ACU hosted one of three WAC Pod tournaments in the Teague Center Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats fell short to the Dixie State Bisons 2-3 and California Baptist Lancers 2-3. The California Baptist Lancers won against the Tarleton State Texans with a final score of 3-1. In the last face-off of the tournament, the Tarleton State Texans won against ... [Read More…]
New theatre department member comes from only a mile away
After 11 years of teaching at another university, Dr. Christopher Hollingsworth has been hired as the director of musical theatre. The position of the director of musical theatre consists of leading the cast, pit, choir and any other musical group involved in a production. After searching nationwide, the ACU theatre department landed right ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students join Greek Life throughout final fall New Member Orientation
Five sororities and six fraternities accepted new members Wednesday after a two-week orientation period. Beginning in January, the Office of Student Life will allow first-year students to join Greek Life organizations and new member orientation will permanently move to the spring. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Backroads closes Homecoming with outdoor concert
After a day full of Homecoming activities, students, alumni and community members wrapped up their time on campus with a Backroads concert at Siggie Pavilion. Backroads is led by alumnus Stephen Bailey. The band covered many famous rock songs, including as "Hotel California," "Brown-eyed Girl" and "Neon Moon." The Office of Alumni Relations ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Traditional Homecoming candlelight devotional moves to Hardin steps
Students, families, alumni and staff gathered on the steps of the Hardin Administration Building to commemorate the start of Homecoming weekend with a traditional candlelight devotional. Attendees spent time in song together and prayed over the activities on campus. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Swing Cats revives annual Fall Stomp
Swing Cats brought back its annual Fall Stomp, hosted each year for the Abilene community to enjoy, featuring Abilene Christian and Hardin Simmons jazz bands. The night started off with a dance class followed by lively swing dancing at the T&P Depot. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Fraternities and sororities begin new member orientation with Bid Night
Prospective members joining fraternities and sororities gathered Friday night across campus to learn and honor the traditions of their organizations during Bid Night. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students and faculty gather for prayer night around campus
The Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service hosted an interactive prayer night in various locations across campus Thursday night as part of its Missions Week. Students, faculty and members of the community gathered to pray for the world, students, families and friends. Each booth displayed a different area that attendees could pray for and ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students compete to win game night during Missions Week
The Halbert Center for Missions and Global Service ended the second day of Missions Week with an outdoor game night. Students competed in teams to win several games, including an obstacle course, lasso toss and a balloon baby relay. Teams placing first, second and third received gift baskets with goodies from retailers across Abilene and ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Volleyball hosts Wildcat Classic in Teague Center
ACU hosted the Wildcat Classic Friday and Saturday, falling to the University of New Mexico 0-3 on Friday and to Green Bay 0-3 on Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Texas Southern University 3-0 on Saturday, leaving them standing 3-3 in conference play as they prepare to play in the North Texas Tournament beginning on Friday. ... [Read More…]