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Gallery: Students explore campus organizations at ACU Fest

August 31, 2025 by Steven Infante

ACU Fest brought students to the Campus Mall on Thursday evening for a chance to explore campus life, student-run businesses and local community groups. The event featured tables from student organizations, churches and university programs, alongside local vendors and food trucks such as Bahama Buck’s. Attendees could test their strength on the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students gather for Late Night Worship during Wildcat Week

August 26, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

As part of Wildcat Week, new students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Thursday night for Late Night Worship. The hour-long service offered a time of reflection, prayer and praise, closing the day with music led by student worship leaders and words of encouragement from peers. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Chandler Moore closes out Wildcat Week with worship concert

August 25, 2025 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd

To close out Wildcat Week 2025, students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Saturday night for a concert featuring five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Chandler Moore. The evening was filled with worship as Moore led students through a full set of songs, ending the night with “Yes & Amen.” ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Class of 2029 gathers for worship and blessing at Candlelight Devo

August 25, 2025 by Daniel Curd and John Stai

The class of 2029 gathered at Beauchamp Amphitheater lat night to begin Wildcat Week. Surrounded by returning students, families, faculty, staff and alumni, new students lit candles, worshiped and received blessings as they marked the beginning of their journey at ACU. This year’s Candlelight Devo featured a message from Catherine Baumgardner, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats connect through bingo, workouts and zoo visit during Wildcat Week

August 22, 2025 by Callie Brimberry and Steven Infante

As Wildcat Week continued, new students took time to recharge and explore through a variety of free time activities. Offerings included a game of bingo, a GroupX Demo Class led by Ruthie Swedlund, adjunct professor in ACU’s Nutrition and Kinesiology Department, and a trip to the Abilene Zoo. The events gave students a chance to connect with one ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats enjoy morning of fun during Mentor Group Olympics

August 22, 2025 by Steven Infante, John Stai and Daniel Curd

Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday, inviting new students to compete in a variety of fast-paced and lighthearted challenges. Events included 9 Square, flag tag, water volleyball, ACU trivia, dodgeball, basketball, the potato sack race and more. This year’s victors, Mentor Group 12, clinched the prestigious title of ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats arrive on campus for move-in day and Wildcat Week

August 20, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

New student move-in day marked the start of the semester as ACU welcomed the class of 2029. Families and students arrived at residence halls across campus, where Wildcat Week peer leaders and hall staff helped unload boxes and guide residents through the check-in process. The move-in experience kicked off Wildcat Week, ACU’s orientation program ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats and families gather for Goodbye Blessing

August 20, 2025 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd

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…]

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Gallery: Students enjoy an afternoon learning about clubs at ACU Fest

August 25, 2024 by Steven Infante

As Wildcat Week comes to a close, students had the opportunity to view many of the clubs that ACU has to offer. Students got to talk to members of different club sports, student organizations, and churches around Abilene. Students also got to enjoy food and activities from various venders like Bahama Buck's, Crumbl Cookies, and Texas Family ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats enjoy free time filled with color and fun

August 23, 2024 by Steven Infante

Nearing the end of Wildcat Week, the new students spent their free time enjoying the color in the world. Students participated in many color-based events, two of which were a Paint & Brew at the Campus Center Den and Paint Wars near the Hardin Administration building. ... [Read More…]

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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