Category: Academic News
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
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
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
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
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