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Gallery: Opening Assembly marks the start of the new academic year

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The Opening Assembly returned to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to mark the beginning of the new academic year. The ceremony featured a reading of Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, music by the Big Purple Marching Band, and an address by Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd, a 1983 ACU graduate. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Opening Assembly starts off the new school year, Honorable Shelton Gibbs addresses students

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The long-awaited Opening Assembly made a return to Moody Coliseum on Monday morning. Distinguished alumni, joined current students, faculty, and staff to witness the event. The ceremony encompassed time-honored traditions such as the parade of flags and a worship session featuring traditional hymns. ... [Read More…]

Grade-A speaker: Opening Chapel recognizes new achievements

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Opening Chapel is the kick off for every fall semester, and this year's assembly definitely did not disappoint. The Parade of Flags, just one of Opening Chapel's traditions, recognizes every country represented in the ACU body. Many students look forward to watching the parade at the beginning of Chapel each year. Kaileb Holland, junior ... [Read More…]

Diversity and exceptionalism emphasized in Opening Chapel

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In Monday's Opening Chapel, students, faculty, alumni, family, and guests from around the world gathered to inaugurate Abilene Christian's 107th session. Throughout the ceremonies, the diversity and exceptionalism of all attending students, faculty, alum, family, and guests were frequently referenced by the speakers. This semester's new students ... [Read More…]

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