Longtime Abilene Christian University communications professional Forrest Clark Potts, 93, of Abilene, Texas, died May 30, 2025. A private family graveside service will be held in his Arkansas hometown. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Western Grove and grew up in Rogers and various towns across northwest Arkansas. He was editor of The Optimist student newspaper in … Continued
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
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
Former longtime Abilene Christian University trustee James N. Muns (’53), 93, died March 6, 2025. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Sweetwater, Texas; wed classmate Betty Bell (’53) in 1952; earned a B.S. degree in business administration with minors in psychology and Christian education, and was a member of the undefeated 1950 Wildcat football team. A memorial … Continued
Former longtime Abilene Christian University trustee Kay (Coleman ’62) Skelton, 85, died March 12, 2025, in Denison, Texas. She was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Abilene, Texas, to Ann and A.M. “Tonto” Coleman Jr. (’28), who was ACU head football coach and later, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. She earned a B.A. degree in mass communication and … Continued
Although Black History Month is February, for ACU alumna Regina L. Burns (’83) it has become a year-round passion. Her fascination with key figures in Black history was sparked in the 1990s, while she served as news director for a country music station in Memphis, Tennessee. She was asked to produce a radio documentary about … Continued
Abilene Christian University announced its alumni awards for 2025, honoring the outstanding achievements of a Major League Baseball club executive and a Texas justice. Greg Feasel (’81), president and chief operating officer of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club, is the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, and April (Ward ’06) Farris, justice of the Texas … Continued
Former Abilene Christian University first lady Pam (Handy ’65) Money, 81, died Nov. 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at University Church of Christ (733 E.N. 16th St., Abilene, Texas 79601), with family visitation immediately afterward. The service will also be available to watch by … Continued
The New York Cancer Foundation honored an Abilene Christian University alumnus whose pioneering work in precision medicine helps patients receive better quality care through individualized treatment. David Dean Halbert (’78) received the Courage and Grace Award at the fourth annual Raising Hope Gala in New York City. The award was presented by Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, … Continued