9/2/2026 1550 hrs. Hit-and-Run Collision, Business Lot                                                                                       ACU PD responded to reports of a hit and run in the Business Lot. The investigation is ongoing. 9/8/2026 2300 hrs. Private Property Collision, WPAC Lot                                                         ... [Read More…]

The ACU cross country team began their season on Friday night at the Naimadu Classic in Abilene. The women’s team came in first for the 4K race securing the top four spots with sophomore Saylor Stevenson coming in first. The men’s team came in second for the 6K behind Western Texas College. The Wildcats will continue their season on Friday in Fort ... [Read More…]

David Grossman, 21, of Austin, passed away on May 28, 2026, due to an unexpected medical emergency. Grossman was a senior Bible and Ministry major with an AmeriCorps summer internship at the Abilene Food Pantry. Grossman’s friends and family described him as servant-hearted, kind, funny, empathetic and faithful; they all said he was willing to ... [Read More…]

President Phil Schubert said in the faculty and staff meeting on Wednesday that the university’s endowment passed $1 billion this summer, marking a milestone in the endowment’s growth. The endowment distributes 4.5% each year to the university for use in operations and scholarships. Donations accumulated over the years make up the endowment, which ... [Read More…]

On Wednesday, Marketing launched a new brand for ACU, focused on expressing what is “true, meaningful and different” about the university. Marketing began research for the brand in 2024 by interviewing over 500 individuals and focus groups of students, faculty, staff and community members to hear their thoughts on what ACU is. Sharon Ayala the ... [Read More…]

Nearly three dozen faculty and staff members, as well as others associated with the university and former and current members of the university’s Board of Trustees, have signed an open letter resisting the rise of “Christian nationalism” and “Christian dominionism.” The open letter, by a group called The Salt & Light Resistance, was started ... [Read More…]

The Class of 2026 gathered Sunday for two final traditions before graduating: Senior Sendoff and Candlelight Devotional. At these events, the graduating seniors heard from speakers, worshipped, and were given awards nominated by faculty and students. Student Government Association awarded the Mr. ACU and Miss ACU awards to James Bradshaw, ... [Read More…]