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Oct 3, 2024 · September 27, 2024 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment. The National Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued the university a construction permit to build a liquid-fueled molten salt reactor (Natura MSR-1), which makes it the first university reactor approved in more than 30 years and the first reactor licensed by the NRC in American history. Dr.
Homecoming events promote community, connection - The …
3 days ago · Students and alumni will have the opportunity to connect at this year’s Homecoming, which is themed “The Sky’s the Limit.”. While students spent the week participating in activities like as late-night breakfast, a scavenger hunt and Sherbet with Schubert, the celebrations are only just getting started. Friday will begin with Praise Day ...
Transfer linebacker Shaffer showcases talent in first half of season
3 days ago · After two years at Arizona State University and two trips through the transfer portal, redshirt senior Will Shaffer has found a home at ACU. Shaffer was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona, where he went to Saguaro High School and compiled an impressive high school stat sheet That includes 139 tackles, 24.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks and 2 interceptions while going 36-5 in three varsity seasons.
Keith Patterson selected as head football coach for 2022 season
Texas Tech defensive coordinator Keith Patterson is heading to Abilene after being announced as the 21st head football coach in ACU history on Tuesday afternoon. This comes after a nationwide search led by ACU’s new vice president for athletics, Zack Lassiter, and the removal of former head coach Adam Dorrel, who was just hired as […]
Playing in the 'here and now': Receiving record takes Martinez to …
3 days ago · After an impressive game against the No. 5-ranked University of Central Arkansas, in which Martinez caught seven passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns, he catapulted into the top position in the FCS rankings in receiving yards. Martinez’s efforts were crucial in ACU’s 41-34 victory. But to him, personal success pales in comparison to ...
ACU loses close battle to Oklahoma on the road - The Optimist
Sep 16, 2021 · ACU loses close battle to Oklahoma on the road. September 16, 2021 by Kauy Ostlien. The Wildcats took on their second Big 12 opponent Tuesday in Norman versus Oklahoma, where the Sooners overcame the Wildcats in a closely contested three-set sweep. In the first set, ACU found themselves at one time with a 15-9 lead over Oklahoma.
ACU heads to Vegas for challenging mid-major tournament
November 17, 2022 by Connor Mullins. ACU (2-1) heads to Las Vegas, Nevada for the Vegas Four Tournament on Nov. 21-23 at the Dollar Loan Center to take on Wright State (2-1), Weber State (1-2) and the University of California-Riverside (1-1) in back-to-back-to-back days. Head coach Brette Tanner’s Wildcats head to Vegas following a 104-46 win ...
ACU sweeps HBU during unusual series - The Optimist
May 4, 2021 · The Wildcats traveled to Houston to play the Huskies this past weekend. ACU came into the series against Houston Baptist University 22-17 while the Huskies sat at 10-28. The first game of the series began with a complete shut-out by both teams in the first two innings. Then junior designated hitter Tommy Cruz scored the […]
ACU anticipates Carnegie reclassification to research institution
Nov 1, 2021 · For the past three years, ACU has been ramping up the number of masters degrees and doctoral degrees it grants. And when the Carnegie Fall Review concludes in February, ACU anticipates to be moved up from a masters large campus to a research level three institution. Every three years the Carnegie Foundation website classifies universities […]