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New library dean brings 18 years of leadership to ACU

February 20, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

*Note: In an earlier version of the story it said ‘Mark McCowan, but it has since been changed to McCallon for accuracy. Dr. Lee Anne Paris was named the new Dean of Library Services and Educational Technology and will step into the role on Aug. 1. Paris is the executive director of academic policy and curriculum at the University of ... [Read More…]

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Vrsalovic named WAC Player of the Week ahead of two-match homestand

February 20, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

Masha Vrsalovic, a senior from Cochabamba, Colombia, was named the WAC Singles Player of the Week ahead of what will be the team’s last home matches until April. This past weekend, Vrsalovic, in her fourth season at ACU, dominated both of her singles matches.  After taking the doubles point alongside Alice Klinteby, senior from Falkenberg, ... [Read More…]

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ACU falls 12-3 at DBU, turns focus to Oral Roberts

February 20, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

The Wildcats dropped their first midweek contest of the season Tuesday night, falling to the Dallas Baptist Patriots 12-3 at Horner Ballpark, moving to 3-2 on the year. DBU wasted no time setting the tone. Jake Bennett's first homer of the night, a two-run shot to right-center on an outside changeup in the bottom of the first, staked DBU to an ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish 12th at Hal Williams, look ahead to loaded spring schedule

February 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The men’s golf team began its spring tournament slate with a 12th-place finish at the Hal Williams Collegiate tournament, hosted by the University of Southern Alabama. The tournament, which was played on Feb. 16-17, hosted a variety of schools, including the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Texas State University, the University of Illinois and ... [Read More…]

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Students celebrate culture through Black History Month events

February 17, 2026 by Fermin Moreno Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union is leading a series of educational and celebratory events for Black History Month. These events recognize and honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black students, faculty, and staff. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Power,” with the message “branches reach higher because my roots run deep growing in purpose,” ... [Read More…]

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Hull breaks ACU D1 record, leads with 36 in win over TSU

February 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball completed a regular-season sweep of Tarleton State on Saturday in Stephenville. The three-game sweep comes after the modified 2026 Western Athletic Conference schedule, which features just seven teams, down from nine or 10 in previous seasons. The third win over Tarleton came on the back of a career high and school Div. I era ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song rehearsals begin, ‘excited energy’ fills campus

February 17, 2026 by Miah Trevino Leave a Comment

Sing Song practice began this week, marking the start of rehearsals for one of the most anticipated campus traditions.  Planning begins in the fall, when directors develop act themes, finalize music selections and design costumes. By early February, arrangements and logistics are completed, so rehearsals can focus on performance.  Rehearsals ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball opens season at home against St. Thomas

February 16, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Baseball opened the season with four home games against St. Thomas at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark this weekend. The Wildcats won the opener 7-1 on Friday, split Saturday’s doubleheader with a 6-5 victory and an 11-10 loss in 10 innings, and closed the series with a 13-2 run-rule win Sunday. The team will travel to Dallas ... [Read More…]

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View from the sidelines: Life during New Member Orientation

February 13, 2026 by Makayla Clayton

New Member Orientation season is once again underway, and even students who are not participating say it is impossible to ignore. From coordinated outfits at Chapel to chants echoing through the campus, pledging traditions have become part of the daily rhythm of campus life. For students watching from the sidelines, the experience is equal parts ... [Read More…]

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Compass Team highlights authentic reflection amid AI concerns

February 13, 2026 by Callie Leverett

ACU Student Success emailed the student body on behalf of the Compass team on Monday, regarding an uptick in AI-generated responses to exercises.  The university's required Chapel credits for undergraduate students are a long-standing tradition that has recently been altered to coincide with classification. The ACU Compass team offers online ... [Read More…]

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