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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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Gallery: Willie the Wildcat steals the show during The 502s concert

August 23, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

On the second night of Wildcat Week 2024, campus welcomed The 502s for the annual Wildcat Week Concert at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday night. Before the concert, SGA held a soda bar, featuring fun ACU-inspired drinks. The band played many of their hit songs and even performed in a circle around the crowd. The highlight of the night was when Willie ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats fight for victory during Mentor Group Olympics

August 22, 2024 by Steven Infante and Hannah Park

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…]

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Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene during Wednesday’s Wildcat Week Free Time

August 21, 2024 by Steven Infante and Daniel Curd

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…]

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Gallery: Parents say goodbye and pray over students at the Goodbye Blessing

August 21, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

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…]

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Gallery: Wildcat Week ushers in class of 2028 during move-in day

August 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

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…]

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Gallery: Abilene community welcomes new Wildcats with Candlelight Devo

August 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

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…]

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

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3. Seniors

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