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Submissions for Shinnery Review remain open for students of all majors

February 5, 2026 by Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

Undergraduate students from all majors can submit their creative work to the Shinnery Review, with submissions open through Feb. 28. The Shinnery Review is a way for the Department of Language and Literature to connect with the ACU community as a whole, publishing poetry, prose, art, music and photography in its annual printed journal, and ... [Read More…]

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Cold front chills new member orientation

February 3, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

New Member Orientation began on Saturday after a winter storm delayed bid day activities for sororities and fraternities by a week. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities, said that new member orientation will continue as previously planned, despite the delay. When it was decided to postpone bid day, she said the ... [Read More…]

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ASO to celebrate Lunar New Year

February 3, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

ASO will celebrate the Lunar New Year early on Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. at Hillcrest church of Christ.  The holiday is a 15-day festival marking the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, and it will officially begin on Feb. 17. This year is the Year of the Fire Horse. The Asian Student Organization and the Office of Intercultural Engagement ... [Read More…]

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Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing to have grand opening in fall 2026

January 30, 2026 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

A new place of rest and connection is arriving on campus this summer as construction wraps up on the Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing in the Mabee wing of the library, with an official grand opening planned for the fall. “I knew I wanted that space to be almost like a place of refuge and rest,” said Dr. Claire Davidson-Frederick, ... [Read More…]

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University adds women’s club volleyball after years of student interest

January 30, 2026 by Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

Women's club volleyball is beginning this year, creating a new opportunity on campus for women to compete and build community.  The team was created after years of discussion among students who noticed there was only a men's club volleyball team.  Lily Welch, the president of women's club volleyball, said interest in a women's team had ... [Read More…]

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Students watch early screening of ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’

January 30, 2026 by Carter Calvin Leave a Comment

An exclusive pre-release screening of I Can Only Imagine 2, free for students, took place last week at Cinemark XD.  I Can Only Imagine 2 is the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster I Can Only Imagine and continues the story inspired by MercyMe’s music, focusing on themes of faith, perseverance, and redemption. The original film grossed over $83 ... [Read More…]

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Cinema Society receives additional funding for first time ever at SGA spring budget meeting

January 23, 2026 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Only one student organization received additional funding at the semi-annual budget meeting Thursday after the Student Government Association approved its Spring 2026 budget. SGA allocated $29,600 to 64 student organizations, an increase from 59 organizations funded last semester. The university remains one of the few institutions where SGA ... [Read More…]

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University prepares for winter storm, cancels weekend events

January 22, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Students and faculty across campus are preparing for a winter storm this weekend, where temperatures are predicted to get as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit with high chances of rain and snow. Temperatures will begin to drop on Friday with a high of 49 and a low of 18 with a 91% chance of rain, according to the Weather Channel. Saturday is predicted ... [Read More…]

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Winter Fest set to begin spring semester

January 20, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

Winter Fest will take place Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in the Campus Center Mall and will feature winter-themed activities. The event is led by the Campus Activities Board for the second year. The first one hundred students will receive free street tacos from El Texican Kitchen, and the first 200 students will receive free hot chocolate from ... [Read More…]

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Former Wildcat Airion Simmons indicted in federal sports betting scheme

January 15, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Former ACU men’s basketball forward Airion Simmons was indicted in a federal investigation involving an alleged point-shaving and sports betting scheme Thursday morning in Philadelphia. According to the indictment, which included 38 other NCAA men’s basketball players, 17 teams, and numerous Chinese Basketball Association games, Simmons was ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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An altercation occurred between Associate Head Coach Yannick Denson and UVU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Morzelewski ahead of the 1 p.m. tip. The playing surface was mopped less than an hour before tip, while the Wolverines were completing their pregame warmups.

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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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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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