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Gallery: Cross country opens season with strong showing at Naimadu Classic

September 2, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

The cross country teams opened the 2025 season strong at the Naimadu Classic, hosted on their home course at Zoe Park. The men’s team secured a first-place finish in the 6K race, placing six runners in the top 10. Sophomore Andruw Villa and redshirt senior Kevin Castuita led the way for the Wildcats, finishing just behind the individual champion ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students explore campus organizations at ACU Fest

August 31, 2025 by Steven Infante

ACU Fest brought students to the Campus Mall on Thursday evening for a chance to explore campus life, student-run businesses and local community groups. The event featured tables from student organizations, churches and university programs, alongside local vendors and food trucks such as Bahama Buck’s. Attendees could test their strength on the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Clubs, ACU Fest, ACU Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, WW 2025

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…]

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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

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