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Department of Communication and Sociology students at the White House.

Ģý students attend ‘Inside Washington’ seminar in D.C.

Fifteen students in the Department of Communication and Sociology at Ģý spent a portion of their Christmas break in Washington, D.C., for a week of learning more about the current political landscape of the United States.  The Ģý students were part of about 300 students from across the country who attended the Inside … Continued

Music education student embraces roles as drum major and marine

Passion for music and hard work drives Matthew Darby, junior music education major from Lubbock, to excel in and balance his roles as a drum major for the Ģý Big Purple marching band and a lance corporal for the U.S. Marine Reserves on a daily basis.  Darby’s days are spent juggling rigorous music … Continued

Teacher education major directs students in P.E. lesson.

Ģý students bring fun and fitness to Big Country children

  In school, success is typically measured by grades, but during the noon hour every Wednesday, success is measured in giggles, yells and the overall excitement of a group of elementary students.   From 12:10-12:40 p.m. every Wednesday, 40 home-schooled children ages 6 to 12 file into the Royce and Pam Money Recreation Center at Abilene … Continued

Ģý Nursing Students discussing something on a laptop

Ģý launches bold five-year strategic plan

      This fall Ģý launched a new strategic plan detailing bold goals and vision for the next five years, including a possible medical school, increased research investments, a $1 billion endowment, and continued growth in enrollment and diversity of students and faculty/staff. “As Ģý emerges as a National University, we are … Continued

Woman dancing at Ethnos production

Ethnos receives grant for 30th year of production

“Our Heritage” is the theme for the 30th annual Ethnos production at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4-5 at the newly renovated Boone Family Theatre, and the show is benefiting from a $1,500 Hearts for the Arts grant from the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council for the first time this year. Tickets are still available for the … Continued

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Ģý biology professor discovers new species of rat in Ecuador

  Dr. Tom Lee, Clark Stevens Professor of Biology at Ģý, discovered a new rat species, Thomasomys burneoi, 2,500 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, and news of the discovery has recently been published in a scientific journal.  Thomasomys burneoi is a large rat species in the rich Andes … Continued

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Ģý Ranked Fifth in the Nation for Online Ed.D. Program

Ģý has been named one of the nation’s Best Online Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) Programs for 2022. Fortune Education, a highly respected industry and education ranking provider, presented the award.  The Best Online Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) Programs ranking highlights the top online universities that provide Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership programs for those … Continued

Willie the Wildcat poses with visitors to Ģý's 2021 Homecoming.

All Roads Lead Home for Ģý alumni at Homecoming, Oct. 13-16

Ģý’s Homecoming theme – “All Roads Lead Home” – encourages alumni to return to Abilene for a full weekend of activities on campus Oct. 13-16.  Highlights include:  Carnival – Friday, Oct. 14, from 5-7:30 p.m. on the Hardin Administration Building lawn featuring games, inflatables, face painting, food trucks and more. Homecoming Musical: Disney’s … Continued

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Ģý named among ‘2022 Great Colleges to Work For’

    Ģý is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the latest survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. This marks the 13th time Ģý has been recognized in the last 14 years and the third consecutive year for Ģý to receive the Honor … Continued

Freshman class photo at Welcome Week 2022

Ģý’s fall enrollment hits record high for fifth year in a row

The largest-ever student body – numbering 5,731 – enrolled for the fall semester at Ģý as the 2022-23 year kicks off with increases in all key areas: undergraduate enrollment, graduate enrollment and both the Abilene campus and Ģý Online. “It’s exciting and humbling to welcome our largest-ever student body this year, as more and … Continued