Category: Graduate Programs
ACU hires director for new nuclear engineering graduate program
Abilene Christian University has hired Dr. Mark DeHart from Idaho National Laboratory to lead a new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering, including the university’s first Ph.D. degree offering. The Ph.D. in nuclear science and engineering will be the first graduate program in ACU’s Onstead College of Science and Engineering. The process to develop … Continued
More than 500 students to receive degrees at ACU’s December Commencement
ACU will present 540 degrees this weekend in two Commencement ceremonies taking place at Moody Coliseum Friday and Saturday. The Friday, Dec. 13, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 172 master’s and 63 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, Dec. 14, 305 bachelor’s degrees will be presented at 10 a.m. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed; visit acu.edu/commencement … Continued
U.S. Department of Education grants $3.6 million to ACU
Abilene Christian University’s Department of Psychology has been awarded $3.6 million in research funding from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the recently announced Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant. The award is the largest federal grant ACU has received in the last 15 years. Under the leadership of Dr. Rachel Team, associate … Continued
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah McLean
Determined to increase advocacy and support for the community of Abilene, Sarah (Robirds ’09) McLean has been a shining example of the mission of the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program: “meeting others where they are in their challenges and helping them overcome barriers.” As a mother, board member of … Continued
ACU Invited To Join The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Network
Abilene Christian University is proud to announce the acceptance of its invitation to join The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) network consisting of over 135 institutional members in the important work of redesigning professional practice preparation in education for the improvement of PK-20 education. Alongside other top-tiered universities, including Gonzaga University, Missouri State … Continued
How to Become a Conflict Resolution Master
Let’s face it – conflict occurs no matter the circumstances. Regardless of whether you’re working on a large team or small group, conflict can occur when people feel unappreciated, unheard, or even unseen despite your best efforts as a leader or coworker. Still, though, not all conflicts are particularly bad. Though conflict is often something … Continued
Alumna and Faculty Spotlight: Erika (Cook ’14) McLean
As a mother, wife, instructor, program director and endoscopist, Abilene Christian University faculty member Erika (Cook ’14) McLean hopes to make a difference in the lives of those around her and is eager to produce change in her students and her field. As a therapist, she finds joy in helping patients understand their options regarding … Continued
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Darlene Breaux
Whether she’s speaking at congressional meetings in Washington, D.C., earning various awards, or serving as board president for Alief ISD, Dr. Darlene Breaux is a testament to what can happen when you pursue your passions and hold a strong pulse on what the world needs from an educational, social, and spiritual standpoint. As an ACU … Continued
ACU Announces New Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership degree. This innovative program, designed to meet the evolving needs of education professionals, equips aspiring leaders with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to drive meaningful change in educational institutions throughout Texas. Led by highly regarded leadership professionals and … Continued