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Graduating seniors earn University Scholars honors

Fifty seniors were recognized as University Scholars on Thursday, ahead of graduation. The university recognizes students every year for their hard work and scholarship.  Dr. […]

University to offer its first Ph.D. program through degree in nuclear science, engineering

Women’s tennis makes historic finish in WAC tournament

History was made for the women’s tennis team this season as the Wildcats advanced further than ever in the WAC tournament, finishing as the runner-up […]

Softball loses eighth straight, moves on to must-win series vs Utah Tech

Softball lost its eighth consecutive game after being swept in a conference series for the second time this season against the California Baptist Lancers on […]

Intramurals build community beyond the classroom

As May rolled in and finals week crept closer, students hurried to finish the last set of assignments and prepare for exams, but even amid the whirl of academics, many […]

News

Spiritual Life Office Launches Boone Wednesday Chapels

August 28, 2026 By Elizabeth Peralta Leave a Comment

Every Monday and Friday at 11 a.m., ACU students gather in Moody Coliseum for big Chapel. These Chapels involve corporate worship during both days and listening to a speaker on Mondays. For more interactive settings, students rely on small group ... [Read More…]

Women’s tennis enters a new era

August 28, 2026 By Nele Huth Leave a Comment

ACU women’s tennis enters the new United Athletic Conference this season with a new team. Only three players remain from last year’s roster: Junior Jessica Board, sophomore Victoria Correa and senior Angela del Campo. The Wildcats added seven ... [Read More…]

New coach, new season for cross country

August 28, 2026 By Carter Calvin Leave a Comment

With a new head coach and a renewed focus on trust and hard work, ACU cross country is preparing to begin its season next weekend with expectations of continued growth throughout the year.  Head coach Wayne Angel comes to ACU after seven seasons ... [Read More…]

Sports

Wildcats earn historic preseason ranking, top spot in UAC poll

August 23, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

After two consecutive United Athletic Conference championships, the Wildcat football team earned its highest preseason ranking in Div. 1 history, added 53 new players, led the UAC preseason coaches’ poll and led the conference in All-UAC selections with eight. ACU enters the season ranked No. 15 in the FCS Stats Perform Poll and No. 14 […]

Wildcats gear up for conference realignment

May 7, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

At the end of the 2025-26 athletic season, a major restructure of the Western Athletic Conference is set to take place. Since its creation in 1962, the WAC has been the home of over 40 collegiate programs, including Hawaii, Arizona and the United States Air Force Academy. But after only five seasons of ACU being […]

University, men’s golf coach part ways after 12 seasons

May 7, 2026 By Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Athletics has decided to go in a different direction in men’s golf, making a leadership change as Tom Shaw is out after 12 years leading the Wildcats. The university announced the change Monday and said in a statement from Vice President for Athletics Zack Lassiter that Shaw had a huge impact on the ACU program: […]

Features

Meet the 2026-27 SGA executive team

August 27, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

With a new academic year ahead, the Student Government Association has selected its 2026–27 executive team. Made up of returning leaders and new faces, each member brings different experiences, goals ... [Read More…]

Opinion

One Thing Needful

August 28, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Letter from the editor: Learning to lead

May 7, 2026 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

Online classes are not as effective as they seem

April 16, 2026 By Fermin Moreno

Athletes today face pressure from every angle

April 15, 2026 By Nele Huth

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