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Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo

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In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2028 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…]

Gallery: 40th annual Kirk Goodwin Run honors legacy and supports Dr. Cindy Roper

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The 40th annual Kirk Goodwin Run commenced this morning, marking a significant milestone for the longstanding tradition. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the event was rescheduled to Monday morning due to weather conditions. The run, benefiting Dr. Cindy Roper, a respected professor of communication who suffered a stroke last year, aims to raise ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Seniors conclude their year with Candlelight Sendoff

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This year's spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre last night. This was the first year in two years that the devotional was held outside. ACU community joined students in worship to bless the departing students. Students also viewed from author Max Lucado. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Softball struggles on the road against California Baptist

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The women’s softball team faced off against the California Baptist University Lancers this weekend at Poly Wells Field. The Wildcats ended up with a final score of 1-3 and 5-7 on Friday and 1-10 on Saturday. The team is set to compete against Grand Canyon University this weekend for their last series before the WAC Tournament. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Theatre’s ‘High School Musical’ hits the stage

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The Department of Theatre is set to perform High School Musical in the Fulks Theatre this week with shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Inspired by the popular Disney movie, High School Musical follows the journey of Troy, Gabriella and their friends as they navigate the challenges of high school while discovering their love for music and ... [Read More…]

Gallery: ACU holds Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival

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ACU hosted its annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival on Tuesday at Hunter Welcome Center. The event showcased student’s research and gave them the opportunity to present it in front of faculty and peers. The festival was followed by a group dinner where several students where presented with awards for their achievements. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Wildcats air new film projects at Filmfest

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The Learning Studio hosted its 20th annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films in different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU's film students. The awards for the 2024 FilmFest are as follows: Best Picture – Brock Best Animated Film – Mug Best Documentary – Generations of Healing People’s ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Campus hosts performer Renzema on his Manna Tour

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ACU welcomed artist Chris Renzema in Moody Coliseum on Tuesday as a part of his “Manna Tour.” Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. Chris Renzema played many of his hit songs and talked with students after the concert.   ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Baseball takes series victory over UC Davis Aggies

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The Wildcats lost their series finale against the University of California, Davis Aggies, going 5-6 on Sunday; however, ACU was able to win the overall series 2-1.  The team made a full sweep on Friday, going 10-0 (7 innings) and went 12-2 (7 innings) on Saturday. The Wildcats are set to face off against TCU on Tuesday for their Defend the Diamond ... [Read More…]

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