Abilene Christian University launched 833 new college graduates into the world in ceremonies May 12, 13 at Moody Coliseum, with an inspirational message by 1977 ACU alumnus and pastor, speaker and bestselling author Max Lucado. ““Do not meditate on the mess. Do not rehearse your fears. You do nothing by setting your eyes on the … Continued
A group of top students in Abilene Christian University’s May 2023 graduating class were honored April 27 in the Chapel on the Hill during the University Scholars awards ceremony. Students are nominated by faculty within each department, and ACU’s faculty senate elects the top 50 students across all departments. Eligibility for the honor requires a … Continued
Emmy Award-winning ABC News correspondent John Quiñones will speak at Abilene Christian University Saturday, May 6, in Hunter Welcome Center about “Opportunity Through Education.” The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee and pastries, and the program will begin at 9:30. The speaking engagement is jointly hosted … Continued
A major gift from an anonymous donor has provided immediate funding for a new scholarship program at Abilene Christian University. The donation is designated to assist high-achieving business students demonstrating the greatest amount of financial need. “The premise of this program is to enable academically gifted students to attend ACU, though they don’t have the … Continued
Abilene Christian University’s 67th annual Sing Song will return to its longtime home, Moody Coliseum, for the first time since 2020 after taking place in alternate locations and formats the past two years during the pandemic and the renovation of Moody. Showtimes are March 31 at 8 p.m. and April 1 at 2 p.m. and … Continued
Abilene Christian University is partnering with University Gear Shop and eCampus.com for the operation of branded merchandise and textbooks and course materials beginning March 14. UGS will be the provider for ACU’s in-person campus store, as well as extended campus locations and a gear shop website with a deep inventory of branded merchandise and apparel. … Continued
Former longtime Abilene Christian University trustee Nola Sharron Owen Drury (’72) died Feb. 27, 2023, at age 72. Visitation will be held March 7, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home (7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76134). A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on March 8, 2023, at Altamesa … Continued
The Board of Trustees of Abilene Christian University voted unanimously to establish a $10 million endowment to fund the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The endowment is designed to support the ACU community through initiatives including student leadership scholarships, faculty recruiting and retention, and mentorship programs. “Our strategic plan challenges us to continue to … Continued
Dr. Robert D. “Bob” Hunter (’52) died Feb. 11, 2023, at age 94, concluding an energetic life spent in service to Abilene Christian University, Texas higher education, the Abilene community and the state of Texas. Visitation will be held April 28, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. in the McCaleb Conference Center of ACU’s Hunter Welcome Center … Continued