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We Light the Fire Within
Creative thinker. Courageous leader.
Game changer. Dream maker.
It starts with a spark.
That one class. An inspiring professor.
A bold idea.
Creative thinker. Courageous leader.
Game changer. Dream maker.
It starts with a spark.
That one class. An inspiring professor.
A bold idea.
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Bringing Big Tex to campus in 1955 was no small feat
Visitors to the State Fair of Texas this month will find it hard to miss Big Tex, the 55-foot-tall cowboy who has stood sentinel over the nation’s largest state fair since 1952. Millions of fairgoers each year experience his towering presence, friendly wave and iconic “Howdy” greeting. His legacy, however, is not confined to the … Continued

Student Spotlight: Kayla Perez
Three words can be used to describe Kayla Perez: bright, young, and full of life. As a self-proclaimed Houston, Texas native and proud Latina, Kayla Perez is the perfect example of a go-getter. From studying around the clock to taking care of her horses to spending time with her boyfriend and family, Kayla doesn’t let … Continued

U.S. News highlights ACU’s nationally ranked student experience for fifth year in a row
For the fifth consecutive year, the student experience at Abilene Christian University, both in and out of the classroom, was ranked as one of the nation’s best in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today – in the categories of Study Abroad, Learning Communities, Service Learning, First-Year Experience and Senior Capstone. Overall, … Continued