at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ May 6 about opportunity through education
Emmy Award-winning ABC News correspondent John Quiñones will speak at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Saturday, May 6, in Hunter Welcome Center about “Opportunity Through Education.” The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries, and the program will begin at 9:30. The speaking engagement is jointly … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ tabs Herrick as new chief financial officer
Lori Herrick has been promoted to chief financial officer at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. As CFO, Herrick will continue to develop short and long-term financial and operational strategies to support the growth of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. She will lead all financial operations for both the Abilene and Dallas campuses, encompassing accounting, budgeting, compliance, internal audit, risk management, procurement … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Brown Library announces Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Brown Library announced the kickoff of fundraising for the Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing at the annual Friends of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Library dinner Wednesday night. The new center, named in honor of longtime Church of Christ minister Landon Saunders, has a mission to promote conversation and reflection upon the … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ student businesses collaborate for on-campus market
Students in the College of Business Administration have a chance to put their business education into practice by selling their products at the annual Venture Out Market, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 19 in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s campus mall area. The Foundations of Entrepreneurship class will be participating in the market, along with … Continued