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Senior to lead Theatre’s annual student-directed show

February 6, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Department of Theatre's annual Student-Directed Show will perform at Seven and One Books on Sunday.  The show this year is This Random World: The Myth of Serendipity. Written by Steven Dietz, the play, according to the department, asks the serious question of how often we travel parallel paths through the world without noticing. The show ... [Read More…]

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Women’s tennis extends win streak after winter weather delays

February 4, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Wildcats, after a ten-day break in play, took both of their matches at home this past weekend, extending their win streak to three. After the match against Tulsa was delayed until March 27, the team used the extended break to rest and prepare for their first matches at home this season. Starting the homestand on Friday, the Wildcats faced ... [Read More…]

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Dr. Jason Morris receives third Fulbright Award, leading the way for higher education scholars

January 30, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College, has been awarded his third Fulbright Award.  Morris, professor of core curriculum, was awarded the Fulbright International Education Administrators Award. As part of this award, he will represent the University on a two-week experience in Taiwan in March to learn about international higher education. ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats serve up success against UT Rio Grande Valley

January 22, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The women's tennis team took its first duel victory of the year with a 6-1 win over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday.  The Wildcats secured their first point of the day in doubles. Victoria Correa, freshman from León, Mexico, and Jess Board, sophomore from Sale, Australia, were the first pair to finish with a 6-1 victory. This was the pair's first ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats get the job done on the road against California Baptist

January 16, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Wildcats pulled out all the stops against California Baptist as they took a 70-58 win over the Western Athletic Conference leaders. Heading into this game, the Lancers were undefeated in WAC play with a 5-0 record, outscoring conference opponents by double digits in all but one of those games. This is the third year in a row that the ... [Read More…]

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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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