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Service learning at ACU challenges students to make a global difference

Service learning – a hallmark of the Abilene Christian University experience – is one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has again recognized ACU among the nation’s best in its 2025 rankings. For the sixth consecutive year, ACU earned top marks in the “Programs That Enhance Student Experience” category, ranking in six … Continued

10 Questions with JMC grad and history buff Regina Burns

Although Black History Month is February, for ACU alumna Regina L. Burns (’83) it has become a year-round passion.  Her fascination with key figures in Black history was sparked in the 1990s, while she served as news director for a country music station in Memphis, Tennessee. She was asked to produce a radio documentary about … Continued

Senior Capstone is crowning experience for ACU undergraduates

From filmmaking in Cambodia to studying Native American pictographs with multispectral imaging, ACU students are putting their knowledge into practice every day. Experiential learning – or learning by doing – is an important part of an ACU education and is built into the curriculum for all undergraduate majors from their freshman through senior years. Their … Continued

First-year experience brings national accolades and praise from students

  As a freshman, Nataly Zuniga quickly found her place in the ACU community, joining in time-honored traditions like Freshman Follies and kicking off new traditions like tailgating and football at Wildcat Stadium. She joined other freshmen in Cornerstone, a first-year seminar class that sets the foundation for their education at ACU. “I especially enjoyed … Continued

Student reflection: ‘This is my ACU’

We’ve asked ACU junior Karissa Idoko to periodically reflect on her time as an ACU student. Her insights on LinkedIn, which can be found here, are a way of documenting her life and saying, “This is my ACU!” As an international student from Nigeria, Idoko has a unique perspective that brings peace and positivity. We … Continued

FilmFest celebrates 20th anniversary with record-setting event

FilmFest returned to the Paramount Theatre April 19 to celebrate its 20th year promoting student filmmaking. This was a record year for FilmFest with 40 submitted scripts and 27 submitted films leading to the Gala premiere of 16 narrative, documentary and animated films. During the evening, students received awards for excellence in filmmaking in 15 … Continued

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Students in business consulting class make global impact in Costa Rica

Can something as simple as old leather airplane seats make a profound impact? For students in the College of Business Administration’s Social Enterprise Consulting class, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Last summer, six students embarked on a Study Abroad trip to Costa Rica, spending 16 days immersed in the world of Wearsos, a pioneering … Continued

NEXT Lab director gains access, insight into U.S. Nuclear Navy operations

  Abilene Christian University is breaking new ground with its Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory, or  NEXT Lab, creating exciting opportunities for students and faculty. A key example is Dr. Rusty Towell’s recent invitation to the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Visitor Program, allowing a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most experienced operator of nuclear reactors. As … Continued

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18 Must-Know Traditions for Every New ACU Wildcat

When you step onto the campus at Abilene Christian University, you’re not just joining a school. You’re becoming part of a proud heritage of loyalty and traditions that span more than 118 years of Wildcat spirit! We’ve got traditions that bring our community together, boost our faith, cheer on our athletes and celebrate what it … Continued