The university community gathered in Moody Coliseum on Monday morning to mark the beginning of ACU’s 120th academic year with the traditional Opening Assembly. This year’s ceremony featured more than 100 flags representing the home countries, states and territories of students and faculty, including representation from the Navajo Nation for the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Class of 2029 gathers for worship and blessing at Candlelight Devo
The class of 2029 gathered at Beauchamp Amphitheater lat night to begin Wildcat Week. Surrounded by returning students, families, faculty, staff and alumni, new students lit candles, worshiped and received blessings as they marked the beginning of their journey at ACU. This year’s Candlelight Devo featured a message from Catherine Baumgardner, ... [Read More…]
Gallery: New Wildcats enjoy morning of fun during Mentor Group Olympics
Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday, inviting new students to compete in a variety of fast-paced and lighthearted challenges. Events included 9 Square, flag tag, water volleyball, ACU trivia, dodgeball, basketball, the potato sack race and more. This year’s victors, Mentor Group 12, clinched the prestigious title of ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Volleyball goes 10-0 at spring tournament in Moody Coliseum
Women’s volleyball hosted North Texas on Saturday as part of a spring tournament at Moody Coliseum that also included matches against Ranger College and Vernon College. The tournament was part of the team’s offseason schedule, giving players additional competition ahead of the fall season. The team finished the tournament with a perfect 10-0 record ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Softball takes one win in three-game series against Utah Tech
The softball team hosted Utah Tech for a three-game Western Athletic Conference series at Poly Wells Field on March 28–29. The Wildcats dropped both games of Friday’s doubleheader, 5–1 and 8–4. On Saturday, ACU earned a 9–8 win. Catrin Hoffman recorded the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning, bringing in Miranda Lista. The Wildcats ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Nu Kappa Psi hosts probate to induct new members
Nu Kappa Psi held its annual probate ceremony on Friday for new members, marking an important step in their journey with the organization. The event included a series of activities designed to emphasize the club’s values of leadership, service and community. New members participated in various challenges and received support from active members, ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Asian Students Organization celebrates Lunar New Year
The Asian Student Organization hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday at the Hunter Welcome Center. The event featured food, activities and a performance by the Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team. Students and community members gathered to take part in the festivities and recognize the cultural significance of the holiday. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Softball struggles on the road against California Baptist
The women’s softball team faced off against the California Baptist University Lancers this weekend at Poly Wells Field. The Wildcats ended up with a final score of 1-3 and 5-7 on Friday and 1-10 on Saturday. The team is set to compete against Grand Canyon University this weekend for their last series before the WAC Tournament. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Wildcats air new film projects at Filmfest
The Learning Studio hosted its 20th annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films in different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU's film students. The awards for the 2024 FilmFest are as follows: Best Picture – Brock Best Animated Film – Mug Best Documentary – Generations of Healing People’s ... [Read More…]
Gallery: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Tours ACU’s Pioneering NEXT Lab
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited ACU on Tuesday and toured the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab, guided by University President Dr. Phil Schubert and Natural Resources Founder & CEO Doug Robison. The visit, which includes interaction with student researchers and a demonstration, underscores the NEXT Lab’s significant ... [Read More…]