Abilene Christian University has established the Center for Pre-Law Professions – led by executive director Chris Riley, J.D., associate professor of government and criminal justice – to unify and enhance its growing pre-law program. The center will consolidate advising, recruiting, student programming, alumni engagement and professional preparation under a cohesive unit. This initiative reflects ACU’s … Continued
Abilene Christian University junior Cam Hazzard is a triple major, an honors student, a trumpeter in ACU’s Big Purple Band, and on Tuesday could add “world champion dunker” to his already impressive resume. After winning a preliminary round of the competition in July, Hazzard is one of eight dunkers who will vie for the title … Continued
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
Two members of Abilene Christian University’s (ACU) online Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program have been selected for the 2026-2027 Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems (FAHS) Minority Fellowship Program. The FAHS Minority Fellowship Program, overseen by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), is a nationally competitive program that prepares marriage … Continued
Abilene Christian University has been welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, offering new opportunities for students and demonstrating alignment with professional credentialing. The affiliation recognizes that the Dukes School of Finance incorporates at least 70% of the CFA Program curriculum into its courses and places emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics … Continued
Abilene Christian University will present 963 degrees in three Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 8, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 52 doctoral and 261 master’s degrees. On Saturday, May 9, 650 bachelor’s degrees will be presented in two ceremonies – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. … 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
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
More than 140 students from Abilene Christian University and other nearby schools presented a variety of research findings and creative projects April 7 at ACU’s 18th annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival. A related event – the Excellence in Oratory Forum – took place the night before the festival, showcasing students’ public speaking skills. … Continued