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Gallery: Volleyball smashes North Dakota in home tournament

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In the third game of the ACU Home Tournament spanning Friday and Saturday, the Wildcats defeated the University of North Dakota 3-0. Earlier in the tournament, ACU narrowly won a matchup against Providence College, squeaking out score of 3-2. The team has one more match this weekend against Grambling State University at 4 p.m. on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Football sees first victory of the season against Northern Colorado

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The football team defeated the University of Northern Colorado 31-1 in home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday evening. The game marks the second season for head coach Keith Patterson under ACU. The Wildcats are now 1-0 overall and prepare to face off against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 9 at Panther Stadium. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: NEXT Lab holds grand opening, Unveiling a state-of-the-art research facility

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The Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory, or NEXT Lab, held its grand opening of the Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center on Friday afternoon. This exciting new development is dedicated to meeting the needs of the world in water, energy, and medical isotopes. The NEXT Lab opened its doors as members of the lab answered ... [Read More…]

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

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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…]

Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene through free time events

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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…]

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

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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…]

Gallery: Aaron Watson’s concert echoes at ACU

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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…]

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

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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…]

Gallery: ACU Fest Brings the Abilene Community to incoming students

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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…]

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