During the month of February, Abilene Christian University will celebrate Black History Month with guest speakers, social events, a local bus tour and other student and faculty activities. Several ACU groups collaborated to plan and host the events, including the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging, the Black Student Union, the Adams Center for Teaching … Continued
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
Abilene Christian University recently added three new members to its Board of Trustees, the university’s governing body. Larry G. Autrey (’18 MBA) retired as executive chairman of Whitley Penn, a large regional public accounting firm he led for 25 years, growing it from a single market firm to the 34th largest firm in the country … Continued
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
Officials from Abilene Christian University Athletics, Golf Channel and HNS Sports Group announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership to host a new collegiate golf tournament, the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate. The competition will be held annually at Halbert National in Granbury, Texas. The inaugural event will take place October 19-21, 2026. The three-day tournament will feature … Continued
Abilene Christian University has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the expansion and sustainability of the Ministry Residency Program in the Graduate School of Theology. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, which is intended to help theological schools across the United States and Canada … Continued
Abilene Christian University announced the appointment of Blair Schroeder as vice president for advancement and external affairs, effective Oct. 13. Schroeder has worked in ACU’s leadership since 2021, serving as chief planning officer and then chief strategy officer. He also took on the role of interim vice president for marketing and communications during the 2022-23 … Continued
Why Resilience is a Part of the Christian Walk Resilience, or the ability to withstand or recover from difficult situations, is not just a psychological trait; it is a spiritual necessity for every believer. Throughout Scripture, the Christian life is portrayed as a journey, a race and often, a battle. None of these metaphors is … Continued
Abilene Christian University continues to be one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. This year marks the 16th time ACU has been recognized in the last 17 years. The 2025 Great Colleges to Work For results were announced … Continued