After a national search that attracted over thirty applicants, Mike Willoughby was selected to start as the new dean of the College of Business Administration (COBA) on Jan. 2, 2025. “I was a late participant in the process after it became ... [Read More…]
News
U.S. Education agency grants Psychology $3.6 million
The Department of Psychology received a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. ACU is the only Texas university to receive the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant and one of 30 in the country. The grant will ... [Read More…]
Announcement error leads to switch in Homecoming parade winners
Homecoming parade winners and runner-ups were switched to correct a communication error that led to incorrect rankings being announced in the third quarter of the Homecoming game on Saturday. Students received an email on Sunday from April Young, ... [Read More…]
Sports
Wildcats defeat Southern Utah Thunderbirds in final home game
In the final home game of the season, ACU defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 28-25. The Wildcats had a dominant offensive performance putting up 445 total yards on offense. Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, finished the game with 22 completions for 306 yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth game of the […]
‘Abilene chose me’: New track head coach takes on first year with team
A historically rich track and field program is moving forward with an eye to the past. This summer, ACU hired Miles Smith as the 22nd head coach of the program. “I didn’t choose ACU,” Smith said. “Abilene chose me.” Coming from Purdue University, where he was an assistant sprint coach, Smith’s teams were filled with […]
Wildcat basketball prepares for new season
A program defined by its toughness, grittiness and defense has yet to go to the NCAA March Madness Tournament since 2021. Head Coach Brette Tanner, however, has set the bar high for what he believes could be an exciting season in the big country. “ACU basketball is back,” Tanner said. “It has been probably a […]
Features
Typical week of small-group Chapels show wide variety
In early October, student reporters from the Media Writing course spread out over the ACU campus to listen and experience the full spectrum of Small Group Chapels, most of which meet at 11 a.m. on ... [Read More…]