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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

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 offering a 50% scholarship for future military chaplains. Master of Divinity graduates who have become military chaplains include Dr. Darryl Wesley (’88) and retired Captain David Bynum (’84). Wesley received … 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

ACU Celebrates Academic Partner, the Texas Rangers, Entering the MLB Playoffs

As the official higher education partner of the Texas Rangers, Abilene Christian University congratulates our partner for their advancement into the MLB playoffs for the 2023-2024 season.  “We at ACU are always excited to see our corporate partners excel in all areas of their organization,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief executive officer for ACU Dallas. … Continued

Wildcat Week 2023

ACU’s fall enrollment tops 6,000

    Abilene Christian University welcomes more than 6,000 students this fall, marking the university’s sixth consecutive year of record enrollment. The enrollment of 6,219 reflects an increase of 4.6% over last year and more than 19% over the past five years.  This fall’s record enrollment includes 1,021 new freshmen who come from every region … Continued