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Faculty Spotlight: Raquel Ellis

Dr. Raquel Ellis has joined ACU Online as the Associate Director of Doctoral Research, helping to push the university closer to its goal of becoming a Research One (R1) institution. With a strong background in social work and psychology-based research, Dr. Ellis is passionate about supporting graduate students and faculty as they develop into skilled … Continued
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ACU moves up to doctoral tier in latest Carnegie classifications

Abilene Christian University earned Doctoral/Professional University status, as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its latest update, released Dec. 15. The Doctoral/Professional University classification (also known as R3) includes institutions that award at least 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees each year. ACU had previously been part of the Master’s Colleges and … Continued