Category: Academic News
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Named One of America¡¯s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek
For the fifth consecutive year, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global leader in data analytics and industry rankings, as one of America¡¯s Top Online Colleges for 2026.? Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ ranked at #162, a 49-spot jump from the prior year. This increase in ranking is a testament to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s commitment … Continued
Lilly Endowment awards $1 million to support efforts of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Graduate School of Theology
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the expansion and sustainability of the Ministry Residency Program in the Graduate School of Theology.? Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, which is intended to help theological schools across the United States and Canada … Continued
U.S. News honors Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s student experience for seventh year in a row
For the seventh consecutive year, the student experience at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is one of the nation¡¯s best, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today. The university excelled in the categories of Study Abroad, Learning Communities, Service Learning and First-Year Experiences. According to U.S. News & World Report¡¯s methodology, the … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ enrollment tops 7,000, hits record for 8th year in a row
More than 7,200 students enrolled at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ this fall, marking the university¡¯s largest-ever student body and an eighth consecutive year of record enrollment. The student total of 7,274 reflects an increase of 787 students or 12% over last year, 37% over the past five years and 60% over the past 10 years.? A … Continued
DOE taps Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, Natura to receive critical nuclear reactor fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a plan to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and its partner, Natura Resources, for their cutting-edge nuclear research. This crucial fuel allocation will support the university’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab in the development of a next-generation molten salt reactor. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s research … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ launches new Master of Science in kinesiology program
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ announces the launch of its new Master of Science in kinesiology, a dynamic, Christ-centered graduate program designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in exercise science, human performance, physical therapy and athletic leadership. The 30-hour program includes hybrid learning options, flexible entry points and two hands-on internship experiences built for emerging professionals … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Dallas Launches Applied Research Center to Foster Transformative, Faith-Inspired Research
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (Ä¢¹½´«Ã½) 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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s commitment to faith and scholarship, the ARC serves as both a resource hub and a … Continued
Texas legislature funds water desalination through Texas Tech, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, 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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and its molten salt reactor project, sponsored by Natura Resources.? In January, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ entered into a memorandum of understanding with Texas … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ confers more than 800 degrees at May Commencement, honors Olympian with Outlive Your Life Award
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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¡¯s and 34 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, May 10, 560 bachelor¡¯s degrees were presented in two ceremonies ¨C 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.? Undergraduate degree candidates from the College of Arts, … Continued