DOE taps ACU, Natura to receive critical nuclear reactor fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a plan to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to Abilene Christian University and its partner, Natura…
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ACU launches new Master of Science in kinesiology program
Abilene Christian University announces the launch of its new Master of Science in kinesiology, a dynamic, Christ-centered graduate program designed to prepare students for…
ACU Dallas Launches Applied Research Center to Foster Transformative, Faith-Inspired Research
Abilene Christian University (ACU) proudly announces the launch of the Applied Research Center (ARC), a new initiative that empowers students and faculty to engage…
Texas legislature funds water desalination through Texas Tech, ACU, Natura Resources partnership
A recent appropriation from the Texas Legislature, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, focuses on water desalination and directs research funding to Texas Tech University…
ACU confers more than 800 degrees at May Commencement, honors Olympian with Outlive Your Life Award
ACU awarded 810 degrees May 9, 10 in three Commencement ceremonies at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 9, ceremony at 7 p.m. awarded 216…
ACU hires director for new nuclear engineering graduate program
Abilene Christian University has hired Dr. Mark DeHart from Idaho National Laboratory to lead a new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering, including…
ACU named a Military Friendly School for 2025-26
Abilene Christian University earned the Military Friendly School designation in the 2025-26 listings set to be published in the May and October issue of…
Two ACU students receive $40,000 Sumners scholarships
Abilene Christian University sophomores Eric Vergane and Haylee Newman have each been awarded $40,000 scholarships by The Sumners Foundation. They are among 36 undergraduate…
ACU offers $80K to Hendrick Healthcare Academy graduates
Abilene Christian University is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy and choose a…
ACU achieves elite academic recognition with Carnegie Research 2 status
Abilene Christian University has earned Research 2 (R2) status in the latest update from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education – a…