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Beyond the Classroom: 5 ways ACU Prepares You for an Exciting Career

Learning isn’t just about sitting in a classroom. At ACU, we believe some of the most important lessons happen when you’re out doing things, whether in your own community or around the world. We call it experiential learning, and it’s a big part of what you’ll get in your education here. These experiences help you … Continued
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ACU Chapel Unpacked

Get ready to experience the many facets of ACU Chapel, where worship comes alive with devotion, song and camaraderie! The whole experience only lasts about 30 minutes but the impact will last your entire life. Here’s what you need to know about the different Chapel offerings. Moody Chapel Moody Chapel is one of the university’s … Continued

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20 Tips to Rock Your Freshman Year in College

You’ve done your homework, picked the perfect college, made your way through the admissions process and received your acceptance package. Congratulations! Now – as you eagerly await the first day of class – is the perfect time to start thinking about how to successfully navigate your freshman year. We asked Wildcats and former Wildcats to … Continued

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12 Fun Things to do in Abilene, Texas

Beyond the boundaries of Abilene Christian University, the city of Abilene offers a welcoming community that will soon feel like your second home. Take a leisurely stroll through picturesque parks, cozy up with a book at a local coffee shop, or gather your friends for an unforgettable night out on the town! Abilene is your … Continued

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10 Best Questions to Ask Your Admissions Counselor

Starting college is an exciting and sometimes daunting step on your life’s journey. The choice you make will set the stage for a transformative chapter in your life as you learn, grow and forge lifelong connections. At Abilene Christian University, we want to guide you through the college search process as you make this life-changing … Continued

Renovated Sikes Hall to reopen with new name

Abilene Christian University’s Sikes Hall, originally opened 1977, is undergoing renovation and is closed for the 2023-24 academic year. When it reopens in August 2024, it will sport a new look – and a new name. Its reopening will coincide with the permanent closure of Mabee Hall, and Sikes will be rechristened as Mabee Hall … Continued

Second NRC official visits ACU’s NEXT Lab

The Honorable David Wright, a member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), visited Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) Dec. 6 to meet with senior leaders from ACU and Natura Resources.  Wright is the second NRC official to visit NEXT Lab; NRC chair Christopher Hanson came to ACU’s campus in … Continued

Genevieve Graessle, senior English major from Austin, helped KACU take second place in student newscast in the Public Journalists Media Association awards.

Student-staffed ACU radio station receives state, national awards

  KACU, Abilene’s National Public Radio station, recently took home second place nationally for student newscasts from the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA). Four full-time staff members manage station operations and oversee the students in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Abilene Christian University who serve as reporters and on-air hosts. Heather Claborn, … Continued

Students at a dinner during last years' Culture Week.

ACU offices collaborating to create Multicultural Week

For the first time at Abilene Christian University, the Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are collaborating to create Multicultural Week to celebrate diversity across campus. In previous years, different departments and offices have held events, such as Culture Week, but this will be the first year for … Continued