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Gallery: Volleyball takes 3–1 win over Missouri State during Wildcat Classic

August 31, 2025 by Daniel Curd

Volleyball defeated Missouri State 3–1 on Friday night to open the 2025 Wildcat Classic during Alumni Weekend at Moody Coliseum.  On Saturday, the team fell in a five-set battle against Incarnate Word and dropped their final match of the weekend to Oklahoma in straight sets. The team will host Northwestern State on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Moody ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Volleyball, Missouri State, Missouri State Volleyball, Volleyball, women's volleyball

Gallery: Students join Schubert for inaugural campus picnic

August 29, 2025 by Daniel Curd

Students gathered at the Campus Center Mall on Tuesday after Chapel for the first Picnic with the President, an event hosted by ACU Dining and University Credit Union. President Phil Schubert spent time with students over lunch, which included free food, Bahama Bucks, Pretty Pucks and drinks from EspressOak. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Opening Assembly starts off the new school year, Cope addresses students

August 29, 2025 by John Stai and Steven Infante

The university community gathered in Moody Coliseum on Monday morning to mark the beginning of ACU’s 120th academic year with the traditional Opening Assembly. This year’s ceremony featured more than 100 flags representing the home countries, states and territories of students and faculty, including representation from the Navajo Nation for the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students gather for Late Night Worship during Wildcat Week

August 26, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

As part of Wildcat Week, new students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Thursday night for Late Night Worship. The hour-long service offered a time of reflection, prayer and praise, closing the day with music led by student worship leaders and words of encouragement from peers. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Late Night Worship, Midnight Worship, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, Wildcat Week Midnight Worship, WW 2025

Gallery: Chandler Moore closes out Wildcat Week with worship concert

August 25, 2025 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd

To close out Wildcat Week 2025, students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Saturday night for a concert featuring five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Chandler Moore. The evening was filled with worship as Moore led students through a full set of songs, ending the night with “Yes & Amen.” ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Chandler Moore, ACU Wildcat Week, ACU Wildcat Week Concert, Chandler Moore, Chandler Moore Concert, concert, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, WW 2025, WW Concert

Gallery: Class of 2029 gathers for worship and blessing at Candlelight Devo

August 25, 2025 by Daniel Curd and John Stai

The class of 2029 gathered at Beauchamp Amphitheater lat night to begin Wildcat Week. Surrounded by returning students, families, faculty, staff and alumni, new students lit candles, worshiped and received blessings as they marked the beginning of their journey at ACU. This year’s Candlelight Devo featured a message from Catherine Baumgardner, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, WW 2025

Gallery: Women’s Soccer brings home victory against Tulsa

August 23, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

Women's Soccer secured a 1–0 win against Tulsa on Thursday night at Elmer Gray Stadium. Abby Smith scored the lone goal in the sixth minute off an assist from Amelia Leggett and Peyton Hill. The Wildcats held off Tulsa’s offense for the remainder of the match, with freshman goalkeeper Bella Medrano recording six saves in her first collegiate start. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Women's Soccer, Soccer, Tulsa, Tulsa Soccer, Tulsa Women's Soccer, Women's Soccer

Gallery: Wildcats connect through bingo, workouts and zoo visit during Wildcat Week

August 22, 2025 by Callie Brimberry and Steven Infante

As Wildcat Week continued, new students took time to recharge and explore through a variety of free time activities. Offerings included a game of bingo, a GroupX Demo Class led by Ruthie Swedlund, adjunct professor in ACU’s Nutrition and Kinesiology Department, and a trip to the Abilene Zoo. The events gave students a chance to connect with one ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Free Time, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, Wildcat Week Free Time

Gallery: New Wildcats enjoy morning of fun during Mentor Group Olympics

August 22, 2025 by Steven Infante, John Stai and Daniel Curd

Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday, inviting new students to compete in a variety of fast-paced and lighthearted challenges. Events included 9 Square, flag tag, water volleyball, ACU trivia, dodgeball, basketball, the potato sack race and more. This year’s victors, Mentor Group 12, clinched the prestigious title of ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats arrive on campus for move-in day and Wildcat Week

August 20, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

New student move-in day marked the start of the semester as ACU welcomed the class of 2029. Families and students arrived at residence halls across campus, where Wildcat Week peer leaders and hall staff helped unload boxes and guide residents through the check-in process. The move-in experience kicked off Wildcat Week, ACU’s orientation program ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING NEWS: Josh Hamm is the new student body president and was elected with 90.1% of the votes. Luke Talley is the new student body vice president and was elected with 70.2% of the votes.

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BREAKING NEWS: Voting is open for the 103rd student body president and vice president. The voting will close on Friday at 3 p.m.

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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