Category: ACU News

Social work major receives research prize from Center for Public Justice
Shannon Que, senior social work major from Abilene, is one of three college students from across the nation who were awarded the Shared Justice Student-Faculty Research Prize from the Center for Public Justice, a Christian civic education and public policy research organization based in Washington, D.C. Que received the prize for her proposal to research college … Continued
Laura Bush to headline Friends of ACU Library fundraiser
The Friends of ACU Library will host former First Lady Laura Bush as featured speaker at its spring fundraiser. “Voices of Hope: An Evening with Laura Bush” will begin at 5 p.m. March 28 at Hunter Welcome Center and will be moderated by best-selling author and ACU alumnus Max Lucado (’77). The event takes its … Continued

NEXT Lab brings Pfeifer home to join ACU’s pioneering research program
When Dr. Dylan Pfeifer joined ACU’s NEXT Lab as a research engineer in August 2018, it was much more than just a homecoming for the Abilene native. NEXT presented Pfeifer with unique opportunities to use his skills and contribute to both ACU and important scientific research. “ACU has always been a family place for me, … Continued

Occupational therapy students adapt toys for children with special needs
Students in ACU’s occupational therapy program created a special kind of holiday magic by turning the Maker Lab into a Santa’s workshop for children with special needs. The project was part of the Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics course required for students earning their Master of Science in occupational therapy. Students in the class were divided … Continued
Teacher of the Year Ashlock known for genuinely caring
One of the student comments that led to Dr. Rodney Ashlock’s selection as ACU’s 2018 Teacher of the Year must have been especially pleasing. When the award was presented in May, several of the comments were read, but one may stick with Ashlock forever. “He is supportive of all students, recognizes their success publicly, remembers … Continued
Teague remembered in historic on-campus funeral service
About 300 friends and family of the late Dr. William J. Teague (’52) gathered Thursday just before noon in the first on-campus funeral for a former Abilene Christian University president in its 113-year history. Eleven men have been ACU presidents since its founding in 1906. Teague was its ninth (1981-91), and had been his alma … Continued
Teague: The changing of the watch
Published in People and Programs of the Past Decade, 1981-91, a review of the Teague administration accomplished at the end of his presidency in 1991 A mighty force of students has graduated from Abilene Christian University during the past decade. They are serving all over the world – many in leadership responsibilities. This is a remarkable … Continued
Teague: Humor, dedication, diversity are traits of ACU chancellor
This article appeared in the Lifestyle section of the Abilene Reporter-News on Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991. By Jerry Reed Bill Teague’s odyssey from boyhood hometown to the town he calls home can be measured in distances far greater than the 175 road miles between Nocona and Abilene. Between the time Billy Jack Teague left Nocona to … Continued
Teague: Hilltop Imagineer
The text of Dr. Cheryl M. Bacon’s profile of Dr. William J. Teague in the 2005 edition of The ACU Century. Bill Teague won the pizza and the halftime shoot-out one night during his presidency in a contest designed to encourage students to attend Wildcat basketball games. He occasionally took the floor during time-outs, or in … Continued