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ACU alum Halbert honored at NY cancer foundation gala
Wildcats clinch UAC championship with win over Tarleton
The never-say-die ACU Wildcats did it again Saturday night, and this time, it resulted in the football program’s first NCAA Division I conference championship and berth in the FCS playoffs. The 14th-ranked Wildcats and 13th-ranked Tarleton State Texans battled for 60 minutes in a game worthy of a conference championship. Fortunately, the Wildcats walked out … 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
ACU named top 50 nationally in Undergraduate Teaching and Undergraduate Research by U.S. News & World Report
Abilene Christian University joined an elite group of colleges nationwide to be honored for both teaching and research in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Only 26 U.S. institutions ranked in the top 50 nationally in both “Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects” and “Undergraduate Teaching,” including only two Texas universities – ACU and … Continued
Academic News
ACU names former PFSweb CEO as College of Business dean
Abilene Christian University has appointed longtime technology and business executive Mike Willoughby (’86) as dean of the College of Business Administration, effective Jan. 2, 2025. Willoughby spent 24 years at PFSweb, most recently as CEO and board director. He guided the 2,500-employee public company with up to $340 million in annual revenue through complex changes … Continued
ACU names Tech AVP Kay Tindle as new VP for research
Abilene Christian University announced the hiring of Dr. Kay Tindle as vice president for research. Tindle will begin work at ACU on Nov. 11. The vice president for research role, with a joint reporting relationship to the provost and the president, promotes and facilitates scholarship and research, strengthens external funding and strategic partnerships, and enhances … 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 News
ACU alum Halbert honored at NY cancer foundation gala
The New York Cancer Foundation honored an Abilene Christian University alumnus whose pioneering work in precision medicine helps patients receive better quality care through individualized treatment. David Dean Halbert (’78) received the Courage and Grace Award at the fourth annual Raising Hope Gala in New York City. The award was presented by Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, … Continued
ACU Remembers: John Ray Godfrey
Sharp-shooting guard John Ray Godfrey (’68), one of the greatest all-around men’s basketball players in Abilene Christian University history, died Nov. 17, 2024, at age 80. Visitation is planned for 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, and a funeral service at 2 p.m., Nov. 19, both at Peacock (Texas) First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Aspermont (Texas) … Continued
The sky’s the limit for ACU alumni at Homecoming
Abilene Christian University’s Homecoming theme, “The Sky’s the Limit,” encourages alumni to dream big and references a new element this year – a drone show to conclude the weekend. Highlights include: Homecoming Musical: Disney’s Freaky Friday – Thursday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 20, … Continued
Campus News
ACU faculty-in-residence program brings professors into unique communities with students
Three faculty members are making their homes among students in ACU’s newest freshman residence halls as part of the university’s faculty-in-residence program. Dr. Ken and Karen Cukrowski are residing in Wessel Hall, where they are part of the living-learning community for students from the Honors College. Ken is dean of the College of Biblical Studies and Karen … Continued
ACU partners with Bernhard to launch major energy infrastructure project
Abilene Christian University has entered into a long-term Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with Bernhard, a leader in energy infrastructure, to enhance the university’s campus energy efficiency and sustainability. This unique partnership allows ACU to better focus on its core mission of student success and academic excellence. Over the past several years, ACU has made significant investments … Continued
ACU launches Big Country Conversations speaker series; Paul Begala, Karl Rove to headline inaugural event
Abilene Christian University announces a new series designed to bring speakers of national significance to Abilene for engaging discussions on global issues. The inaugural Big Country Conversations event is scheduled for Nov. 14, and features Paul Begala and Karl Rove, who will offer their unique perspectives on the election’s outcomes and implications. Begala and Rove, … Continued
ACU Online
ACU named one of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek
For the fourth year in a row, Abilene Christian University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2025 by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading provider of statistics and industry rankings. “At ACU, we’re honored to stand among the nation’s best online institutions,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief executive officer for … Continued
ACU and Region 14 Education Service Center Partner to Train Students, Teachers and Campus Administrators in the Abilene Region
Abilene Christian University is excited to announce a new partnership with Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC) to offer fully online degree pathways and teaching certifications for students, paraprofessionals, educators and campus administrators interested in furthering their education. Focused on helping teachers and administrators obtain richer knowledge in school leadership, education and teaching, this partnership … Continued
Student Spotlight: JoAnn Vidibill
Imagine your home, filled with its valuables and family memories, gone. You see pieces of furniture floating from side to side, precious photos soaked in water, and articles of clothing now ruined. In the blink of an eye, your life as you knew it, has changed forever. This is the reality for JoAnn Vidibill, a … Continued