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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 of 7,877 marks an 8% increase over last year, a 48% increase over the past five years, and a 60% increase over the past decade. The university’s repeated record enrollments are … Continued

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 justice – to unify and enhance its growing pre-law program. The center will consolidate advising, recruiting, student programming, alumni engagement and professional preparation under a cohesive unit. This initiative reflects ACU’s … Continued

Carson Reed

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 continues to serve as executive director of ACU’s Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and is the O.L. and Irene Frazer Professor for Church Enrichment. “Dr. Reed has demonstrated a deep commitment … Continued

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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.  The affiliation recognizes that the Dukes School of Finance incorporates at least 70% of the CFA Program curriculum into its courses and places emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics … Continued

ACU to Award Honors, Degrees at Commencement May 8-9

Abilene Christian University will present 963 degrees in three Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 8, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 52 doctoral and 261 master’s degrees. On Saturday, May 9, 650 bachelor’s degrees will be presented in two ceremonies – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  The 10 a.m. … Continued

Annette Gordon-Reed to headline Spain Center lectures May 1

Abilene Christian University’s Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action will host the Don Williams and Royce Money Distinguished Lecture Series May 1 at 7 p.m. in Chapel on the Hill in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. The event, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, is free and open to the public. Register … Continued

Research, Creativity on Display at ACU Research Festival

More than 140 students from Abilene Christian University and other nearby schools presented a variety of research findings and creative projects April 7 at ACU’s 18th annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival. A related event – the Excellence in Oratory Forum – took place the night before the festival, showcasing students’ public speaking skills. … Continued

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ACU Dean Awarded Fulbright Scholar Grant to Taiwan

Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College and director of Lynay at Abilene Christian University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) grant to Taiwan. This marks Morris’s third Fulbright award, highlighting his continued commitment to global engagement and academic excellence. The Fulbright IEA Program supports U.S. higher education administrators in … Continued

Janet Donaldson

ACU Names New VP for Research, Library Dean

Abilene Christian University recently announced two new hirings in academic leadership positions: vice president for research and dean of library services and educational technology.  Dr. Janet Donaldson began work in January as ACU’s vice president for research, and Dr. Lee Anne Paris has been appointed dean of library services and educational technology, effective Aug. 1, … Continued

ACU to host collaborative U.S.-China art exhibition, dialogue

Abilene Christian University and The Grace Museum will host visiting Chinese artists and dignitaries from Jan. 15-17 for collaborative exhibitions, a public dialogue and a live painting experience, all part of an intercultural project conceived by Robert Green (’79), department chair and professor of art and design at ACU. The show in ACU’s Shore Gallery, … Continued