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Texas legislature funds water desalination through Texas Tech, ACU, Natura Resources partnership
FilmFest connects students with industry professionals
This spring, a record number of students shared short films at the historic Paramount Theatre downtown as part of 两性色午夜’s 21st annual FilmFest. Narrative and animated films from 16 teams showcased student storytelling and creativity from across campus, with awards presented in 15 categories. For the second year, an award was given for … Continued
Service learning at ACU challenges students to make a global difference
Service learning 鈥� a hallmark of the 两性色午夜 experience 鈥� is one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has again recognized ACU among the nation鈥檚 best in its 2025 rankings. For the sixth consecutive year, ACU earned top marks in the 鈥淧rograms That Enhance Student Experience鈥� category, ranking in six … Continued
10 Questions with JMC grad and history buff Regina Burns
Although Black History Month is February, for ACU alumna Regina L. Burns (鈥�83) it has become a year-round passion.聽 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
Academic News
Texas legislature funds water desalination through Texas Tech, ACU, Natura Resources partnership
A recent appropriation from the Texas Legislature, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, focuses on water desalination and directs research funding to Texas Tech University to help accelerate their research partnership with 两性色午夜 and its molten salt reactor project, sponsored by Natura Resources.聽 In January, ACU entered into a memorandum of understanding with Texas … Continued
ACU confers more than 800 degrees at May Commencement, honors Olympian with Outlive Your Life Award
ACU awarded 810 degrees May 9, 10 in three Commencement ceremonies at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 9, ceremony at 7 p.m. awarded 216 master鈥檚 and 34 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, May 10, 560 bachelor鈥檚 degrees were presented in two ceremonies 鈥� 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.聽 Undergraduate degree candidates from the College of Arts, … Continued
ACU hires director for new nuclear engineering graduate program
两性色午夜 has hired Dr. Mark DeHart from Idaho National Laboratory to lead a new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering, including the university鈥檚 first Ph.D. degree offering.聽 The Ph.D. in nuclear science and engineering will be the first graduate program in ACU鈥檚 Onstead College of Science and Engineering. The process to develop … Continued
Alumni News
ACU Remembers: Clark Potts
Longtime 两性色午夜 communications professional聽Forrest Clark Potts, 93, of Abilene, Texas, died May 30, 2025. A private family graveside service will be held in his Arkansas hometown. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Western Grove and grew up in Rogers and various towns across northwest Arkansas. He was editor of聽The Optimist聽student newspaper in … Continued
ACU confers more than 800 degrees at May Commencement, honors Olympian with Outlive Your Life Award
ACU awarded 810 degrees May 9, 10 in three Commencement ceremonies at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 9, ceremony at 7 p.m. awarded 216 master鈥檚 and 34 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, May 10, 560 bachelor鈥檚 degrees were presented in two ceremonies 鈥� 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.聽 Undergraduate degree candidates from the College of Arts, … Continued
Author Max Lucado speaks to ACU donors, friends at annual President鈥檚 Circle Dinner
Bestselling author and minister Max Lucado, a 1977 graduate of 两性色午夜, spoke to guests of the President鈥檚 Circle Dinner Saturday, March 29, at ACU鈥檚 Teague Center. The annual dinner event honors the university鈥檚 most generous donors. Lucado is the teaching minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He鈥檚 been dubbed 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Pastor鈥� … Continued
Campus News
Groundbreaking nuclear research at ACU earns national coverage
The groundbreaking nuclear research at 两性色午夜, sponsored by Natura Resources, received a boost this week when a Fox Business news crew visited the university鈥檚 Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center to report on the advances taking place on campus. The news crew spent two days on the ACU campus preparing for segments that … Continued
New ACU baseball ballpark name honors former Wildcat duo
Following a year of significant renovation, the baseball venue at 两性色午夜 now bears a new name to match the upgraded facility. Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark honors former ACU baseball players Joe Bullock (鈥�80) and Robert Bullock (鈥�81), the only brothers to each earn regional postseason honors while playing for … Continued
ACU offers $80K to Hendrick Healthcare Academy graduates
两性色午夜 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.聽 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 Online
ACU Dallas Launches Applied Research Center to Foster Transformative, Faith-Inspired Research
两性色午夜 (ACU) proudly announces the launch of the Applied Research Center (ARC), a new initiative that empowers students and faculty to engage in meaningful, high-quality research that addresses real-world challenges and generates innovative, community-driven solutions. Rooted in ACU鈥檚 commitment to faith and scholarship, the ARC serves as both a resource hub and a … Continued
Student Spotlight: Jewel Hale
From late-night study sessions to early mornings spent encouraging students, Jewel Hale鈥檚 journey is one of resilience, purpose and heart. Graduating in May 2025 with his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Jewel sees his latest achievement as one not just for himself but for every person who鈥檚 ever been told their dreams have an … Continued
Why an Analytics Concentration Is the Best Choice for Today’s Job Market
In today鈥檚 rapidly evolving business environment, the ability to make strategic, data-informed decisions isn鈥檛 just a bonus; it鈥檚 a necessity. Organizations across all industries are seeking professionals who can interpret complex data, uncover actionable insights and guide teams to innovative solutions. That鈥檚 why getting an ACU Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration … Continued