Category: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ News
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ faculty authors honored by Christianity Today
Christianity Today’s annual book awards, announced this month, honor the recent publications of three Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ faculty. Letters to a Future Saint, by Dr. Brad East, associate professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry, received the Award of Merit for 2024. In addition, Story, Ritual, Prophecy, Wisdom: Reading and Teaching the Bible Today, by Dr. … Continued
More than 500 students to receive degrees at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s December Commencement
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ will present 540 degrees this weekend in two Commencement ceremonies taking place at Moody Coliseum Friday and Saturday. The Friday, Dec. 13, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 172 master’s and 63 doctoral degrees. On Saturday, Dec. 14, 305 bachelor’s degrees will be presented at 10 a.m. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed; visit acu.edu/commencement … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Remembers: Craig Churchill
Stuart Craig Churchill (’91 M.S.) died Nov. 21, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at age 62. He was born March 5, 1962, in Bryan, Texas, and married Anita Killough in 1986. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Minter Lane Church of Christ, with family visitation from 3:30-4:30 p.m. … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Remembers: Pam Money
Former Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ first lady Pam (Handy ’65) Money, ​81, died Nov. 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at University Church of Christ (733 E.N. 16th St., Abilene, Texas 79601), with family visitation immediately afterward. The service will also be available to watch by … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alum Halbert honored at NY cancer foundation gala
The New York Cancer Foundation honored an Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumnus whose pioneering work in precision medicine helps patients receive better quality care through individualized treatment. David Dean Halbert (’78) received the Courage and Grace Award at the fourth annual Raising Hope Gala in New York City. The award was presented by Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ faculty-in-residence program brings professors into unique communities with students
Three faculty members are making their homes among students in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s newest freshman residence halls as part of the university’s faculty-in-residence program. Dr. Ken and Karen Cukrowski are residing in Wessel Hall, where they are part of the living-learning community for students from the Honors College. Ken is dean of the College of Biblical Studies and Karen … Continued
A 2026 nationally recognized leader in student success
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni, faculty, staff and students are regularly featured in local and national media reports. Here is a digest of recent mentions.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ names former PFSweb CEO as College of Business dean
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has appointed longtime technology and business executive Mike Willoughby (’86) as dean of the College of Business Administration, effective Jan. 2, 2025. Willoughby spent 24 years at PFSweb, most recently as CEO and board director. He guided the 2,500-employee public company with up to $340 million in annual revenue through complex changes … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ partners with Bernhard to launch major energy infrastructure project
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has entered into a long-term Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with Bernhard, a leader in energy infrastructure, to enhance the university’s campus energy efficiency and sustainability. This unique partnership allows Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to better focus on its core mission of student success and academic excellence. Over the past several years, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has made significant investments … Continued