ACU Remembers: Jim Bartee
Jim Ned Bartee (’51), professor emeritus of management sciences at Abilene Christian University, died Oct. 4, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, at age 97. He…
Category: Alumni News
ACU Journalism Alum Brings Banana Ball to Fans Nationwide
Two years ago, Kaylee Kahn (’24) was reporting on Wildcat athletics for The Optimist. Now, she’s leveraged her ACU experience and lifelong passion for…
Abilene Christian Intercollegiate to Host Nation’s Top College Golfers at Halbert National
Abilene Christian University will ascend into college golf’s national spotlight as host of the inaugural Abilene Christian Intercollegiate at Halbert National Golf Club from…
ACU’s Endowment Tops $1 Billion Mark
Abilene Christian University’s endowment has surpassed $1 billion, placing it among the top private university endowments nationally. For the fiscal year ending June 30,…
ACU Theatre Alum Shines on Broadway’s Biggest Night
In the past year, ACU Theatre alumnus Eean Cochran (’14) has seen more than a few dreams move from someday to center stage. He…
Alumnus Shares Story of Survival at United Nations
At age 8, Serge Gasore (’09), witnessed the deaths of his grandmother and brothers during the Rwandan Genocide. An experience that could have robbed…
ACU Presents Alumni Awards to Dude Perfect Editor, Medical School CEO
Abilene Christian University presented its two highest alumni honors at the annual Alumni Day Luncheon, Sunday, March 29, to John Warner, M.D., CEO of…
ACU Awards Honorary Doctorate to Entertainer Amy Grant
Abilene Christian University presented six-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Grant with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree March 28 at the…
ACU launches inaugural Founder Awards honoring business, entrepreneurial leadership
The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy at Abilene Christian University announced the launch of the inaugural ACU Founder Awards, a new annual tradition…
ACU Names New Trustees
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…