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Gallery: Football sees first victory of the season against Northern Colorado

September 1, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

The football team defeated the University of Northern Colorado 31-1 in home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday evening. The game marks the second season for head coach Keith Patterson under ACU. The Wildcats are now 1-0 overall and prepare to face off against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 9 at Panther Stadium. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Football, Football, Northern Colorado, UNC

Gallery: NEXT Lab holds grand opening, Unveiling a state-of-the-art research facility

September 1, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

The Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory, or NEXT Lab, held its grand opening of the Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center on Friday afternoon. This exciting new development is dedicated to meeting the needs of the world in water, energy, and medical isotopes. The NEXT Lab opened its doors as members of the lab answered ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: NEXT Lab, Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory, science, STEM

Gallery: Inagural tailgate sets the stage for gameday excitement

September 1, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Students gather together for the first tailgate of the school year. ACU's Greek Life organizations set up tents at the tailgate lot. The following football game ended with Abilene up 31 to 11 against Northern Colorado. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Football, Football, Tailgating

Gallery: Aaron Watson’s concert echoes at ACU

August 25, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

On the second to last night of Wildcat Week 2023, campus welcomed Aaron Watson ('00) and Jenna Paulette for the Back to School Bash at Moody Coliseum on Friday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. Aaron Watson played many of his hit songs and stayed afterward for a meet and greet with students. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: Aaron Watson, concert, Wildcat Week, wildcat week concert

Gallery: ACU Fest Brings the Abilene Community to incoming students

August 25, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

SGA held its annual ACU Fest at the Campus Mall on Thursday, bringing the community of Abilene to our newest students. The event brought together student organizations, local churches, the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), the International Students Association (ISA), and various multicultural groups, offering attendees the chance to learn ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Clubs, ACU Fest, Club, Club Fair

Gallery: New students navigate the thrills and traditions with Game Day 101

August 23, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Freshmen class of 2027 at their first tailgate and Game Day 101. The newest Wildcats learn the ACU fight song and meet various sports teams. This was the first class to start the tradition of firing confetti canons right at kickoff.   ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: game day, gameday 101, Tailgating

Gallery: Baseball defeats Utah Tech for a tied series

May 8, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

The ACU Baseball team defeated Utah Tech 8-6 on Saturday afternoon at Crutcher Scott Field. Ultimately, ACU's early lead of 5-0 by the fifth inning set the precedence for the rest of the game and ended with the Wildcats tying the series. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Sports

Gallery: Baseball defeats Baylor in a close game

May 4, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

The Wildcats went head-to-head against Baylor in a close game. Up until the fourth inning, ACU had a substantial lead of 8-5. During the eighth inning however, ACU's lead over Baylor grew slim for a score of 9-8 but remained in the lead to take the victory after the ninth. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Gallery: ASO holds Kimbap making class

April 20, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Among the multiple events that ACU's Asian Student Organization has held just in this semester, this kimbap making class was one of the most interactive and delicious by far. Students were instructed by ASO's Kaitlyn McIntyre in creating this beloved Korean staple. This event created a space for people of all cultures and palettes to take part in ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball defeats Southern Utah Thunderbirds in a landslide victory

March 27, 2023 by Hannah Park and Sarah Thompson

Abilene Christian Wildcats dominated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in a weekend series. The series was a shutout with ACU taking all three games. Softball plays the Utah Valley Wolverines Friday and Saturday in Orem, Utah. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

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