Abilene Christian University junior Cam Hazzard – a triple major, an honors student, a trumpeter in ACU’s Big Purple Band – has now added “world champion dunker” to his resume, taking home the trophy and $500,000 in the Dunkman World Championship. After winning a preliminary round of the competition in July, Hazzard was one of … Continued
Strong leadership is more than having the natural ability to lead. It develops through intentional learning and the willingness to grow alongside others. Whether you’re stepping into your first management role or leading an entire organization, the challenges of today’s workplace require leaders who can communicate, navigate change and inspire high-performing teams. To help new … Continued
In the past year, ACU Theatre alumnus Eean Cochran (’14) has seen more than a few dreams move from someday to center stage. He recorded his first Broadway cast album. He performed with the cast of Ragtime in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And, most recently, he stepped onto the stage at Radio City Music … Continued
At age 8, Serge Gasore (’09), witnessed the deaths of his grandmother and brothers during the Rwandan Genocide. An experience that could have robbed him of hope instead instilled in him a calling to promote peace and justice. When Gasore was asked to share his story on one of the world’s largest stages, that calling … Continued
Moving into your dorm with help from the university president. Watching a West Texas sunrise while singing praise songs. Sharing a home-cooked meal at your professor’s house. These moments define the first-year experience at ACU, where relationship-building is as essential as class attendance. This intentional community-building begins on move-in day, when students are immediately welcomed … Continued
ACU’s student film festival returned to the historic Paramount Theatre this spring for the 22nd premiere event to celebrate student achievement in film. The event featured projects from 14 teams, including narrative, documentary and animated films represented. The theme of FilmFest 2026 was “On Set,” and the evening included past and present judges and mentors … Continued
Career development at ACU goes far beyond resume tips and LinkedIn best practices. Faculty, staff and alumni form a network of support for students that extends from their first course to their career launch. For Kyla Karleskint, associate director of career development at ACU, witnessing students’ progression is the most rewarding part of the job. … Continued
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 university’s annual President’s Circle Dinner. Grant also performed at the event, which honors ACU’s most generous donors. The honorary degree recognizes her extraordinary contributions to contemporary Christian music and her enduring … Continued
When Langley Smith boarded her flight to Uruguay to study abroad, she expected a semester of travel and new scenery. What she didn’t anticipate was how deeply the experience would reshape her sense of identity, community and calling. Smith’s first study abroad experience was to ACU’s hub location in Montevideo, Uruguay, in Fall 2023. Later, … Continued