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Wildcats finish 12th at Hal Williams, look ahead to loaded spring schedule

The men’s golf team began its spring tournament slate with a 12th-place finish at the Hal Williams Collegiate tournament, hosted by the University of Southern […]

Students celebrate culture through Black History Month events

The Black Student Union is leading a series of educational and celebratory events for Black History Month. These events recognize and honor the history, culture, […]

Hull breaks ACU D1 record, leads with 36 in win over TSU

Women’s basketball completed a regular-season sweep of Tarleton State on Saturday in Stephenville. The three-game sweep comes after the modified 2026 Western Athletic Conference schedule, […]

Sing Song rehearsals begin, ‘excited energy’ fills campus

Sing Song practice began this week, marking the start of rehearsals for one of the most anticipated campus traditions.  Planning begins in the fall, when […]

Gallery: Baseball opens season at home against St. Thomas

Baseball opened the season with four home games against St. Thomas at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark this weekend. The Wildcats won the […]

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Concert Band, Wind Ensemble prepare for packed week of concerts

February 17, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

Now that the marching season has come to a close, students in the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble have begun preparing for a series of concerts to begin the season. The first of these will be Saturday, featuring the Concert Band in Boone Family ... [Read More…]

Students celebrate culture through Black History Month events

February 17, 2026 By Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union is leading a series of educational and celebratory events for Black History Month. These events recognize and honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black students, faculty, and staff. This year’s theme, “Rooted ... [Read More…]

Sing Song rehearsals begin, ‘excited energy’ fills campus

February 17, 2026 By Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

Sing Song practice began this week, marking the start of rehearsals for one of the most anticipated campus traditions.  Planning begins in the fall, when directors develop act themes, finalize music selections and design costumes. By early ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish 12th at Hal Williams, look ahead to loaded spring schedule

February 17, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The men’s golf team began its spring tournament slate with a 12th-place finish at the Hal Williams Collegiate tournament, hosted by the University of Southern Alabama. The tournament, which was played on Feb. 16-17, hosted a variety of schools, including the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Texas State University, the University of Illinois and Louisiana Tech […]

Hull breaks ACU D1 record, leads with 36 in win over TSU

February 17, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball completed a regular-season sweep of Tarleton State on Saturday in Stephenville. The three-game sweep comes after the modified 2026 Western Athletic Conference schedule, which features just seven teams, down from nine or 10 in previous seasons. The third win over Tarleton came on the back of a career high and school Div. I […]

Wildcats snap losing streak at home against UTA

February 13, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The Wildcats snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 63-60 win over the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks on Thursday, led by a 21-point performance from Bradyn Hubbard. With the win, ACU’s season record improved to 11-13 and 3-8 in conference play, reclaiming the sixth-place spot in the Western Athletic Conference over Tarleton State […]

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View from the sidelines: Life during New Member Orientation

February 13, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

New Member Orientation season is once again underway, and even students who are not participating say it is impossible to ignore. From coordinated outfits at Chapel to chants echoing through the ... [Read More…]

Opinion

New Brew = New buzz, Campus needs another coffee option

February 12, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Discerning our vocations

February 10, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Graduating into uncertainty: The job search facing the class of 2026

January 30, 2026 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

A northerner’s perspective: Snow your roll

January 22, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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