Nearly three dozen faculty and staff members, as well as others associated with the university and former and current members of the university’s Board of Trustees, have signed an open letter ...

At a time when conversations about faith are increasingly shaped by division and debate, Dr. Richard Beck, professor of psychology, is offering a different approach. One that blends psychology, ...

Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from ...

The final submission deadline is this week for the Annual Art and Design Competition, where students submit their best work of the semester for a chance to win a $12,000 scholarship. All students who ...

A total of fourteen films will premiere Friday night at the Paramount Theatre as students compete in the 2026 FilmFest Gala. The event will begin at 7 p.m., and admission is free. FilmFest is a ...

Beginning on July 1, 2026, the Western Athletic Conference will officially become the United Athletic Conference. Following departures of many schools like Grand Canyon University and Southern Utah ...

Abilene is expected to see several new developments in 2026, bringing changes to downtown spaces, new dining and retail options and expanded flight access. One of the major downtown projects is the ...

Students are investing in electric scooters to commute across campus; however, the uprising of scooter popularity is controversial as some say they are dangerous and others find them convenient.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited ACU on Tuesday and toured the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab, guided by University President Dr. Phil Schubert and Natural Resources Founder & ...

After teaching for over 33 years and spending 22 of these years at ACU, Randy Harris, instructor in the Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry and spiritual director for the College of Biblical ...

Years of hard work along with your support are coming to fruition, and Abilene Christian University’s campus newspaper, The Optimist, has a special way to celebrate this milestone moment. Consider ...

BREAKING: The 2026 teacher of the year is Dr. Clint Buck, assistant professor of accounting in the College of Business Administration.