* Universities add iPhones, iPods to students item list Aug 25, 2008
We think this is the way the future is going to work, said Kyle Dickson, co-director of research and the mobile learning initiative at Abilene Christian University in Texas, which has bought more than 600 iPhones and 300 iPods for students entering this fall. Although plenty of students take their laptops to class, they dont take them everywhere and would prefer something lighter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
IPhone and iPod: Learning tool or distraction? Aug 21, 2008
"We think this is the way the future is going to work," said Kyle Dixon, codirector of research and the mobile learning initiative at Abilene Christian University in Texas, which has purchased more than 600 iPhones and 300 iPods for entering students this autumn. The university settled on the idea of giving out the devices after surveying students and finding that they did not like hauling around laptops, but that most always carried a cellular phone, Dixon said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Accounting Degrees Jun 30, 2008
The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Free Career Interest Test. (LinuxPlanet)
Softball: OHS makes history with state berth May 27, 2008
Odessa High is headed to the Class 5A state softball tournament after defeating Weatherford in the deciding third game of the Region I-5A final series on Saturday at Wells Field at Abilene Christian University. "It didn't even hit me that the game was over for a few seconds," said Walters, who scooped up the grounder, stepped on second for one out and threw to first to complete the game- and series-ending double play. (Odessa American, TX)
Softball: OHS gets Coppell in I-5A semifinals May 11, 2008
The Odessa High softball team will face Coppell High at 6 p.m. Friday at Wells Field at Abilene Christian University in Game 1 of a best-of-3 Region I-5A semifinal series. The second game will be played at noon Saturday, and the third game will follow 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 2 if necessary. (Odessa American, TX)
5A softball: Lady Bronchos advance to Region I-5A semifinals May 10, 2008
ABILENE Because of the success that Odessa High freshman Mia Hignojos has had at Wells Field, the Abilene Christian University softball coaches might want to start recruiting her now ... Class 5A Regional quarterfinals(Best-of-3 Series)Odessa High vs. Burleson(All games at Wells Field, Abilene Christian University). (Odessa American, TX)
Live from Abilene: OHS vs. Burleson, Game 2 May 10, 2008
Coaches are exchanging lineups for Game 2 of the Class 5A Regional Quarterfinal at Wells Field at Abilene Christian University. OHS, which won Game 1, 6-1, will be the visitor in this contest. (Odessa American, TX)
Track and Field: Aguilar overcomes ailment to compete May 8, 2008
After he arrived at the Abilene Christian University track, he went out and won the pole vault by clearing 14 feet. "I can't say I was too happy with the height," Aguilar said, "but I am happy it got me to state. I still have a lot of room for improvement.". (Odessa American, TX)
Google to ISO: Say no to OOXML Feb 27, 2008
Abilene Christian University will be distributing iPhones or iPod touches to incoming freshmen this fall, and plans to integrate the devices with classes and student services. Whitepapers from Intel. (Ars Technica)
Kimball Earns NCAA Post-Grad Scholarship Feb 27, 2008
Young/ Nathan/ Abilene Christian University. Elsasser/ Kyle/ Nebraska Wesleyan University. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Kenney accepts position as assistant county attorney Feb 16, 2008
Kenney graduated from Abilene Christian University and went on to earn his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He said he feels this job will allow him the opportunities to help people and that is one of his main objectives in life. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Ellis of Ameriprise Financial achieves high score on survey Feb 13, 2008
He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Information Systems and Quantitative Statistics from Abilene Christian University. His professional accomplishments include recognition as a Master Advisor by American Express Financial Services from 1998 to 2006, the President s Recognition Award from 1998 to 2006, the Advanced Advisor Group Platinum Team in 2002 to 2006, the Diamond Ring Club in 2006 and the Chairman s Advisory Council from 2004 to 2007. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Telecom firm is ringing up new business Dec 4, 2007
Last year the company opened a software testing facility in Abilene as part of a partnership with the City of Abilene and Abilene Christian University. It currently employs about 90 people there with plans to expand next year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Engagement: Garcia-Settle 07-08-2007 Jul 8, 2007
Settle is a graduate of Plainview High School and attended Abilene Christian University. He is involved in family cattle and farm operations. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
A coaching success, rain or shine Jun 30, 2007
In addition to coaching summer ball for the Twins, Stover is in his fifth year as assistant coach at Abilene Christian University. Brandon is a good coach, Twins Pitching Coach Bill Shaw said. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
NACDA Elects New Officers and Executive Committee Members Jun 15, 2007
Executive Committee members selected include athletics directors Kevin Anderson of the United States Military Academy as a University Division representative; and Susan Peterson Lubow of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Tim Selgo of Grand Valley State University, Tom Buning of the University of North Dakota, Jared Mosley of Abilene Christian University, Greg Waggoner of Western State College of Colorado and Anita Barker of California State University Chico as College Division... (Nacda.com)
Lee Ann Riley Adds Assistant Coach Jun 7, 2007
Doyle spent her playing career in Abilene, Texas, playing for Abilene Christian University. She was a three-year captain for the Wildcats, where she earned honorable mention all-conference honors and academic all-conference honors. (Sfajacks.com)
Twins hit the mound today Jun 6, 2007
Brandon Stover, NBC World Series coach of the year and Abilene Christian University assistant coach, returns for his third year coaching the Twins. He will be assisted by Derby High School Coach Bill Shaw and Allen County Community College Coach Scott Camien. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
NAADD Selects 2006-07 Awards Recipients May 23, 2007
Award recipients include William Graham of Bucknell University as the University Division Donor of the Year; Rex Klepper of Abilene Christian University as the College Division Donor of the Year; Bobby Purcell of North Carolina State University as the Fund Raiser of the Year; Pat Ogle of Fresno State as the Lifetime Achievement Award winner; and Arthur "Buster" Browning of the University of North Florida as the Volunteer of the Year ... College Division Donor of the Year -- Rex Klepper, Abilene... (Nacda.com)
Softball Playoffs 05-16-2007 May 17, 2007
Flower Mound Marcus (23-6, W6) One game playoff: 6 p.m. Friday, Abilene Christian University ... Monahans (27-10, W2) vs. Burkburnett (32-3-1, W6) Game 1: 8 p.m. Friday, Abilene Christian University; Game 2: 2 p.m. Saturday, Abilene Christian University; Game 3: 30 minutes after game 2, if necessary ... Forsan (T2) vs. Seymour (21-7, W6) Game 1: 7 p.m. Thursday, Abilene Christian University; Game 2: 4 p.m. Saturday, Abilene Christian University; Game 3: 30 minutes after game 2, if necessary. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Girls win District 1-5A,boys settle for second in Clovis May 10, 2007
"Splits: As if there aren't enough Chavezes at the state track meet, namely two coaches and a runner, Hilaree Chavez (RRHS Class of 2005) finished sixth at the Lone Star Conference championship meet when she fired the javelin 114-11. Her Eastern New Mexico University squad is in Abilene, Texas, today for the Abilene Christian University All Comers Meet. One week before the LSC meet, Chavez was 10th in the javelin at the Don Kirby Invite at UNM, a rare outdoor meet.... Former Rams sports medicine... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Jesse Owens Classic Celebrates 22nd Edition with Top Flight Field May 5, 2007
" This year, the Jesse Owens Classic features several headline athletes and events: Men's 100- and 200-meter dash preview (Approx. 10:40 a.m.): The 100m dash displays five entries that carry sub-10.3 times. Former USA Track and Field sprinter Mickey Grimes enters with a seed time of 9.99. He was part of the U.S. 4x100-meter relay team that won gold at the 2001 World Championships. Grimes also lettered as a defensive back at Abilene Christian University. Kyle Farmer, a former SEC champion... (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Once a Ram, always a Ram Mar 22, 2007
Sophomore year, I went to (Abilene Christian University)," she said, lacking a pleasant relationship with her coach."It wasn't until my senior year that we started doing really good. We got some new coaches in," she said. "My sophomore year I basically split time at third; I didn't get a lot of catching time. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
WBU track coach counting points during close call 03-18-2007 Mar 18, 2007
The outdoor track season starts for the Pioneers on March 24 at Abilene Christian University, and Weiser is optimistic about his team s chances at a national championship. This is the best team that we could have, Weiser said. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Best-selling Christian author is 'America's pastor' Mar 15, 2007
It was a collection of articles he had written some years earlier for a newsletter at a Miami church where he was based shortly after graduating from Abilene Christian University. A friend who had read one of the articles had suggested he try and get them published and so, with plenty of spare time between trying to learn Portuguese, he collected all the articles together and sent them to 15 different publishers. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
CBS producer to speak at Floyd County Gala 03-13-2007 Mar 14, 2007
Barrow attended Abilene Christian University where he played football and baseball. He earned a communications degree in 1978. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Antelopes roll on past Tulia 02-28-2007 Mar 1, 2007
The 6-foot-6 Abilene Christian University football signee hit one field goal in the first 16 minutes, but exploded in the second half. Our game plan was to try and create an inside-outside scheme that would allow Reese (Myatt) to be productive, Abernathy coach Wayne Riley said. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Ole Miss to name building for Turner Feb 9, 2007
A native of New Boston, Texas, Turner earned a bachelors degree in psychology from Abilene Christian University, followed by masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. document. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Engagement: Baptist-Wideman 12-03-2006 Dec 13, 2006
Miss Batiste is a 2001 graduate and salutatorian of Abilene Cooper High School and received a bachelor s degree in elementary education in 2005 from Abilene Christian University where she was a member of the GATA Sorority Club ... The couple will be married Feb. 3, 2007, at the Chapel on the Hill on the Abilene Christian University campus. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
ACU ends Southeastern win streak Sep 17, 2006
Abilene Christian University spoiled the festivities at Paul Laird Field with a 51-14 win Saturday night. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak dating back to the fourth game of the 2005 season. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Aloha Airgroup Names Gordon Bethune Chairman of the Board Aug 31, 2006
"We are excited about the future of Aloha and look forward to the opportunities that Gordon will bring to the Company." Bethune holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Abilene Christian University at Dallas and is a 1992 graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. He is a licensed commercial pilot, type-rated on Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft as well as the DC-3. (PR Newswire)
Track coach found guilty in scheme to pay student-athletes Jul 15, 2006
But he was acquitted of three counts of mail fraud involving transcripts sent to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, for three student-athletes. Brauman looked down while the verdict was read and shook his head after jurors left the courtroom. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Basketball tickets will be cheaper for students Jul 14, 2006
The ticketing office is offering a new five-game package, called Mini Packs, that include games against Abilene Christian University, New Mexico State University, Longwood University, San Diego State University and the championship, the Comcast Lobo Invitational. The packages cost $59 for adults and $39 for youths in the mezzanine and $49 for adults and $39 for youths in bench rows 1-10. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Trial begins in Barton County athletics scandal Jul 10, 2006
Three counts involve the mailing of transcripts to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, for student athletes Donald Hooks, Devin Mims and Da'Ray Sims. Welch told jurors the classes for those students were taught by Brauman, even though none of them ever set foot at the Great Bend college. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cups Presented at NACDA Convention Jun 23, 2006
25 points ahead of the runner-up, Abilene Christian University ... Reaching runner-up status for the first time is Abilene Christian University, who recorded 592. (Nacda.com)
Grand Valley State Claims Third Straight NACDA Directors' Cup Jun 23, 2006
25 points ahead of the runner-up, Abilene Christian University (592. 5). (Gvsulakers.com)
Police chief honored for service Jun 23, 2006
Westphal attended Abilene Christian University and is a 1969 graduate of Mesquite High School. He s been with the Mesquite Police Department since 1972 and is the department s ninth police chief. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
JWT Exec Moves to Senior Post at Grey Jun 15, 2006
Lin, who graduated from Abilene Christian University in Texas, has worked on accounts including Ford, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Northwest and General Motors. "Grey is a company with great heritage and the new leadership is hungry and committed to taking the network to a new horizon," Lin said. (AdWeek)
3 Dogs set for Greenbelt 06-09-2006 Jun 10, 2006
Malone will play for Abilene Christian University next season, where he and fellow Bulldog Rance Loafman will join PHS grads Taber Minner and Nathan Young. Cooper (6-1, 185) and Long (6-1, 280) both competed in the 2nd Annual West Texas Football Classic at Lowrey Field in Lubbock on Saturday. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Old Roosevelt: Hail and Farewell! May 21, 2006
4 seconds and did it two more times when he attended Abilene Christian University. He also ran on ACU s relay teams that set world records in the 440-yard and 880-yard relays and was the anchor on the gold-medal winning 400-yard relay team for the United States at the Pan American Games in 1959. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Moms with stars May 14, 2006
Mike is the Abilene Christian University golf coach and Chad has pursued a career in professional golf since graduating from The University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1996. He has earned millions of dollars since qualifying to play the PGA Tour. (Odessa American, TX)
House nominates Nelson for medal May 12, 2006
INSIDE NBCSPORTS.COM. Associated Press SportsUpdated: 7:46 p.m. ET May 10, 2006. (MSNBC -- Sports)
House nominates Nelson for Congressional Gold Medal May 11, 2006
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Texas Athlete Escapes Burundi Genocide May 9, 2006
Somehow, though, Tuhabonye survived and ended up in America to study on a track scholarship at Abilene Christian University. Two years later the skinny little teenager from Burundi was on his way to being a world-class track star. (CBS 11, TX)
Crane junior hurdles injuries to reach 2A state May 7, 2006
His older brother, Cory, a senior pole vaulter for Abilene Christian University, finished fourth at the national meet two years ago. Also, sister-in-law Angie Aguilar won the NCAA Divison II indoor crown for Abilene Christian in the women s pole vault two months ago. (Odessa American, TX)
3 EAST TEXANS GO IN DRAFT May 1, 2006
On the first day of the draft, Corsicana's Danieal Manning, a defensive back at Abilene Christian University, was taken in the second round by the Chicago Bears. Also, Hallsville's Clint Ingram, a linebacker at Oklahoma, was taken in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
Military Wives, Rotary Women step into spring Apr 28, 2006
This year's theme will be "Tea in May - a Texas Tradition. Before Betsy hardly had time to say hello to President Angie Weinman, in walked Joan Burt, Judy Raiford, Belva Dewey, Joy Smitherman and Pat Biddle. Some of the others in on the preparations included Sonya Clements, Claudia Heath, Charlene Miller, Mary Eunice Tuberville, Alice Marinos and Mary Ann Baxter with all enjoying tasting the scrumptious savories planned for the spring tea, which will feature a palate of past featured artists,... (The Citizen - online, TX)
Mavs limiting fans' body paint Apr 27, 2006
"We've got a question: Why are people sitting down?" asked Davis, a 19-year-old Abilene Christian University student, hoping to reason his way out of the moratorium. "We won't be sitting down the whole game.". (KHOU.com, TX)
Weather Cancels Buffs Baseball Apr 26, 2006
Buffs baseball will wrap up its season this weekend with a four game series against Abilene Christian University beginning on Friday, April 28 in Abilene, Texas and wrapping up on Saturday, April 29. This weekend's series has serious implications for the Buffs who look to make the Lone Star Conference tournament for the first time since the re-institution of the team in 1994. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Buffs Sweep Tarleton back to Stephenville Apr 23, 2006
WTAMU finishes the regular season with a four game series against LSC South division leaders, Abilene Christian University at Abilene, Texas next weekend, April 28-29. -WT. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Ross Goes with the Right Fit Apr 20, 2006
The Dallas Kimball High School alumnus signed a letter-of-intent last week to attend Abilene Christian University. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Burst countersues Apple over patents Apr 18, 2006
Abilene Christian University is planning to use , and is including the device in its materials cost for two programs. Re:Vision releases Re:Map plug-ins RE:Vision Effects today released , a kit of mapping and distortion tools, and announced that it will demo the tools at NAB (booth #SL5138) alongside the company's other products. (MacNN)
