Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives

Can you solve this original ACU-themed crossword puzzle from the 1993 Fall issue of ACU Today???

Post your answers in the comments!

New research featured on our blog by ENGL 325 Advanced Composition student, Mikhail Fortner, is centered on the proposition: How does the historical context of 18th century hymn writing contribute to the composition of “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing?”

https://blogs.acu.edu/specialcollections/2026/05/26/come-thou-fount-of-every-blessing/

Abilene Christian University, what were you like in the 90s???

Take a look at some of these pictures from the 1991 Winter issue of ACU Today!

In Spring 2026, Dr. Laura Carroll’s ENGL 325: Advanced Composition students were challenged to engage Special Collections broadly, and, more specifically, with the hymnal collection. Each student wrote a research paper on a topic inspired by the hymnal collection. Their research included databases, interviews, library print resources, and data collection. Today we welcome ACU student Ashlyn Anderson to the blog. Click on the link below to read more about her topic:

"Tradition and Transformation: Worship Evolution at Abilene Christian University"

https://blogs.acu.edu/specialcollections/2026/05/12/tradition-and-transformation-worship-evolution-at-abilene-christian-university/