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 in the conference, the WAC is set ... [Read More…]
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. Aaron Robison, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, led the Faculty Senate sub-committee that selected this year's recipients. “This goes beyond being a ... [Read More…]
Volleyball finishes spring season, looks to the future
The Wildcats have been hard at work since January, preparing for the first season in the UAC. The team’s roster features six returning seniors among 12 total returning players. Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup said that this spring season has been all about individual growth, both on and off the court. “We have more time to do Chapel ... [Read More…]
Women’s tennis begins WAC Tournament play
The Wildcats are preparing to face off in the semi-final of the WAC Championship on Friday afternoon. The WAC Women’s Tennis Tournament features a four-team bracket. The Wildcats will play alongside Tarleton State, UT Arlington, and Utah Tech. The tournament is single elimination, with the championship match scheduled for Saturday ... [Read More…]
Alumna to give talk in OIEB speaking series
The Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging will put on its second alumni event of the semester. This year, they kicked off the first Annual Alumni Speaking Series, bringing alumni from different career paths back to Abilene to speak with students. Thurmond Metters, director of Multicultural Student Engagement, said the idea for this ... [Read More…]
Spring matches fuel Wildcats’ UAC preparations
The Wildcats are preparing for their first season in the UAC, with the fall season still months away. As a way to let teams train between seasons, the NCAA allows teams to play games on five days during the spring semester. The Wildcats have two doubleheader days scheduled, allowing them to play a total of seven games. Head Coach Stephen ... [Read More…]
NEXT Lab funding drives university’s research strategy
Darren Pratt, junior biochemistry major from Childress, walks through the doors of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory. Swiping his ID against the scanner, he goes into the lab to work on a project he’s been on for the past year and a half. Pratt is one of many students at ACU who are getting the opportunity to work on real-world ... [Read More…]
Wildcats push through heat at outdoor season opener
During what was the hottest weekend of the year thus far, the Wildcats competed at home in the Wes Kittley Invitational. The start of the outdoor season was marked by temperatures reaching well into the 90s at Elmer Gray Stadium. Nathan Ott, assistant coach and throwing specialist, said he felt like the team handled the conditions well. "There's ... [Read More…]
Outdoor track and field season to open at home
After a record-setting end to the indoor season, the track & field team is making its mark as the outdoor season kicks off. The change in season means a lot of competition changes – more than just competing out in the sun. To begin, the track will change from a 200-meter banked track to a 400-meter track. Also, some events shift in the ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Central charters bus to Houston for spring break
As students make travel plans to return home for spring break this weekend, the university is offering one other option to help students get there. Wildcat Central will provide a bus to take students to Houston on March 7. No airline currently offers direct flights to Houston from Abilene Regional Airport. Students must either drive 5.5 hours or ... [Read More…]