This spring, a record number of students shared short films at the historic Paramount Theatre downtown as part of Abilene Christian University’s 21st annual FilmFest. Narrative and animated films from 16 teams showcased student storytelling and creativity from across campus, with awards presented in 15 categories. For the second year, an award was given for … Continued
Abilene Christian University earned the Military Friendly School designation in the 2025-26 listings set to be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and found at militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects the military community to employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, … Continued
Abilene Christian University sophomores Eric Vergane and Haylee Newman have each been awarded $40,000 scholarships by The Sumners Foundation. They are among 36 undergraduate students nationally to receive a Sumners scholarship in 2025. Vergane is a government major with minors in legal studies and public service from Miami, Oklahoma. He is a Pope Fellow, a … Continued
A new era of financial empowerment is underway for the Abilene Christian University community, as the ACU Credit Union and University Credit Union (UCU) officially unite to expand financial services, resources and benefits for members. This strategic merger strengthens both institutions’ shared commitment to providing personalized, community-focused banking while integrating industry-leading financial solutions for members. … Continued
Bestselling author and minister Max Lucado, a 1977 graduate of Abilene Christian University, spoke to guests of the President’s Circle Dinner Saturday, March 29, at ACU’s Teague Center. The annual dinner event honors the university’s most generous donors. Lucado is the teaching minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” … Continued
Following a year of significant renovation, the baseball venue at Abilene Christian University now bears a new name to match the upgraded facility. Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark honors former ACU baseball players Joe Bullock (’80) and Robert Bullock (’81), the only brothers to each earn regional postseason honors while playing for … Continued
Abilene Christian University has added three new members to its Board of Trustees. Don Clevenger (’92) is senior vice president and chief financial officer for Oncor Electric Delivery. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from ACU, he completed a law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Don worked with Hunton & … Continued
Abilene Christian University is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy and choose a health care-related major at ACU upon high school graduation. The new program is designed to encourage Abilene and Big Country-area students to study psychology, social work or one of several health … Continued
Abilene Christian University’s Siburt Institute for Church Ministry will receive $2.1 million as part of a collaboration with Pepperdine University’s Empower and Equip program, designed to strengthen the ministries and leadership of Churches of Christ in rural areas and small towns. Lilly Endowment Inc. granted Pepperdine $7.5 million for the Empower and Equip initiative, which … Continued