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ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY<\/h1>\n

Accepts Invitation To The
Western Athletic Conference<\/p>\n

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ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY<\/h1>\n

Accepts Invitation To The
Western Athletic Conference<\/p>\n

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Q&A with the AD<\/h2>\n

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Learn more about the WAC with Allen Ward, ACU director of athletics<\/p>\n

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Share the Pride,
Tell a Friend<\/h2>\n

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It’s time to celebrate! Share the excitement with your friends.<\/p>\n

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SUPPORT YOUR WILDCATS<\/h2>\n

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Join the Wildcat Club today!<\/p>\n

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Learn more about ACU and our future<\/h2>\n

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