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Patterson signs three-season extension with eyes set on national championship

After leading the Wildcats to back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, Head Football Coach Keith Patterson has agreed to a contract extension, good through the 2029 […]

Women’s basketball hosts inaugural Christmas Classic, battles Montana, Buffalo as WAC play nears

With just three games to go before the beginning of Western Athletic Conference play, the women’s basketball team will play back-to-back days as it hosts […]

Star defensive back Tyson Williams ‘bets on himself,’ enters transfer portal

After three seasons in the purple and white, star defensive back Tyson Williams will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. “I […]

Golf to host ‘fantasy land’ Intercollegiate tournament in Fall 2026

In the fall of 2026, the golf teams will host the inaugural ACU Intercollegiate at Halbert National Golf Course in Granbury.  ACU Athletics, HNS Sports […]

Wildcats fall 41-34 to SFA in round two of FCS Playoffs

The Wildcats’ season came to a close on Saturday with a 41-34 loss to Stephen F. Austin State University in the second round of the […]

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ACU Debate team finds strength in rebuilding year

December 5, 2025 By Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The ACU Debate team wrapped up the fall semester and is preparing for a busy spring. The program is in a rebuilding year, with roughly 60% of the team made up of freshmen and sophomores after 19 seniors and judges graduated over the past two ... [Read More…]

Finance students compete in first internal case competition

November 21, 2025 By Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The Dukes School of Finance had its first internal case competition to give students real-world experience and build a stronger case competition culture. The event will become an annual tradition and give students chances to compete in national ... [Read More…]

ICA to lead annual Golden Gala cultural event

November 21, 2025 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

The Indian Culture Association will have its annual Golden Gala starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, inviting students, faculty, staff and the broader Abilene community to experience Indian culture. The event will feature cultural performances, ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball starts WAC play 1-1, hosts TSU in first home game of 2026

January 8, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With a 1-1 conference record after the team’s first road trip of 2026, the women’s basketball team will host Tarleton State University and the University of Texas-Arlington in Moody Coliseum this week. The 1-1 split comes after a dominant 81-51 victory over Utah Tech University on New Year’s Day. Meredith Mayes, junior center from Bixby, […]

Men’s basketball to begin conference play with two home games

December 30, 2025 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The Wildcats will enter Western Athletic Conference play on Thursday against Utah Tech with an 8-5 record after winning 75-68 in their game against Texas Southern University on Dec. 22. The win came after the team dropped its last two games against Big 12 opponents No. 1 Arizona and No. 10 BYU. Despite losing by […]

Wildcats allow just 96 points, win both games of inaugural ACU Christmas Classic

December 20, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The women’s basketball team improved to 8-4 as it swept the field in the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic tournament. A Friday night win over the University of Montana boosted the Wildcats to 7-4 on the back of 24 points and nine rebounds from Meredith Mayes, junior center from Bixby, Oklahoma. Mayes continued to showcase her […]

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Church of Christ members navigate Christmas without a biblical blueprint

December 5, 2025 By Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

In the New Testament, Christians are not seen celebrating Christmas. There is the birth of Jesus, but his birth is not marked as a day of celebration for Christians in the Bible.  The Church of ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Student attendance makes a difference at games

December 4, 2025 By Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

Normalize counseling on campus

December 4, 2025 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

Give me back my em dash

December 3, 2025 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

My journey to understanding, overcoming anxiety

December 3, 2025 By Baylie Simon Leave a Comment

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s and married, North has cultivated a fulfilling life despite facing adversity from the perceived limitations of his chronic disease. North is an ACU graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family services.To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #feature acuoptimist.com/2025/11/grad-student-with-cystic-fibrosis-wins-scholarship-strives-to-make-an-imp...📝: Callie Leverett ... See MoreSee Less

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The Indian Culture Association hosted their annual Golden Gala last Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty, and members of ICA gathered together to celebrate the beauty of Indian Culture. To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #photography acuoptimist.com/2025/11/gallery-ica-hosts-the-annual-golden-gala/📸: Callie Brimberry ... See MoreSee Less

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