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Gallery: Football makes history against McNeese

September 22, 2019 by Megan Holley and Claire Shipley

For the first time in program history, the Wildcats defeated McNeese 17-10 in a thrilling game on Saturday evening. The team now stands 1-1 in conference play. ... [Read More…]

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Week in review gallery: 113th annual Summit brings speakers to campus

September 21, 2019 by Riley Fisher, David Mitchell, Claire Shipley and Megan Holley

The 113th annual Summit brought various speakers to campus between Sunday night and Wednesday morning. Many alumni and students spent time listening in classes along assorted Pathways on each day. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Hispano Unidos’ Entra a la Plaza continues tradition

September 20, 2019 by Claire Shipley

Hispanos Unidos hosted its annual Entra a la Plaza dinner and dance on Friday at the Hunter Welcome Center. Attendants tried different foods and watched traditional dances. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Opening Chapel begins 114th year of regular classes

August 27, 2019 by Riley Fisher and Claire Shipley

The 114th session of regular classes began with Opening Chapel in Moody Coliseum on Monday morning. Students, faculty, staff and visitors sang together and listened to various speakers after the processional and the Parade of Flags. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcat Week volunteers encourage community with block party

August 21, 2019 by David Mitchell and Claire Shipley

The annual Wildcat Week block party brought local food trucks and representatives from many college ministries to students in downtown Abilene on Wednesday night. After dinner, the Paramount held a screening of "The Upside." ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Incoming Wildcats continue tradition of candlelight devotional

August 20, 2019 by Claire Shipley

The class of ‘23 participated in the longstanding tradition of the candlelight devotional on Tuesday night in the Beauchamp Amphitheater. Parents, alumni and friends blessed the students as they walked from Moody Coliseum to the amphitheater. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ACU welcomes new students to campus on move-in day

August 20, 2019 by Riley Fisher, Claire Shipley and David Mitchell

Incoming freshmen and transfer students moved into their residence halls on campus on Tuesday with the assistance of the Wildcat Week move-in crew, resident advisors and family members. ... [Read More…]

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22 Apr

NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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