ACU News
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ACU joins four other universities in historic move to WAC
- Wendy Kilmer
- January 14, 2021
Abilene Christian University expects to begin intercollegiate competition in the Western Athletic Conference in 2021, ... Read More
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ACU students mark MLK Day with service
- Wendy Kilmer
- January 14, 2021
For the third year in a row, students and faculty in Abilene Christian University’s College ... Read More
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10 Questions with NEXT Lab oversight committee chair, energy expert Doug Robison
- Robin Saylor
- January 11, 2021
A thin volume of Galileo’s 1610 landmark treatise The Starry Messenger sits on a bookshelf ... Read More
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ACU Brown Library to receive TexTreasures digitization funding
- Wendy Kilmer
- December 23, 2020
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission recently awarded funding to Abilene Christian University’s Brown ... Read More
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ACU student places in national photo competition
- Wendy Kilmer
- December 17, 2020
David Mitchell, an Abilene Christian University student and photographer for ACU’s student newspaper, earned a ... Read More
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ACU Remembers: Former trustee Randy Nicholson
- Ron Hadfield
- December 14, 2020
George Randolph “Randy” Nicholson, an entrepreneur, benefactor and influential former trustee of Abilene Christian University, ... Read More
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Q&A with a December graduate in a most unusual year
- Wendy Kilmer
- December 11, 2020
Although COVID-19 precautions precluded the usual 2020 December Commencement ceremony, more than 250 ACU ... Read More
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ACU social work group plans mobile food pantry for college students
- Wendy Kilmer
- December 7, 2020
A team from Abilene Christian University’s School of Social Work, in partnership with the Community ... Read More
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ACU names new dean of College of Graduate and Professional Studies
- Wendy Kilmer
- December 1, 2020
Dr. Nannette W. Glenn has been named dean of the College of Graduate and Professional ... Read More
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ACU marriage and family therapy program to offer free counseling sessions during pandemic
- Wendy Kilmer
- December 1, 2020
The Department of Marriage and Family Studies at Abilene Christian University is offering free counseling ... Read More
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Love of chemistry, research combine to make NEXT Lab a perfect fit for ACU grad
- ACU News
- November 16, 2020
Alli Mae (Bulkley ’20) Berry joined the team in ACU’s NEXT Lab as a research ... Read More
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A nationally recognized leader in student success for two years in a row
- Robin Saylor
- November 13, 2020
ACU alumni, faculty, staff and students are regularly featured in local and national media reports. Here ... Read More
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First-year experience brings national accolades and praise from students
- Robin Saylor
- November 13, 2020
Abilene Christian is the highest-ranking university in Texas in a U.S. News and World Report benchmark focused ... Read More
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Major renovation of ACU’s Moody Coliseum to begin in December
- Wendy Kilmer
- November 12, 2020
The half-century-old domed home of Abilene Christian University’s basketball games, volleyball matches, Chapel services, Sing ... Read More
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Q&A with a nursing major who’s a wife, mom and Army veteran
- Wendy Kilmer
- November 10, 2020
Laura Hamilton is a junior at Abilene Christian University, but she’s also a wife, a ... Read More
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ACU occupational therapy program partners with Hendrick
- Wendy Kilmer
- November 5, 2020
A partnership between Abilene Christian University and Hendrick Health is providing new equipment and facilities ... Read More
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First-generation ACU student leads program to help other students
- Wendy Kilmer
- November 4, 2020
Abilene Christian is the highest-ranking university in Texas in a U.S. News and World Report ... Read More
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ACU faculty member named chair of state board of examiners
- Wendy Kilmer
- October 27, 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Abilene Christian University faculty member Dr. Lisa Merchant as chair ... Read More
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Paris ballet dancer, Abilene native Alex Maryianowski teaches ACU theatre workshop
- Wendy Kilmer
- October 21, 2020
COVID-19 shutdowns around the world brought ballet dancer Alex Maryianowski from performing with the Paris ... Read More
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ACU Remembers: Jeannette Lipford
- Ron Hadfield
- September 25, 2020
Nellie Jeannette Scruggs Lipford (’49), the matriarch of Homecoming musicals and beloved voice professor for ... Read More
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NEH awards $300,000 to team led by ACU professor
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 24, 2020
An international team directed by Dr. Curt Niccum, associate director of the Center for the ... Read More
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ACU students collaborate with other colleges to combat COVID
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 23, 2020
A coalition of student leaders in Texas colleges have a message to spread and a ... Read More
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ACU named to ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Honor Roll
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 17, 2020
For the 11th time in the last 12 years, Abilene Christian University has been recognized ... Read More
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Summit pathway focuses on peace at the border
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 17, 2020
Several sessions at Abilene Christian University’s annual Summit will tackle the topic of immigration at ... Read More
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ACU Summit moves online for 2020, focuses on peacemaking
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 15, 2020
Abilene Christian University’s annual faith and spirituality lecture series has seen a good amount of ... Read More
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ACU again tops other Texas universities in ‘U.S. News’ national rankings
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 14, 2020
For the second year in a row, Abilene Christian University is the highest-ranking university in ... Read More
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ACU hits record enrollment for third year in a row
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 10, 2020
For the third consecutive year, a record number of students enrolled for the Fall 2020 ... Read More
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ACU NEXT Lab receives patent for innovative tool to monitor molten salt flow
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 8, 2020
Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory, or NEXT Lab, has taken another step ... Read More
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ACU hires first vice president for research
- Wendy Kilmer
- September 7, 2020
Abilene Christian University announced the hiring of Dr. Russell “Rusty” Kruzelock as its first vice ... Read More
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ACU largest Texas university using 100% renewable energy
- Wendy Kilmer
- August 27, 2020
Abilene Christian University is now the largest college in Texas powered entirely with renewable energy, ... Read More
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ACU breaks ground on new residence hall and Freshman Village
- Wendy Kilmer
- August 24, 2020
Abilene Christian University students began a new school year today, and a new residence hall ... Read More
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Update on fall activities: Football, Homecoming and Family Weekend
- Robin Saylor
- August 21, 2020
ACU president Dr. Phil Schubert sent the following message on Friday, Aug. 21, regarding fall ... Read More
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Arbor Day Foundation honors ACU for tree care, conservation
- Wendy Kilmer
- August 12, 2020
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Abilene Christian University as a Tree Campus USA for 2019. ... Read More
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Master of Athletic Training program earns accreditation from CAATE
- ACU News
- June 24, 2020
The Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) program at Abilene Christian University has been accredited by the Commission on ... Read More
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ACU NEXT Lab receives grant approval from Department of Energy
- ACU News
- June 22, 2020
The NEXT Lab at Abilene Christian University has received a $120,000 budget renewal of the teams’ sponsored ... Read More
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ACU nuclear physics group grant proposal approved by Department of Energy
- ACU News
- June 12, 2020
The nuclear physics group at Abilene Christian University has been awarded a three-year renewal in funding ... Read More
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ACU nursing program receives maximum re-accreditation from CCNE
- Emerald Cassidy
- June 9, 2020
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Abilene Christian University has been re-accredited by ... Read More
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ACU Board of Trustees adds Donny Edwards, Fernando Nasmyth and Doug Robison
- ACU News
- March 6, 2020
Abilene Christian University has added three new members to its Board of Trustees: Donny Edwards ... Read More
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Princeton Review recognizes ACU’s game design program
- ACU News
- March 3, 2020
For the fifth year, ACU has earned a top ranking on The Princeton Review’s just-published ... Read More
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ACU names Ryan Bowman new director of Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Robin Saylor
- February 26, 2020
Ryan Bowman (’06), associate director of spiritual formation for Abilene Christian University, has been named ... Read More
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Study Abroad has new residential home in Oxford
- Robin Saylor
- February 13, 2020
The purchase of a new Study Abroad residence in Oxford, England, marks another exciting milestone ... Read More
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ACU nursing graduates outrank state and national NCLEX first-time test averages
- ACU News
- January 27, 2020
For 2019, the first-time pass rate for Abilene Christian University nursing graduates taking the NCLEX ... Read More
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ACU Springboard competition announces prize money to aspiring entrepreneurs
- Emerald Cassidy
- January 27, 2020
Applications for the annual Springboard competition led by ACU’s Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy ... Read More
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Student-designed virtual reality game accepted for distribution by Steam
- Loretta Fulton
- January 14, 2020
The lights just keep shining brighter on ACU’s School of Information Technology and Computing. In ... Read More
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ACU names senior VP for marketing and strategic communications
- ACU News
- December 10, 2019
Abilene Christian University has named an award-winning communications and marketing professional with 23 years of ... Read More
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Respected Broadway actress honored as distinguished alumna
- Sean Hennigan
- November 13, 2019
A group of ACU staff and alumni gathered at the Salmagundi Club in New York ... Read More
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Award-winning AP golf writer honored as distinguished alumnus
- Sean Hennigan
- November 6, 2019
A group of ACU staff and alumni gathered at the Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, ... Read More
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NEXT Lab researcher tackles project to extract medical isotope
- Loretta Fulton
- October 30, 2019
In May 2019, Diego Zometa Paniagua was preparing to graduate from Abilene Christian University with ... Read More
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ACU professor Bill Fowler receives Texas Outstanding Accounting Educator Award
- ACU News
- October 21, 2019
Bill Fowler, associate professor of accounting at Abilene Christian University, has been selected for the ... Read More
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27th annual Gutenberg Celebration to honor outstanding alumni
- ACU News
- October 18, 2019
The ACU Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will honor three distinguished alumni during the ... Read More
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Social clubs celebrate milestone anniversaries in Homecoming Parade
- Sean Hennigan
- October 11, 2019
Two ACU women’s social clubs celebrate milestone anniversaries with special activities at ACU Homecoming next ... Read More
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ACU named Chronicle of Higher Education “Great College to Work For”
- ACU News
- September 18, 2019
For 10 out of the last 11 years, ACU has been named a “Great College ... Read More
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ACU outranks other Texas universities in ‘U.S. News’ national benchmark
- ACU News
- September 10, 2019
Abilene Christian University is the highest-ranking university in Texas in a new U.S. News and ... Read More
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ACU grads Matthew Kacsmaryk and Brantley Starr confirmed as federal judges
- ACU News
- August 28, 2019
Two Abilene Christian University graduates, Matthew Kacsmaryk, J.D., and Brantley Starr, J.D., have been confirmed ... Read More
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Adjunct ACU criminal justice professor named FBI assistant director
- ACU News
- August 28, 2019
FBI director Christopher Wray has named an ACU adjunct criminal justice professor as an FBI ... Read More
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Dr. Marcia Straughn named as dean of ACU’s School of Nursing
- ACU News
- August 27, 2019
Dr. Marcia Straughn has been named as dean of ACU’s School of Nursing. Straughn previously ... Read More
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ACU Special Collections and Archives receives grant from National Endowment for the Humanities
- ACU News
- August 26, 2019
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a $40,000 grant to ACU Special Collections ... Read More
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Sigma Delta Pi Hispanic Honor Society receives national awards
- ACU News
- August 20, 2019
ACU’s Omega Gamma Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has ... Read More
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Southwest Airlines communications director honored as distinguished alumna
- Sean Hennigan
- August 14, 2019
A group of ACU staff and alumni gathered at ACU’s Dallas campus in Addison, Texas, ... Read More
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ACU earns national accreditation of teacher education program
- ACU News
- August 6, 2019
The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full seven-year accreditation to ... Read More
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2019 Summit will explore ‘Sorrow, Hope and Joy’ from the Psalms
- Robin Saylor
- July 30, 2019
ACU Summit returns Sept. 15-18 with the theme “Sorrow, Hope and Joy: Life in the Mountains ... Read More
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ACU leads collaboration with Georgia Tech, Texas A&M and Texas on nuclear project
- ACU News
- July 3, 2019
ABILENE – The NEXT Lab at Abilene Christian University, in collaboration with Georgia Institute of ... Read More
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Morris named to Fulbright National Screening Committee
- Allison Harrell
- June 17, 2019
If you are ever walking across the campus of ACU and hear someone talking about ... Read More
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Wildcats have a few stories to tell at Children’s Art and Literacy Festival
- Robin Saylor
- June 6, 2019
Once upon a time – on May 21, 2015, to be exact – the 84th ... Read More
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ACU is the first institution in Texas to be designated an Adobe Creative Campus
- ACU News
- April 23, 2019
Abilene Christian University has been recognized as an Adobe Creative Campus, based on a strong ... Read More
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Dalton receives Fulbright award to teach in Malaysia
- Loretta Fulton
- April 17, 2019
Applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, much less getting it, wasn’t on Mackenzie Dalton’s mind ... Read More
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Jirik receives Fulbright award to teach in Colombia
- Loretta Fulton
- April 16, 2019
Angela Jirik doesn’t know exactly where’s she going yet and may not know until she ... Read More
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ACU receives grant from Mellon Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities
- ACU News
- April 12, 2019
Abilene Christian University has received a $103,000 grant to digitize and distribute 30 outstanding works ... Read More
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Third Day of Giving makes ACU history
- Sarah Carlson
- April 10, 2019
The ACU community broke a record for the university’s third Day of Giving on April ... Read More
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Students present Parkinson’s research with special significance for retired professor
- Loretta Fulton
- April 8, 2019
Within months of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Lorraine Wilson (’76) had a plan of ... Read More
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ACU College of Business Administration earns AACSB accreditation extension
- ACU News
- April 4, 2019
AACSB International has announced that Abilene Christian University has earned an accreditation extension for its ... Read More
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Princeton Review recognizes ACU’s game design program
- ACU News
- March 19, 2019
For the fourth year, ACU has earned a top ranking on The Princeton Review’s just-published ... Read More
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March Madness: Men’s, women’s basketball teams honored during Chapel
- Robin Saylor
- March 18, 2019
The atmosphere in Moody Coliseum reverberated with excitement this morning as ACU president Dr. Phil ... Read More
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Blanton, Wilson García honored on Alumni Day
- Sarah Carlson
- March 5, 2019
Emotions were high and standing ovations were plentiful at the 2019 Alumni Day luncheon on ... Read More
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Alumnus dubbed ‘catering whiz’ brings talents to President’s Circle Dinner
- Sarah Carlson
- February 25, 2019
Attendees at the President’s Circle Dinner on Feb. 16, 2019, were treated to dinner catered ... Read More
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20 Under 40: ACU alumni recognized
- ACU News
- February 21, 2019
20 Under 40 is an awards program from the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, conducted with the Abilene ... Read More
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ACU recognized as top producer of Fulbright U.S. students
- ACU News
- February 11, 2019
ACU is included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most ... Read More
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Social work major receives research prize from Center for Public Justice
- Robin Saylor
- February 6, 2019
Shannon Que, senior social work major from Abilene, is one of three college students from across ... Read More
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Laura Bush to headline Friends of ACU Library fundraiser
- Robin Saylor
- January 30, 2019
The Friends of ACU Library will host former First Lady Laura Bush as featured speaker ... Read More
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NEXT Lab brings Pfeifer home to join ACU’s pioneering research program
- Dave Hogan
- January 29, 2019
When Dr. Dylan Pfeifer joined ACU’s NEXT Lab as a research engineer in August 2018, ... Read More
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Occupational therapy students adapt toys for children with special needs
- Robin Saylor
- December 17, 2018
Students in ACU’s occupational therapy program created a special kind of holiday magic by turning ... Read More
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Teacher of the Year Ashlock known for genuinely caring
- Loretta Fulton
- December 12, 2018
One of the student comments that led to Dr. Rodney Ashlock’s selection as ACU’s 2018 ... Read More
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Teague remembered in historic on-campus funeral service
- Ron Hadfield
- December 7, 2018
About 300 friends and family of the late Dr. William J. Teague (’52) gathered Thursday ... Read More
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Teague: The changing of the watch
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
Published in People and Programs of the Past Decade, 1981-91, a review of the Teague administration ... Read More
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Teague: Humor, dedication, diversity are traits of ACU chancellor
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
This article appeared in the Lifestyle section of the Abilene Reporter-News on Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991. ... Read More
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Teague: Hilltop Imagineer
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
The text of Dr. Cheryl M. Bacon’s profile of Dr. William J. Teague in the ... Read More
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Interview with William J. Teague
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
(Date and publication unknown) What do you perceive to be the relationship between the university and ... Read More
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Teague: ACU’s chief still has time to lend an ear
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
This article appeared in the Oct. 3, 1990, edition of the Abilene Reporter-News. When I ... Read More
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Teague: University building blocks
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
This story by Kathie Henry appeared in the 1985 Prickly Pear. Since his inauguration in ... Read More
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Teague: Maintaining excellence is challenge for 1990s
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
This article appeared in the Winter 1990 issue of ACU Today. By William J. Teague ... Read More
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Teague: Office of the President
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
This story by Kelly Tolson appeared in the 1983 Prickly Pear. “This has been a ... Read More
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Renewing a Commitment: The inaugural address of president William J. Teague
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
The inaugural address of ACU’s ninth president, delivered Feb. 19, 1982 In our age, there ... Read More
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Teague: Alliance between corporations, colleges vital
- ACU News
- December 7, 2018
This article appeared in the November/December 1982 issue of West Texas Business. By Walter Burch ... Read More
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ACU’s CEO named 2018 Global Chapter of the Year
- Alyssa High
- December 6, 2018
Abilene Christian University’s chapter of Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization was named 2018 Global Chapter of the ... Read More
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ACU Remembers: Dr. William J. Teague
- Ron Hadfield
- December 5, 2018
Dr. William J. Teague (’52), chancellor emeritus of Abilene Christian University, died in Abilene on ... Read More
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10 Questions with Duke professor Charles Holton, J.D.
- Robin Saylor
- November 2, 2018
Not everyone who needs a lawyer can afford one, and sometimes their stories are the ... Read More
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International students headed to National Leadership Forum in D.C.
- Loretta Fulton
- October 26, 2018
All three are from Africa, all three are exceptional students, all three are active in ... Read More
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Mother-daughter duo’s latest book features Christmas decor from leading designers
- Alyssa High
- October 18, 2018
While many mother-daughter bonds are forces to be reckoned with, this pair has a special ... Read More
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NEXT Lab receives $3.2 million from Robison Excelsior Foundation
- Sarah Carlson
- October 16, 2018
The Robison Excelsior Foundation has pledged $3.2 million to Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental ... Read More
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Sing Song performances from years past now available online
- Courtney McGaha
- October 11, 2018
Editor’s Note: Courtney McGaha is a member of the ACU Class of 2013. In March ... Read More
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New book brings detailed history of ACU football to life
- Ron Hadfield
- October 9, 2018
Of the various books published about Abilene Christian University through the decades, none has been ... Read More
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26th annual Gutenberg Celebration to honor outstanding alumni
- ACU News
- October 4, 2018
The ACU Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will honor three distinguished alumni during the ... Read More
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ACU extends Cenergistic energy conservation program through 2022
- ACU News
- September 20, 2018
Abilene Christian University has renewed and expanded its energy conservation plan with Cenergistic, an energy ... Read More
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Barna, ACU partner in research on how faith impacts the workplace
- ACU News
- September 20, 2018
You might expect most people of faith to see being a “pastor” or “missionary” as ... Read More
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ACU named one of nation’s top universities for 2019
- ACU News
- September 12, 2018
Abilene Christian University was again recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2019 ... Read More
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Alumnus, professor emeritus launch cross-cultural assessment tools
- Loretta Fulton
- September 10, 2018
So, you think you’re ready to live and work in eastern Europe for a few ... Read More
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2018 Summit features 16 pathways focused on wholeness
- Robin Saylor
- September 7, 2018
All-day and half-day thematic “pathways” on 16 topics related to achieving spiritual wholeness are featured ... Read More
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NEXT Lab receives federal funding to partner with Idaho National Lab, MIT, Yale and others on research reactor
- ACU News
- August 31, 2018
The NEXT Lab at Abilene Christian University has been awarded $150,000 in funding by the ... Read More
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Onstead Science Center marks completion of Vision in Action
- Sarah Carlson
- August 31, 2018
The Anthony Lobby of the Robert R. and Kay Onstead Science Center was packed Friday, ... Read More
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Better Together: Homecoming reunions move to tailgates
- Craig Fisher
- August 13, 2018
Editor’s note: Craig Fisher (’92), assistant vice president for alumni and university relations, writes about a ... Read More
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ACU makes “Great Colleges to Work For” list for ninth year
- ACU News
- July 18, 2018
For nine out of the past 10 years, ACU has been named a “Great College ... Read More
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Garrett passes ACU Foundation torch to Benham
- Sarah Carlson
- July 18, 2018
The ACU Foundation has a new president: Bradley Benham (’05), formerly a foundation gift officer, ... Read More
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ACU announces new vice president for student life
- Robin Saylor
- July 12, 2018
Dr. Scott McDowell has been named vice president for student life at Abilene Christian University ... Read More
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Caitlin Winegeart (’11) | Master of Accountancy
- ACU News
- June 28, 2018
Caitlin Winegeart’s internship at Wal-Mart’s headquarters paid off nicely with a job waiting for her ... Read More
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Dr. Mikee Delony | Language and Literature
- ACU News
- June 20, 2018
Dr. Mikee Delony did not start out to be an English teacher – or any teacher ... Read More
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Dr. Sheila Jones | Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Nutrition
- ACU News
- June 19, 2018
For Dr. Sheila Jones, Abilene Christian University’s Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center is more ... Read More
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Day of Giving exceeds goal with more than 770 gifts
- Sarah Carlson
- May 17, 2018
The ACU community successfully came together May 15 to #SupportWildcats for ACU’s second Day of ... Read More
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Recent grad to teach in Kyrgyzstan as Fulbright Scholar
- Loretta Fulton
- May 7, 2018
Thanks to help from ACU’s Office of Major Scholarships, Kyle Yarbrough (’13) was awarded a ... Read More
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Two newest Fulbright Scholars ready for adventure
- ACU News
- April 23, 2018
Lindsie Lawson and Mackenzie Sanderson will barely have time to celebrate graduation before it’s time ... Read More
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Physics students, faculty participate in landmark research
- Loretta Fulton
- April 5, 2018
“Surprising Result Shocks Scientists Studying Spin,” the headline from a Brookhaven National Laboratory news release ... Read More
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Anthony succeeds Packer as chair, Culpepper and Wilburn added to board
- Ron Hadfield
- February 20, 2018
When historians look back on the tenures of Abilene Christian University board chairs named Packer, ... Read More
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Tom Craig’s farewell to Sing Song marked by memories
- Lauren Franco
- February 15, 2018
With their blue shirts covered in silver duct tape numbers, a small group scattered from ... Read More
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ACU’s CEO named 2017 Global Chapter of the Year
- ACU News
- January 31, 2018
Abilene Christian University’s chapter of Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization was named 2017 Global Chapter of the ... Read More
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Cavitt appointed to Council for Exceptional Children board
- ACU News
- January 9, 2018
Dr. Dennis Cavitt, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, has been appointed to ... Read More
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Stevens Park honors legacy of former president, first lady
- Ron Hadfield
- December 5, 2017
The late Dr. John C. Stevens (’38) was an unabashed patriot who likely never heard ... Read More
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OMA video projects bring misunderstood diversity issues to light
- Robin Saylor
- November 30, 2017
Christi Lim, president of the International Students’ Association, hoped to challenge misconceptions about cultural differences ... Read More
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Unique course teaches students how to give well
- Robin Saylor
- November 27, 2017
An Abilene nonprofit organization was awarded $25,000 from a national group thanks to two students ... Read More
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Aquino co-edits handbook on the epistemology of theology
- ACU News
- November 20, 2017
Dr. Frederick Aquino (’89), professor of theology in ACU’s Graduate School of Theology, with Dr. William ... Read More
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Professor of Old Testament pens book of meditations
- ACU News
- November 20, 2017
Dr. Mark Hamilton (’89), professor of Old Testament at ACU’s Graduate School of Theology, published Meditations ... Read More
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Anthony elected first woman to chair ACU board
- Ron Hadfield
- November 14, 2017
April (Bullock ’89) Anthony of Dallas will make Abilene Christian University history early next year ... Read More
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Grand opening of Study Abroad location in Leipzig draws a crowd
- Robin Saylor
- October 31, 2017
The grand opening last week of ACU’s new Study Abroad villa in Leipzig marks an ... Read More
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Anthony, Gasore named 2018 Alumni Award recipients
- Sarah Carlson
- October 30, 2017
Abilene Christian University will honor April Anthony, of Dallas, Texas, and Serge Gasore, of Kigali, ... Read More
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Homecoming 2017: The Cats are Back!
- ACU News
- October 18, 2017
Homecoming 2017 will take place Oct. 19-22, featuring favorite events as well as new traditions, ... Read More
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ACU to host Christianity and Literature conference in Dallas
- ACU News
- September 27, 2017
ACU will host the Southwest Conference on Christianity and Literature on Oct. 5-7 at the ... Read More
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ICUT renames its highest award in honor of Bob Hunter
- Emerald Cassidy
- September 25, 2017
The Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT) has renamed its highest award in honor ... Read More
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ACU named one of nation’s top universities
- Robin Saylor
- September 12, 2017
Abilene Christian University was again recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “Best Colleges” ... Read More
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Halbert-Walling Research Center provides room for discovery
- Sarah Carlson
- August 23, 2017
Sussan Talamas never stops smiling. She smiles when she talks about the culture shock she ... Read More
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ACU professor hired by U.S. Department of Justice
- ACU News
- August 21, 2017
An ACU professor has been hired as a top ethics attorney in the U.S. Department ... Read More
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Master of Athletic Training degree accepting applications
- Robin Saylor
- August 2, 2017
ACU will offer a new graduate program within the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition: a Master ... Read More
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ACU makes “Great College to Work For” list for 8th year
- ACU News
- July 25, 2017
The Chronicle of Higher Education named ACU a 2017 “Great College to Work For” in ... Read More
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Day of Giving largest in the university’s history
- Sarah Carlson
- May 24, 2017
The Abilene Christian University community came together like never before on our first-ever Day of ... Read More
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Kirby fund a resource for students in need
- Sarah Carlson
- May 20, 2017
Glasses. Diapers. Groceries. Rent. Staff members in the office of Student Life at Abilene Christian ... Read More
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Men sing about dating, sex more often than women
- ACU News
- May 18, 2017
A new analysis of popular song lyrics from 1960-2008 reveals that men sing about both ... Read More
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Lee presented with honorary doctorate
- Sarah Carlson
- May 16, 2017
Eddie Lee, superintendent of Midland Christian School, on Saturday received an honorary Doctor of Humane ... Read More
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Abbey Moses named Fulbright Scholar
- Kathryn Hamilton
- May 4, 2017
Abbey Moses, senior pre-law political science major and former Students’ Association president, has been awarded ... Read More
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ACU’s Alpha Chi chapter named best in the nation
- Kathryn Hamilton
- April 26, 2017
ACU’s chapter of Alpha Chi national honor society was awarded the President’s Cup as the ... Read More
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Friends honor ‘Doc’ through scholarship
- Sarah Carlson
- April 5, 2017
Several Dallas-area businessmen and ACU alumni are spearheading an effort to honor the legacy of the late C.E. “Doc” ... Read More
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Princeton Review recognizes ACU’s game design program
- Kathryn Hamilton
- March 28, 2017
For the second year, ACU has earned a #27 ranking on The Princeton Review’s just-published list saluting ... Read More
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ACU to offer new Master of Science in Community Nutrition
- Jacque Frick
- March 21, 2017
ACU announces the creation of a new, online graduate program within the Department of Kinesiology ... Read More
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Two trustees added to ACU Board
- Robin Saylor
- March 7, 2017
Abilene Christian University has added two new members to its Board of Trustees: Cecil Eager ... Read More
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Halbert-Walling Research Center opens
- Sarah Carlson
- February 28, 2017
The Abilene Christian University community came out in force Feb. 17 to celebrate the grand opening ... Read More
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Missionaries, advocate honored at Alumni Day
- Sarah Carlson
- February 22, 2017
Chelsea (Thornton ’01) Buchholtz still can’t believe she’s Abilene Christian University’s 2017 Young Alumna of the ... Read More
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Aquino invited to give keynote lecture at Oxford University
- Jacque Frick
- February 20, 2017
Dr. Frederick Aquino, professor of Theology in the Graduate School of Theology at ACU, has ... Read More
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Childers invited to present in Rome
- Jacque Frick
- February 13, 2017
Dr. Jeff Childers of the Graduate School of Theology at ACU has been invited to ... Read More
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New home for speech, language center
- Jacque Frick
- February 10, 2017
ACU’s Center for Speech and Language Disorders has moved to the Duncum Center, at the ... Read More
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Cope honored by Texas Bar for conflict resolution efforts
- Haley Remenar
- February 8, 2017
The Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the State Bar of Texas honored ACU’s Dr. Joey ... Read More
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‘Owning Faith’ tackles issues of teen spirituality
- Kathryn Hamilton
- February 7, 2017
Youth may grow up in the church, going to Sunday school or mid-week youth groups, ... Read More
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ACU CEO named #1 in the nation
- Robin Saylor
- November 2, 2016
ACU’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) won best overall chapter in the nation at the ... Read More
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Jacob’s Dream celebrates 10th anniversary
- Haley Remenar
- September 16, 2016
One of the most photographed sites in Abilene celebrates its 10th year as a landmark ... Read More
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World renowned physicist one of ACU’s outstanding alumni
- Sarah Carlson
- July 12, 2016
To understand what Dr. H. Jeff Kimble (’71) does for a living, you can’t picture ... Read More
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COBA names new dean
- ACU News
- May 9, 2016
Dr. Brad Crisp has been named as the new dean for the College of Business ... Read More
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JMC students win advertising awards
- ACU News
- February 29, 2016
Students from ACU’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication won several awards at the American ... Read More