Category: Academic News
ACU Professor Wins Michael J. Gerson Memorial Prize for Excellence in Writing on Faith and Public Life
Dr. Brad East, associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University, received the 2026 Michael J. Gerson Memorial Prize for Excellence in Writing on…
ACU’s Endowment Tops $1 Billion Mark
Abilene Christian University’s endowment has surpassed $1 billion, placing it among the top private university endowments nationally. For the fiscal year ending June 30,…
ACU Launches Two New Speech-Language Pathology Certificate Programs
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is creating more pathways into a speech-language pathology career through two new undergraduate certificate programs. The Speech-Language Pathology Certificate provides…
U.S. News Recognizes ACU for Excellence in Teaching, Research, Innovation
Abilene Christian University earned national honors in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges, securing top rankings across undergraduate teaching, undergraduate research…
Historic Molten Salt Reactor Coolant Arrives at ACU’s NEXT Lab
Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Lab (NEXT Lab) and its partner Natura Resources reached another milestone in the development of the Molten…
ACU Sees Record Enrollment for 9th Consecutive Year
Abilene Christian University achieved its ninth consecutive year of record enrollment, with more than 7,800 students enrolled for Fall 2026. The student body total…
ACU Creates New Center for Pre-Law Professions
Abilene Christian University has established the Center for Pre-Law Professions – led by executive director Chris Riley, J.D., associate professor of government and criminal…
Dr. Carson Reed to Lead ACU’s College of Biblical Studies
Abilene Christian University named Dr. Carson Reed as dean of the College of Biblical Studies. In addition to his new role as dean, Reed…
ACU Joins CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
Abilene Christian University has been welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, offering new opportunities for students and demonstrating alignment with professional credentialing. …