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Learning Studio to showcase documentary on power of creative collaboration

March 7, 2023 by Will Dalton

The Learning Studio and the College of Arts and Sciences teamed up with two ACU professors to present "Assembly Required", a new documentary highlighting the growing importance of creative collaboration within the workplace.  As more companies make the shift from individual-focused productivity to team-based success, the power of creative ... [Read More…]

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High-powered offense gives Wildcats third series win of the season

March 6, 2023 by Will Dalton

The Wildcats (10-3) continued their hot start to the season with a series win over Houston Christian (1-11) this past weekend.  ACU, who was coming off a 3-1 series win against South Eastern Missouri the previous weekend was looking to get some big wins against a struggling Houston Christian team.  The Wildcats would get off to a slow start ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats continue hot start, win second series of the season

February 28, 2023 by Will Dalton

The Wildcats (7-2) took their second series of the year with a 3-1 series win over Southeast Missouri State (2-6) this past weekend.  The Wildcats, coming off of a walk-off win against the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday, looked to keep the momentum rolling while taking on the Redbirds, a team who won the Ohio Valley Conference last ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats lose heartbreaker in double overtime to SFA

February 23, 2023 by Will Dalton

ACU (13-14, 5-9) fell just short Wednesday night losing 91-89 in a double overtime thriller against Stephen F. Austin (18-10,10-5).  The Wildcats, who were coming into the game off back-to-back losses were looking to turn things around with a statement win against the Lumberjacks. ACU lost 68-75 in the first matchup when these two teams met back ... [Read More…]

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Men’s and women’s tennis earn 2-1 winning weekends

February 21, 2023 by Will Dalton

The men's and women's tennis teams both went 2-1 this past weekend as the men traveled to Corpus Christi and the women had a home tripleheader.  The men's team, who were participating in the H-E-B Invitational came in fifth place overall winning their last two games after dropping their first game early on Friday.  The Wildcats would be ... [Read More…]

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Art and Design students showcase work in final semester

February 16, 2023 by Will Dalton

From senior art shows to pieces on display in downtown Abilene, Art and Design students are showcasing their work during the spring semester. One event that every art major participates in during their last semester of college is a senior show. Groups of students put their favorite and most memorable pieces on display in the Shore Art Gallery ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase

Men’s tennis battles in weekend triple header while women travel to Fort Worth

February 15, 2023 by Will Dalton

Men's tennis went 2-1 this past weekend, knocking off Trinity and Tyler Junior College, while the women's team dropped their two games in Fort Worth.  The Wildcats had a full slate of games this past weekend, taking on Trinity University on Friday, Tyler Junior College on Saturday and Texas Tech on Sunday.  The team started the weekend off ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports

Residence Life to give students more of a say in housing decisions

February 9, 2023 by Will Dalton

Residence Life is changing its lottery system to make University Park Apartments and sophomore housing decisions more fair and accessible for students.  The new system not only gives all students an equal shot at where they potentially want to live but also allows them to have more of a say in the final decision of roommates and room ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase

Student trip to Austin delayed due to weather

February 7, 2023 by Will Dalton

A group of faculty and students' planned trip to Austin has been delayed due to last weeks inclement weather. The trip was originally scheduled for Jan. 30-31 and is now pushed to an unknown date. The group of students that will be in attendance includes the Jack Pope Fellows program, as well as ten journalism students. The students on the trip ... [Read More…]

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Women’s tennis gains first road win of the season in weekend double header

February 7, 2023 by Will Dalton

The ACU women’s tennis team split their two road games this past weekend losing to Wichita State Friday evening but bouncing back to defeat Oral Roberts Saturday night.   Coming off back-to-back home wins from the previous weekend, the Wildcats looked to keep up their momentum as they headed on the road, but the Wildcats would struggle Friday ... [Read More…]

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