Category: Ģý News
DOE taps Ģý, 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 Ģý 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. Ģý’s research … Continued
Engineering News-Record honors Ģý ballpark as region’s top sports project
Ģý’s Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark has been named the Best Sports and Entertainment Construction Project in Texas and Louisiana for 2025 by Engineering News-Record. The $17.5 million renovation, completed over a nine-month period in 2024-25 by Linbeck Group, transformed the home of Wildcat baseball with chairback seating, an open-air pavilion … Continued
Ģý launches new Master of Science in kinesiology program
Ģý 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
Texas legislature funds water desalination through Texas Tech, Ģý, 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 Ģý and its molten salt reactor project, sponsored by Natura Resources. In January, Ģý entered into a memorandum of understanding with Texas … Continued
Ģý Announces Online Bachelor of Science in Sports Leadership and Management
Ģý (Ģý) has launched a new fully online Bachelor of Science in Sports Leadership and Management, offering a dynamic and flexible program for students pursuing careers in coaching, athletic administration and leadership roles across the growing global sports industry. This program combines practical leadership training with foundational business principles and faith-based learning, equipping … Continued
Spain Center announces new director, continues focus on unity
The Carl Spain Center at Ģý is now led by executive director Tryce Prince (’18), after the transition of founding director Dr. Jerry Taylor, and the center continues to work to foster unity among Christians. “The Spain Center was founded to be a voice of hope that speaks to the hearts, minds and … Continued
Ģý confers more than 800 degrees at May Commencement, honors Olympian with Outlive Your Life Award
Ģý 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
Groundbreaking nuclear research at Ģý earns national coverage
The groundbreaking nuclear research at Ģý, sponsored by Natura Resources, received a boost this week when a Fox Business news crew visited the university’s Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center to report on the advances taking place on campus. The news crew spent two days on the Ģý campus preparing for segments that … Continued
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 Ģý’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