This semester, the university reached its ninth consecutive year of record enrollment with 7,877 students. This marks an 8% increase from last year and a 48% increase over the last decade. The exact breakdown of enrollment is: Undergraduate students: 5,522 Graduate students: 2,355 Abilene campus: 3,631 Online ... [Read More…]
Police Log: Multiple vehicles egged at UP
9/16/2026 1800 hrs. Criminal Mischief, University Park Apartments Several vehicles were egged while parked in the UP Apartments parking lot. An investigation is ongoing to identify the suspects. 9/21/2026 0900 hrs. Theft, Hunter Welcome Center Lot ACU PD took a report for a stolen catalytic converter from a large box truck parked in the ... [Read More…]
Police Log: ACU PD flock camera stolen
9/9/2026 1620 hrs. Harassment, Main Campus ACU PD spoke with a student about an ongoing harassment from a known suspect. A report was filed with the originating agency and ACU PD is assisting as needed. 9/10/2026 0900 hrs. Theft, Adjunct Area ACU PD took a report for a stolen electric bike from a student who lives off campus nearby. The ... [Read More…]
Police Log: Hit-and-run collision under investigation
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…]
Gallery: Cross country claims first and second place in annual Naimadu Classic
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…]
Police log: Multiple students found under the influence of alcohol
8/26/2026 1740 hrs. Medical, Practice Fields ACUPD responded to a heat-related injury at the practice fields. An athlete was treated for a heat-related injury. 8/27/2026 2300 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Morris Hall ... [Read More…]
‘The embodiment of joy’: honoring the life of David Grossman
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…]
Schubert: university endowment tops $1 billion
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…]
‘True, meaningful, different’: ACU launches rebranding campaign
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…]
Open letter resisting ‘Christian nationalism’ signed by over 1,000
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…]
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