Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday. New students participated in the classic 2 person 3-legged race to dodgeball, not forgetting ACU trivia and the fast-paced 9 Square. This year’s victors will get one-of-a-kind merchandise provided by SGA. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene during Wednesday’s Wildcat Week Free Time
Amidst the whirlwind of Wildcat Week, students found a break as ACU hosted a series of engaging free time events. From a free trip to the Abilene Zoo, to moving around during a Zumba Class, enjoying free coffee, and the simple joy of spending time with playful puppies, this lineup of activities offered diverse ways for students to get to know the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Parents say goodbye and pray over students at the Goodbye Blessing
The 2024 Goodbye Blessing commenced with Ryan Richardson, Vice President for Student Life, speaking to the excitement and emotions of becoming a Wildcat. The new Wildcats and their families were then led into a time of worship by members of the A Cappella Chorus. Dr. Phil Schubert, President of the University, concluded the event with a time of ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Wildcat Week ushers in class of 2028 during move-in day
New student move-in day marked the beginning of a new chapter at ACU as the university welcomed its latest cohort of students. As part of Wildcat Week, an immersive orientation program, the incoming class of freshmen embarked on their college journey by settling into their dorms. The university welcomed 896 new freshmen for the fall of 2024. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo
In a tradition that unites generations of the ACU community, the class of 2028 came together at the Beauchamp Amphitheater to mark the start of Wildcat Week. With returning students, families, alumni, faculty and staff in attendance, the evening was dedicated to worship and blessings, as the incoming students embarked on their journey at ACU. ... [Read More…]