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It starts with a spark.
That one class. An inspiring professor.
A bold idea.
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Forbes cites ACU among top universities nationally for financial strength
Abilene Christian University ranked among the top private universities in the nation for financial health in the Forbes 2024 College Financial Grades, receiving an A rating. The list assessed 876 private universities based on financial data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Including ACU, only 54 institutions received an A grade or higher, and … Continued
ACU almost pulls off major FBS upset of Texas Tech, garners national attention
For the last several months, ACU head coach Keith Patterson has insisted the 2024 season will be a special one in his third year at the helm. In their first chance to prove their coach right, the Wildcats almost pulled off the biggest win in program history. The Wildcats went into Jones AT&T Stadium as … Continued
ACU Remembers: Dr. Joyce Curtis
Dr. Joyce Mae Curtis, 87, pioneering women’s intercollegiate athletics coach at Abilene Christian University, died Sept. 1, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the chapel at Hillcrest Church of Christ, immediately followed by a memorial service. Private burial will be in the Garden of Restful Oaks at Greenwood Memorial Park. … Continued