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Gallery: Opening Assembly marks the start of the new academic year

August 30, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Opening Assembly returned to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to mark the beginning of the new academic year. The ceremony featured a reading of Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, music by the Big Purple Marching Band, and an address by Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd, a 1983 ACU graduate. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Willie the Wildcat steals the show during The 502s concert

August 23, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

On the second night of Wildcat Week 2024, campus welcomed The 502s for the annual Wildcat Week Concert at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. The band played many of their hit songs and even performed in a circle around the crowd. The highlight of the night was when Willie ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene during Wednesday’s Wildcat Week Free Time

August 21, 2024 by Steven Infante and Daniel Curd

Amidst the whirlwind of Wildcat Week, students found a break as ACU hosted a series of engaging free time events. From a free trip to the Abilene Zoo, to moving around during a Zumba Class, enjoying free coffee, and the simple joy of spending time with playful puppies, this lineup of activities offered diverse ways for students to get to know the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcat Week ushers in class of 2028 during move-in day

August 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

New student move-in day marked the beginning of a new chapter at ACU as the university welcomed its latest cohort of students. As part of Wildcat Week, an immersive orientation program, the incoming class of freshmen embarked on their college journey by settling into their dorms. The university welcomed 896 new freshmen for the fall of 2024. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo

August 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2028 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 40th annual Kirk Goodwin Run honors legacy and supports Dr. Cindy Roper

May 6, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The 40th annual Kirk Goodwin Run commenced this morning, marking a significant milestone for the longstanding tradition. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the event was rescheduled to Monday morning due to weather conditions. The run, benefiting Dr. Cindy Roper, a respected professor of communication who suffered a stroke last year, aims to raise ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Seniors conclude their year with Candlelight Sendoff

May 6, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

This year's spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre last night. This was the first year in two years that the devotional was held outside. ACU community joined students in worship to bless the departing students. Students also viewed from author Max Lucado. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Campus hosts performer Renzema on his Manna Tour

April 19, 2024 by Sarah Thompson and Daniel Curd

ACU welcomed artist Chris Renzema in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday as a part of his “Manna Tour.” Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. Chris Renzema played many of his hit songs and talked with students after the concert.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Sing Song ends with a bang; GSP, KJK and Seniors take overall win

April 9, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

Capturing the essence of harmony and creativity, Sing Song 2024 brought together 13 sororities, fraternities, and mixed voice class acts in a spectacular showcase of talent. Over the course of three shows held at Moody Coliseum, audiences were treated to a diverse array of performances from each act and the hosts and hostesses. As the curtains ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Nu Kappa Psi welcomes new brothers during annual probate

March 29, 2024 by Daniel Curd

Nu Kappa Psi once again ushered in its newest members with their annual probate event on Sunday. The spring orientation class of 2024 took center stage, showcasing their unique talents and embodying the spirit of their fraternity through a meticulously arranged presentation. This year, the event unfolded in a series of performances that spanned ... [Read More…]

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