ACU reached record enrollment for the fifth year in a row with a total of 5,731 students enrolled. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, released 12-day-numbers Thursday, detailing growth in key areas of the university including undergraduate enrollment, graduate enrollment and ACU Online. New residential enrollment increased by ... [Read More…]
Historic document focus of annual Restoration Day event
An extremely rare, original print of the Declaration and Address of the Christian Association of Washington, written by Thomas Campbell in 1809 was the focus at the annual Restoration Day event Sept. 6-7 at the Center for Restoration Studies. The center has hosted an annual Restoration Day event every year since 2019 to commemorate and highlight ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Moody Coliseum Grand Opening honors Anthonys, Wessels
Moody Coliseum was officially opened Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony following a traditional Praise Day Friday during Chapel time. Major donors including Rick (‘81) and Debbie (Rains ‘79) Wessel, and April (Bullock ’89) and Mark (’86) Anthony were recognized for their contributions to the new facility and other facilities on campus. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Opening Chapel returns to Moody Coliseum
Opening Assembly returned to Moody Coliseum for the first time since 2019. Distinguished alumni including President Emeritus Dr. Royce Money and Vice President Emeritus Bob Hunter were in attendance alongside current students, faculty and staff. The ceremony included traditions such as the parade of flags as well as a time of worship with ... [Read More…]
Gallery: New Wildcats compete in annual Mentor Group Olympics
Wildcat Week held its annual Mentor Group Olympics Thursday afternoon. 37 Mentor Groups competed in a variety of games including Mario Kart Relay, Hungry Hungry Hippo's, 9 Square and ACU trivia. Mentor Group five won the title of Olympic Champions and access to an exclusive VIP section for the upcoming The Band CAMINO concert on Sept. 3. ... [Read More…]
A better Mood(y): Coliseum reopens after renovation
For many students and faculty, the large windows, neon signs and LED lights sitting a few yards north of the center of campus are unrecognizable. For others, the new facility is all they’ve ever known. But to everyone, Moody Coliseum is a household name. Sitting just adjacent to the heart of campus, Moody in its newly renovated glory is ushering ... [Read More…]
ACU Remembers: Memorializing dearly missed members of the community
Dr. Andrea Stefano Dr. Andrea Di Stefano passed away June 6, 2022 while visiting his family in Italy. Di Stefano, an adjunct professor of history and global studies, held a Doctor of Research from the Università degli Studi di Teramo in Italy. Before moving to Abilene in 2016, Di Stefano worked in two leading museums in Italy and taught for the ... [Read More…]
University releases multifaceted five-year strategic plan
The university released its newest five year strategic plan, outlining initiatives in six separate categories overall focused on student experiences, financial foundations and elevating the university’s academic brand. The plan was presented in the annual faculty pre-session meeting Aug. 24 by Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, and ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Wildcat Week ushers in class of 2026 during move-in day, Goodbye Blessing
Wildcat Week welcomed the new freshman class Tuesday by starting the week with moving into the dorms and the annual Goodbye Blessing. 944 freshmen are enrolled for the coming semester and many will be participating in Wildcat Week, learning ACU tradition and how to be a Wildcat. ... [Read More…]
Ron Hadfield, moving forward after 39 years
After 39 years, one of ACU’s well known storytellers, Ron Hadfield, is taking a step back into a more relaxed and remote role. Hadfield has served as director of operations while working for the university, serving under three presidents and wearing many different hats along the way including working as the editor of ACU Today Magazine, ... [Read More…]
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