The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club led its 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The women competed in ribbon run, cow sorting, and goat tying, and the ...

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 ...

When I first stepped into The Optimist newsroom, I was a curious, anxious and passionate 18-year-old. I barely spoke during story pitch meetings and nervously awaited feedback from my editors. By the ...

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 ...

Ko Jo Kai and Gamma Sigma Phi swept all four judging categories over the weekend to win this year’s Sing Song sorority and fraternity categories. The mixed class of sophomores and freshmen took the ...

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 & ...

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 ...

ACUPD responded to a traffic accident involving a golf cart and SUV at the intersection of Campus Court and EN 18th ST. Only minor injuries reported.

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 ...

Graduation is just four weeks away, but certainty about landing a job is not. The March jobs report offers some reassurance, yet for the Class of 2026, it also shows a more complicated situation. On ...