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Service learning at ACU challenges students to make a global difference
10 Questions with JMC grad and history buff Regina Burns
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
ACU achieves elite academic recognition with Carnegie Research 2 status
Abilene Christian University has earned Research 2 (R2) status in the latest update from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education – a milestone that reflects ACU’s intentional commitment to research growth and academic excellence. The prestigious R2 designation places Abilene Christian among top research universities in the nation, recognizing high spending and doctorate … Continued
AI Research at ACU, funded by Google: Transforming Computer Science Education
As a high school student, Gweneth Barbre was intrigued by psychology, design and computer science and she knew she wanted to explore the interaction between people and computers. So she looked for a university with a similar research focus and opportunity. Less than a year later, as a freshman computer science major at Abilene Christian … Continued
Academic News
ACU offers $80K to Hendrick Healthcare Academy graduates
Abilene Christian University is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy and choose a health care-related major at ACU upon high school graduation. The new program is designed to encourage Abilene and Big Country-area students to study psychology, social work or one of several health … Continued
ACU achieves elite academic recognition with Carnegie Research 2 status
Abilene Christian University has earned Research 2 (R2) status in the latest update from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education – a milestone that reflects ACU’s intentional commitment to research growth and academic excellence. The prestigious R2 designation places Abilene Christian among top research universities in the nation, recognizing high spending and doctorate … Continued
AI Research at ACU, funded by Google: Transforming Computer Science Education
As a high school student, Gweneth Barbre was intrigued by psychology, design and computer science and she knew she wanted to explore the interaction between people and computers. So she looked for a university with a similar research focus and opportunity. Less than a year later, as a freshman computer science major at Abilene Christian … Continued
Alumni News
ACU Remembers: Kay Skelton
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
10 Questions with JMC grad and history buff Regina Burns
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
ACU to honor MLB Rockies exec, Texas justice with alumni awards
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
Campus News
ACU offers $80K to Hendrick Healthcare Academy graduates
Abilene Christian University is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy and choose a health care-related major at ACU upon high school graduation. The new program is designed to encourage Abilene and Big Country-area students to study psychology, social work or one of several health … Continued
ACU partners with Texas Tech, Natura to advance cutting-edge technology
Abilene Christian University and Texas Tech University announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Natura Resources LLC of Abilene to seek business opportunities and funding for projects related to Natura’s molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction on the ACU campus. The collaboration, which includes the Texas Produced Water Consortium (TxPWC) located at Texas Tech, … Continued
First-year experience brings national accolades and praise from students
As a freshman, Nataly Zuniga quickly found her place in the ACU community, joining in time-honored traditions like Freshman Follies and kicking off new traditions like tailgating and football at Wildcat Stadium. She joined other freshmen in Cornerstone, a first-year seminar class that sets the foundation for their education at ACU. “I especially enjoyed … Continued
ACU Online
ACU Announces Online Master of Science in Social Work
Dallas, Texas – Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online master’s degree in Social Work that offers a distinctive curriculum aimed at preparing students to become compassionate and skilled social work practitioners. This program incorporates spirituality and faith, evidence-based interventions, advanced therapeutic strategies and advocacy. Guided by a diverse group of social work … Continued
Mastering Sleep for Better Alertness
They say that sleep is a beautiful thing. In more ways than one, sleep is an important part of your overall health and quality of life, including your mood, weight, productivity and awareness. From the length of time you sleep to the sleeping schedules you adopt, mastering your sleep versus awareness can work wonders for … Continued
ACU’s Sports Leadership & Learning Division Announces Partnership with Endebrock Talent Management
Abilene Christian University’s Sports Leadership & Learning Division has entered into a new partnership with Endebrock Talent Management (ETM), a premier sports agency specializing in the representation of coaches, front office personnel and executives across college and professional sports. This collaboration will bring cutting-edge professional development programs to ETM’s clientele, including the Atlanta Falcons, New … Continued