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Determined first-generation student finds faith, community amid adversity

Matias Montanes, a first-generation international student from Spain, will graduate from Abilene Christian University this weekend, taking with him much more than a diploma.  A tennis scholarship brought Matias to Abilene, Texas – a place he knew nothing about. Despite minimal knowledge of the English language, he traveled to the U.S. with a passion for … Continued

Nearly 500 students set to receive degrees at ACU’s December Commencement

ACU will present 496 degrees this weekend in two Commencement ceremonies taking place at Moody Coliseum Friday and Saturday. The Friday, Dec. 15, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 165 master’s and 67 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, Dec. 16, 264 bachelor’s degrees will be presented at 10 a.m. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed; visit acu.edu/commencement … Continued

Second NRC official visits ACU’s NEXT Lab

The Honorable David Wright, a member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), visited Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) Dec. 6 to meet with senior leaders from ACU and Natura Resources.  Wright is the second NRC official to visit NEXT Lab; NRC chair Christopher Hanson came to ACU’s campus in … Continued

2023 Teacher of the Year finds joy in student mentoring, relationships

The refreshing perspective of students who are new every four years offers a continual reminder of the joy of nursing for ACU’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. That freshness is what drew her to a career in higher education, and she says getting to walk alongside young adults during their college years inspires her own … Continued

TIEC EduTech partnership

ACU Partners with TIEC and EduTech to Expand Higher Education Horizons in Nigeria

Unlocking New Avenues in U.S. Higher Education for Nigerian Students In a significant global academic collaboration, Abilene Christian University (ACU) is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with EduTech Global Inc. and the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC) to enhance higher education accessibility for students in Nigeria. The association, sealed with a formal proclamation of … Continued

Newsweek America's Top Online Colleges 2024

ACU named among America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek

For the third consecutive year, Abilene Christian University has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2024. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “ACU proudly stands among the nation’s premier online institutions,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief administrative officer for ACU Dallas. … Continued

Flyer for the Master of Divinity for Military Chaplaincy program.

ACU GST offering scholarship for military chaplains

[aesop_image img=”https://mllcnzvqahci.i.optimole.com/cb:a79E.7a2e/w:auto/h:auto/q:mauto/f:best/https://acu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Military-Chaplaincy-Pic_Opt_Square.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”40%” alt=”Flyer for the Master of Divinity for Military Chaplaincy program.” align=”right” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” caption=”Flyer for the Master of Divinity for Military Chaplaincy program.” captionposition=”right” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”] Several high-profile military chaplains matriculated from the Master of Divinity program in the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University, and now ACU is … Continued

Venture Out Market back for large event at ACU

    [aesop_image img=”https://mllcnzvqahci.i.optimole.com/cb:a79E.7a2e/w:auto/h:auto/q:mauto/f:best/https://acu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Venture-Out-Market-Spring-2023-4.jpeg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”40%” alt=”Students at the Spring 2023 Venture Out Market.” align=”right” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” caption=”Students at the Spring 2023 Venture Out Market.” captionposition=”right” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”] The Venture Out Market is back for students in the College of Business Administration at Abilene Christian University to showcase their student-run businesses from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. … Continued

Graphic for the new "Welcome to ACU" podcast.

ACU Admissions launches new podcast

The Abilene Christian University Admissions office launched a new podcast – “Welcome to ACU: Stories from Wildcats Around the World” – to help introduce prospective students to the university. The first episode was released Nov. 1. [aesop_image img=”https://mllcnzvqahci.i.optimole.com/cb:a79E.7a2e/w:auto/h:auto/q:mauto/f:best/https://acu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Podcast_Opt.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”40%” alt=”Allysa Wiley, sophomore psychology major from Spring, and Ben Mercer, junior social work major from … Continued

Dr. Rusty Towell, director of NEXT Lab; Dr. Phil Schubert, ACU president; Christopher Hanson, NRC chair; and Douglass Robison, CEO and founder of Natura Resources in the lobby of the Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center.

Top U.S. nuclear official visits ACU’s NEXT Lab

      The Honorable Christopher Hanson, chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), visited Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) Oct. 12 to meet with senior leaders from ACU and Natura Resources. “Hanson shared his priorities for the NRC, which included advanced reactors, supporting academic institutions and improved safety,” … Continued