Service learning – a hallmark of the Abilene Christian University experience – is one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has again recognized ACU among the nation’s best in its 2026 rankings. For the seventh consecutive year, ACU earned top marks in the “Programs That Enhance Student Experience” category, including ranking #11 … Continued
At ACU Online, our faculty are not only instructors but also mentors who walk alongside our students in their academic and personal journeys. Their dedication for teaching is deeply connected to ACU’s mission of transformational education, where learning goes beyond textbooks to shape character and purpose outside of the classroom. This month, we are honored … Continued
Dr. Orneita Gray Burton, 68, longtime Abilene Christian University professor of management sciences and information systems, died Oct. 5, 2025. A memorial service is planned for today at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home (5750 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas). Burton was born April 6, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas, one of 12 children in her family. … Continued
Abilene Christian University announced the appointment of Blair Schroeder as vice president for advancement and external affairs, effective Oct. 13. Schroeder has worked in ACU’s leadership since 2021, serving as chief planning officer and then chief strategy officer. He also took on the role of interim vice president for marketing and communications during the 2022-23 … Continued
Why Resilience is a Part of the Christian Walk Resilience, or the ability to withstand or recover from difficult situations, is not just a psychological trait; it is a spiritual necessity for every believer. Throughout Scripture, the Christian life is portrayed as a journey, a race and often, a battle. None of these metaphors is … Continued