NRC construction permit issuance expected in September
This week the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced it will complete the safety assessment and construction permit issuance for the Natura Resources-funded Molten Salt…
Category: Research
Four ACU students receive major scholarships
A record number of Abilene Christian University students have been awarded major national scholarships this spring. Among the recipients are two graduating seniors who…
NRC completes environmental assessment of ACU NEXT Lab
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently completed its environmental assessment of Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab, a significant milestone in…
NEXT Lab director gains access, insight into U.S. Nuclear Navy operations
Abilene Christian University is breaking new ground with its Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory, or NEXT Lab, creating exciting opportunities for students and…
Cornyn visits ACU’s NEXT Lab, praises nuclear research
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn visited Abilene Christian University's Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) April 2 to learn more about ACU's research into…
ACU NEXT Lab receives third patent
Research at Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) – sponsored by Natura Resources – has led to the approval of…
Second NRC official visits ACU’s NEXT Lab
The Honorable David Wright, a member of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), visited Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab)…
Top U.S. nuclear official visits ACU’s NEXT Lab
The Honorable Christopher Hanson, chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), visited Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory…
ACU celebrates grand opening of science, research facility
The Gayle and Max Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) – home of Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory and the…
ACU announces $25 million gift, first named college in its rise as a national research university
A Houston family’s long legacy of philanthropy and service to Abilene Christian University culminated in a $25 million gift announced this week from Kay…