The 2026 Goodbye Blessing welcomed the newest class of students and their families to ACU. Dr. Tamara Long, Dr. Phil Schubert and Mark Barneche spoke over the freshman class as they begin a new chapter in Abilene. After singing "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" to close, students and families said their goodbyes before the rest of Wildcat Week. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: New Wildcats and families gather for Goodbye Blessing
The 2025 Goodbye Blessing welcomed new students and their families into the community with prayer, worship and encouragement. Dr. Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment and student engagement, opened the event by greeting the incoming class and their loved ones. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, offered words of encouragement ... [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…]