ACU is expanding housing options and reopening the former Mabee Hall, now named Traditions Hall, as increased demand places pressure on students seeking on-campus and temporary housing. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations, said the university began planning additional housing after it saw more students interested in remaining on ... [Read More…]

First-year students competed in the annual Mentor Group Olympics, on Thursday, building camaraderie with their Cornerstone groups. The events included flag tag, dodgeball, nine square and other team events. ... [Read More…]

To end the first day of Wildcat Week, the incoming class of freshman walked to Beauchamp Amphitheater for the Candlelight Devotional. Mentor group leaders and members of the ACU community lit up the path as students walked through campus. Dr. Cynthia Powell, professor emerita of chemistry delivered a message charging the class to take advantage of ... [Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]