Category: ACU News
ACU enrollment tops 7,000, hits record for 8th year in a row
More than 7,200 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University this fall, marking the university’s largest-ever student body and an eighth consecutive year of record enrollment. The student total of 7,274 reflects an increase of 787 students or 12% over last year, 37% over the past five years and 60% over the past 10 years. A … Continued
ACU’s Summit to explore ‘Spirit of the Living God’ Oct. 8-10
Abilene Christian University’s 119th annual Summit, a three-day conference for Christian leaders and church members, will take place Oct. 8-10 with the theme “Encounter: Spirit of the Living God.” The annual three-day conference, part of the university’s Siburt Institute for Church Ministry, offers ministers, church leaders and other believers the opportunity to gather for teaching, … Continued
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 Resources, for their cutting-edge nuclear research. This crucial fuel allocation will support the university’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab in the development of a next-generation molten salt reactor. ACU’s research … Continued
Engineering News-Record honors ACU ballpark as region’s top sports project
Abilene Christian University’s Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark has been named the Best Sports and Entertainment Construction Project in Texas and Louisiana for 2025 by Engineering News-Record. The $17.5 million renovation, completed over a nine-month period in 2024-25 by Linbeck Group, transformed the home of Wildcat baseball with chairback seating, an open-air pavilion … Continued
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 high-demand careers in exercise science, human performance, physical therapy and athletic leadership. The 30-hour program includes hybrid learning options, flexible entry points and two hands-on internship experiences built for emerging professionals … Continued
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 to help accelerate their research partnership with Abilene Christian University and its molten salt reactor project, sponsored by Natura Resources. In January, ACU entered into a memorandum of understanding with Texas … Continued
ACU Announces Online Bachelor of Science in Sports Leadership and Management
Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new fully online Bachelor of Science in Sports Leadership and Management, offering a dynamic and flexible program for students pursuing careers in coaching, athletic administration and leadership roles across the growing global sports industry. This program combines practical leadership training with foundational business principles and faith-based learning, equipping … Continued
Spain Center announces new director, continues focus on unity
The Carl Spain Center at Abilene Christian University is now led by executive director Tryce Prince (’18), after the transition of founding director Dr. Jerry Taylor, and the center continues to work to foster unity among Christians. “The Spain Center was founded to be a voice of hope that speaks to the hearts, minds and … Continued
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 master’s and 34 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, May 10, 560 bachelor’s degrees were presented in two ceremonies – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Undergraduate degree candidates from the College of Arts, … Continued