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ACU selects veteran FBS defensive coordinator as new head football coach
Keith Patterson, currently the defensive coordinator at Texas Tech University, will be the next head football coach at Abilene Christian University. Patterson’s experience includes 13 years leading some of the nation’s top defenses at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The FBS teams he coached … Continued
ACU names Zack Lassiter as vice president for athletics
Zack Lassiter, deputy athletics director for external operations at Oregon State University, will be the new vice president for athletics at Abilene Christian University, ACU president Dr. Phil Schubert announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “We had a strong pool of talented candidates from across the nation,” Schubert said. “Zack really stood out because … Continued
Aaron Watson concert, tree lighting to kick off Christmas Around the World celebration at ACU
Singer-songwriter and Abilene Christian University alumnus Aaron Watson will headline a concert at ACU Nov. 7 as the first event of Christmas Around the World, a two-week-long celebration sponsored by the Student Government Association and the International Students’ Association. The Nov. 7 kick-off event will include food trucks, vendors, photo spots and displays showcasing a … Continued
ACU receives CCCU grant focusing on immigration, inclusion
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities announced last week that Abilene Christian University is one of six CCCU-member institutions selected to receive a $10,000 grant as a part of the Inclusion Immigration Collaborative. The grant is designed to support projects that engage students with other groups to build more inclusive and welcoming communities across … Continued
ACU alumni to gather for Homecoming on campus Oct. 14-17
Abilene Christian University’s Homecoming will return to an in-person format after missing last year due to pandemic concerns. Alumni will be back in Abilene for traditional Homecoming festivities Oct. 14-17 with the theme “Any Dream Will Do.” Many of the weekend’s activities, including Chapel and class reunions, are taking place outdoors to reduce the spread … Continued
ACU student investment fund hits $2 million
Students at Abilene Christian University are managing a now-multi-million-dollar investment fund that is part of the university’s endowment. The Student Trading and Research (STAR) Fund gives students first-hand experience with investing and financial management, and their success led to the fund reaching a new high of $2 million at the start of the 2021-22 academic … Continued
Two new executives join ACU leadership
Abilene Christian University announced the hiring of two new executives this week. Dan Macaluso is the next vice president for advancement and will begin work at ACU on Oct. 1. Blair Schroeder began recently as the chief planning officer, a newly created position. Vice President for Advancement Macaluso is a senior consultant and principal in … Continued
ACU named among ‘2021 Great Colleges to Work For’
Abilene Christian University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program, marking the 12th time ACU has been recognized in the last 13 years. The results, released online Sept. 13 and published in the Sept. 17 issue of the … Continued
Arbor Day Foundation honors ACU for tree care, conservation
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Abilene Christian University as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution for 2020 – the eighth year ACU has been included in the list. Tree Campus Higher Education, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and … Continued