Category: Academic News
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´«Ã½â€™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 – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Undergraduate degree candidates from the College of Arts, … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ hires director for new nuclear engineering graduate program
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has hired Dr. Mark DeHart from Idaho National Laboratory to lead a new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering, including the university’s first Ph.D. degree offering. The Ph.D. in nuclear science and engineering will be the first graduate program in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Onstead College of Science and Engineering. The process to develop … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ named a Military Friendly School for 2025-26
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ earned the Military Friendly School designation in the 2025-26 listings set to be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and found at militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by Viqtory, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that connects the military community to employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, … Continued
Two Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students receive $40,000 Sumners scholarships
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ sophomores Eric Vergane and Haylee Newman have each been awarded $40,000 scholarships by The Sumners Foundation. They are among 36 undergraduate students nationally to receive a Sumners scholarship in 2025. Vergane is a government major with minors in legal studies and public service from Miami, Oklahoma. He is a Pope Fellow, a … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ offers $80K to Hendrick Healthcare Academy graduates
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ upon high school graduation. The new program is designed to encourage Abilene and Big Country-area students to study psychology, social work or one of several health … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ achieves elite academic recognition with Carnegie Research 2 status
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has earned Research 2 (R2) status in the latest update from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education – a milestone that reflects Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s intentional commitment to research growth and academic excellence. The prestigious R2 designation places Abilene Christian among top research universities in the nation, recognizing high spending and doctorate … Continued