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Concert culture shifts as students document more

May 7, 2026 by Nele Huth Leave a Comment

Ella Kelso, junior psychology major from North Carolina, drove 160 miles with a group of friends to Globe Life Field in Arlington last month for a Bruno Mars concert. The ticket price: $300 each. “It was 100% worth it,” Kelso said. “Bruno Mars is such an icon.” Likewise, Emma Santoro, sophomore kinesiology major from Fort Worth, went to a Ty ... [Read More…]

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Open letter resisting ‘Christian nationalism’ signed by over 1,000

May 7, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Nearly three dozen faculty and staff members, as well as others associated with the university and former and current members of the university’s Board of Trustees, have signed an open letter resisting the rise of “Christian nationalism” and “Christian dominionism.” The open letter, by a group called The Salt & Light Resistance, was started ... [Read More…]

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ACU Gives raises $1.4 million in annual day of giving

May 7, 2026 by Carter Calvin Leave a Comment

Alumni, parents and other donors raised over $1.4 million during ACU Gives, the university’s annual day of giving, designed to support scholarships, campus programs and student organizations. The campaign, which now runs for two days, encourages members of the ACU community to contribute to areas of campus that have impacted them. Donations ... [Read More…]

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Bradshaw, Fridge awarded Mr. ACU, Miss ACU at Senior Sendoff

May 7, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Class of 2026 gathered Sunday for two final traditions before graduating: Senior Sendoff and Candlelight Devotional. At these events, the graduating seniors heard from speakers, worshipped, and were given awards nominated by faculty and students. Student Government Association awarded the Mr. ACU and Miss ACU awards to James Bradshaw, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Annual Kirk Goodwin Run raises over $38,000

May 3, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Four hundred seventy Students, alumni, faculty and community members signed up to race on Saturday in Galaxy's 2026 annual Kirk Goodwin Run, which raised $38,000 to support the professional development and internship director in COBA, Jasmine McCabe-Gosset. Gosset was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy in November of ... [Read More…]

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Graduating seniors earn University Scholars honors

May 1, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

Fifty seniors were recognized as University Scholars on Thursday, ahead of graduation. The university recognizes students every year for their hard work and scholarship.  Dr. Aaron Robison, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, led the Faculty Senate sub-committee that selected this year's recipients.  “This goes beyond being a ... [Read More…]

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Beck releases new book blending themes of scripture, theology, love

May 1, 2026 by Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

Cover of The Book of Love: A Better Way to Read the Bible By Richard Beck

At a time when conversations about faith are increasingly shaped by division and debate, Dr. Richard Beck, professor of psychology, is offering a different approach. One that blends psychology, theology and love through his new book. His new book, The Book of Love: A Better Way to Read The Bible, challenges readers to rethink how they engage ... [Read More…]

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University to offer its first Ph.D. program through degree in nuclear science, engineering

May 1, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

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STAR fund reaches $5 million

April 28, 2026 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

The Student Trading and Research fund surpassed $5 million on Friday, marking a new milestone for the student-managed investment portfolio. The STAR fund operates through the business class, Fin 439, where students manage a portion of the university’s endowment. The fund began with an initial investment of $25,000 in the 1980s and later ... [Read More…]

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SGA transitions leadership at changing of the guard ceremony

April 24, 2026 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland and Zeke Whisenhunt, senior engineering major from Greenbrier, Arkansas prepare to pass down the presidents bible and senates mallet. (Photo by Yeeun Goh, senior advertising public relations major from Osaka, Japan.)

The Student Government Association marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another Wednesday night during its annual “Changing of the Guard” ceremony, a tradition that celebrates past leadership while officially welcoming a new administration. The ceremony on Wednesday gave senators and the executive cabinet a chance to reflect on the ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
4 May

BREAKING NEWS: James Bradshaw and Maddie Grace Fridge are the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU.

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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