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Lilly Endowment awards $1 million to support efforts of ACU Graduate School of Theology

Abilene Christian University has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the expansion and sustainability of the Ministry Residency Program in the Graduate School of Theology. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, which is intended to help theological schools across the United States and Canada …

Students find special community in ACU’s Honors College

When senior Abigail Countess arrived on the Abilene Christian University campus four years ago, she didn’t yet know where to find her classrooms or how to navigate college life. But she did know one thing: she wanted community. She found it in the Honors College, surrounded by classmates who shared her curiosity, drive and faith …

ACU Named One of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek

For the fifth consecutive year, Abilene Christian University has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global leader in data analytics and industry rankings, as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026. ACU ranked at #162, a 49-spot jump from the prior year. This increase in ranking is a testament to ACU’s commitment …

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