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The Student Government Association allocated $36,500 among various student organizations at its semi-annual budget meeting on Thursday. Student organizations received more funding this semester than […]
Office of Spiritual Life implements key changes to small group ...
2 days ago · The Office of Spiritual Life has begun the new year and the new semester with key changes to small group Chapels, including the addition of a mandatory meeting for small group chapel leaders. The changes come with a set of three goals that The Office of Spiritual Life has in the spring semester. “Our three words […]
ACU Online programs recognized in national rankings
3 days ago · ACU Online’s Psychology and Business Management programs were recognized as the nation’s best online bachelor’s programs by U.S. News & World Report. The Psychology program, which is the only nationally recognized program in Texas, was ranked #18 for the first time. The business management program, which was ranked #79, appeared on the list for the […]
‘Keep your head up’ through slow start for women’s tennis
6 days ago · The beginning of the women’s tennis season began with some unexpected adversity early on in the season. While dealing with injuries and sickness, the team is now 0-3 on the year. This season began with matches against New Mexico State, Texas Tech and SMU. All of these games in which Head Coach Bryan Rainwater said […]
Beltway Park’s McQueen to give up lead pastor role
2 days ago · For many ACU students, Beltway Park Church is a home away from home, and now that home is undergoing renovations. David McQueen, who has led the church for more than two decades as Beltway’s lead pastor, will hand the role of lead pastor to the church’s teaching pastor. Geoffrey Turner will become lead pastor, while McQueen’s new title will be “legacy pastor.” McQueen, who has led ...
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ACU defeats Tarleton to clinch conference championship, FCS …
The Wildcats made history Saturday night in Stephenville, where No. 14 ACU defeated the No. 13 Tarleton State Texans 35-31 in the I-20 rivalry game. The eighth win of the season secured a spot in the NCAA FCS playoffs, ACU’s first conference championship and the most wins in a season since moving to the Div. I […]
ACU’s next athletics move needs to take some time – and winning
Dec 13, 2024 · After ACU won the United Athletic Conference championship, some fans are wondering if this is the university’s chance to break into the FBS. Not just yet. Instant gratification is non-existent in college athletics – unless you are Texas or Oklahoma. ACU will need to complete several tasks before joining an FBS conference. The first is to keep winning. Head Coach Keith Patterson broke the ...
Endowment, other factors boost ACU on Forbes ranking
Aug 29, 2024 · ACU received an A on the Forbes 2024 college financial grade list, which highlights the financial stability of private universities in the nation. The Forbes 2024 college financial grades list was released earlier this month. Nearly 900 private universities were ranked, and ACU was in the top 50. Forbes calculates each college’s GPA by using […]
Men’s basketball dominates in season opener against Howard Payne
In the opening game of the season, the Wildcats defeated Howard Payne 107-74 in Moody Coliseum on Monday. The leading scorer for ACU was Leonardo Bettiol, junior forward from Roncade, Italy, with 22 points, one point short of his career high. ACU dominated the entire game, leading from beginning to end. However, the Wildcats turned […]