Concluding the first week of classes, campus welcomed The Band CAMINO and opener Weston & the Evergreen for the Grand re-opening of Moody Coliseum on Saturday night. The concert replaced the annual Abilene City Limits event that typically occurs on the final day of Wildcat Week and was open to current students, faculty and staff. ... [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: Football crushes Lamar in record opening matchup
The football team defeated the Lamar University Cardinals 28-14 in home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday evening. The game serves as the first opening win for the Wildcats since 2013 and the first win for new head coach, Keith Patterson, former defensive coordinator from Texas Tech. The Wildcats now stand 1-0 overall as they prepare to face ... [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: Wildcat Week introduces Silent Disco to event line-up
New Wildcats concluded Friday night of Wildcat Week with a Silent Disco in Hunter Welcome Center. Students were able to dance, sing and listen to their favorite songs on three different channels during the campus-favorite event. ... [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…]
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…]
Gallery: Campus welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devotional
The class of '26 gathered at Beauchamp Amphitheater on Tuesday evening to commemorate the beginning of Wildcat Week. Returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff joined in worship to bless incoming students as they participated in the long-standing tradition. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Spring graduates gather for Candlelight Devotional
Spring graduates gathered for traditional candlelight send-off in Teague Special Events Center on Sunday night. The ACU community joined students in worship to bless the departing students. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students look very alive on Dead Day
The Campus Activities Board brought Moose Mountain Coffee onto campus along with donuts and puppies to give students an opportunity to relax on Dead Day before finals. Highland University Ministry hosted a pickleball tournament in the Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center to give students an opportunity to start the day with an activity. ... [Read More…]