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Gallery: Opening Assembly starts off the new school year, Honorable Shelton Gibbs addresses students

September 1, 2023 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

The long-awaited Opening Assembly made a return to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning. Distinguished alumni, joined current students, faculty, and staff to witness the event. The ceremony encompassed time-honored traditions such as the parade of flags and a worship session featuring traditional hymns. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: opening assembly, opening ceremony, Opening Chapel

Gallery: Inagural tailgate sets the stage for gameday excitement

September 1, 2023 by Sarah Thompson Leave a Comment

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: New Wildcats explore Abilene through free time events

August 26, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park Leave a Comment

Amidst the whirlwind of Wildcat Week, students found a break as ACU hosted a series of engaging free time events. From a round of mini golf at Play Faire, to bouncing around at Maxx Air trampoline park, to moments of artistic expression with painting and coffee, and the simple joy of spending time with playful puppies, this lineup of activities ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats fight for top spot in Mentor Group Olympics

August 26, 2023 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday. A total of 32 Mentor Groups took part in a range of games, from the classic one-legged race to Hungry Hungry Hippos, not forgetting ACU trivia and the fast-paced 9 Square. This year's victors, Mentor Group 22, clinched the prestigious title of Olympic Champions, earning them a ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Aaron Watson’s concert echoes at ACU

August 25, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: ACUPD hosts cookout, Wildcat Week groups gear up for Olympics

August 25, 2023 by Hannah Park and Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

As Wildcat Week sees its final days, ACUPD invited new students out to a cookout, allowing Wildcats to meet the officers protecting campus. Also during this time, peer leaders assigned students to compete in Mentor Group Olympics, a fun activity to allow incoming students to learn ACU history, meet new people, and compete to get front row tickets ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACUPD, Wildcat Week

Gallery: ACU Fest Brings the Abilene Community to incoming students

August 25, 2023 by Sarah Thompson Leave a Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Campus unites in Candlelight Devotional for new Wildcats

August 23, 2023 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2027 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, News, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: 2027, candlelight, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Spiritual Life

Gallery: Wildcat Week introduces class of 2027 to ACU with move-in day, Goodbye Blessing

August 22, 2023 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

New student move-in day marked the beginning of a new chapter at ACU as the university welcomed its latest cohort of students. As part of Wildcat Week, an immersive orientation program, the incoming class of freshmen embarked on their college journey by settling into dorms and engaging in the annual Goodbye Blessing. ... [Read More…]

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