THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
United Athletic · Facts & traditions
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In 1919, two campus clubs competed to raise funds for an athletics facility. The winning West Texas Club selected the Wildcat name, recognizing wildlife native to the region.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - university history and traditions
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The university encourages students, staff and faculty to wear purple on Fridays, extending school spirit beyond an individual game day.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - university history and traditions
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ACU dates its alma mater, Oh, Dear Christian College, to 1934, crediting G.C. Morlan and musical arranger Leonard Burford.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - university history and traditions
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ACU connects its Singing College nickname to the undefeated 1950 football team's radio singing performance, linking football history with the university's a cappella tradition.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - university history and traditions
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Sing Song began in 1957 under Bob Hunter's direction. Student groups developed the a cappella competition into performances combining themed medleys, costumes and choreography, making it a continuing connection between students and alumni.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - Sing Song history (2023 article)
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ACU's commencement guide describes the W-C hand sign: an OK-style gesture with the thumb and index finger separated to form a C. Students display it while singing the alma mater.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - commencement traditions
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Graduates receive a Purple Line Society lapel pin after crossing the commencement stage. The university presents it as a symbol of their continuing place in the ACU community.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: ACU - commencement traditions
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