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Wildcats return experience, chase first conference title in new UAC

October 16, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

ACU women's basketball has been together since June, and head coach Julie Goodenough says it shows. This summer, the Wildcats went on an international tour that took them to Greece and Rwanda. To get ready for it, the team held two full weeks of practice in July, time most teams don’t get together until fall. ACU then played two games in Greece in ... [Read More…]

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Student films featured at Abilene Frontier Film Festival

October 14, 2026 by Allison McCall Leave a Comment

Two documentaries created by ACU students were featured at the second annual Abilene Frontier Film Festival. The Abilene Frontier Film Festival was held on Oct. 2 and 3 at Frontier Texas, and it celebrated independent filmmaking through screenings, Q&A sessions and awards. Cody Tolle, festival founder and director, described the event as ... [Read More…]

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The MACCC to highlight women’s health through Monday Mile event

October 14, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

The Medical and Counseling Care Center is hosting a come-and-go event to raise awareness for women’s health on Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students are encouraged to walk the track at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center for a mile while learning about the women’s health screenings and services available for students. Everyone is ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: OIEB celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with annual Entra a La Plaza

October 14, 2026 by Emalee Martinez Leave a Comment

The Office of Intercultural Engagement celebrated the end of Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 9 with Miami Nights, featuring free food, giveaways, five performers, Loteria, a traditional Mexican game and more. fr ... [Read More…]

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‘We Believe’ video series presents core beliefs of Christian Faith

October 14, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

Faculty from the College of Biblical Studies released a video series, “We Believe,” earlier this month, outlining 13 key beliefs of the faith. The series was created and hosted by Dr. Jeff Childers, professor in the graduate school of theology, and by Dr. Carson Reed, dean of the college of Biblical studies. It was built as a teaching tool for ... [Read More…]

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ACUPD outlines hazing rules in annual crime and safety report

October 9, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The ACU Police Department clarified its protocol around hazing in this year's annual crime and safety report, released last week. The report outlined significant crime statistics from 2025, including two reports of rape, six reported burglaries, four reported cases of theft of a motor vehicle, three referrals for disciplinary action and 26 ... [Read More…]

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ACUREACT connects students with emergency response training

October 7, 2026 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Marking its third meeting of the year, ACUREACT, a student-led organization aimed at preparing students for emergencies, hosted a CPR basics class on Oct. 1.   Morgan Shelor, sophomore accounting major from Houston, started and runs the organization in tandem with ACUPD.  Shelor said it's essential to remember the importance of knowing when ... [Read More…]

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Believing changed the game for Nakamine

October 7, 2026 by Nele Huth Leave a Comment

Over the past month, Luis Nakamine, junior finance major from Peru, represented his country by playing tennis at the 2026 South American Games in Argentina. “I went with zero expectations, because all of the players were better than me,” Nakamine said. Nakamine won his first-round match before facing Chile's Matías Soto, a former Baylor ... [Read More…]

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ASO Street Festival highlights Asian culture

October 7, 2026 by Kendall Stacey Leave a Comment

The Asian Student Organization will host a festival celebrating Asian student cultures Oct. 17 at 5 p.m., with the first 150 students receiving three food truck vouchers. The street festival will give ASO students an opportunity to share their cultures with the rest of the university. Aden Kwon, vice president of ASO, said students are ... [Read More…]

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A call to genuine love: Summit gives students a chance to hear new perspectives

October 7, 2026 by Elizabeth Peralta Leave a Comment

From Oct. 7-9, ministers and church leaders will gather for ACU Summit, an annual event dedicated to building others up and learning new perspectives on Biblical topics. This year's Summit is centered around Romans 12, emphasizing an overarching theme, “A Call to Genuine Love.” During Summit, church leaders and ACU students are invited to ... [Read More…]

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