Category: Campus News
Generous donors made Moody renovations possible
More than 680 households generously contributed to the Moody renovations, including several significant donations that have been recognized with names throughout the facility. Anthony Arena recognizes donors April (Bullock ’89) and Mark (’86) Anthony. The generosity and leadership of the Anthonys, of Dallas, Texas, have transformed the Ģý campus beyond recognition. Their gifts to Anthony … Continued
Ģý’s traditional Opening Assembly returns after three years
Ģý will begin its 117th academic year with the traditional Opening Assembly in Moody Coliseum for the first time since 2019. The ceremony, which was on hiatus for two years during the coronavirus pandemic and renovation of Moody Coliseum, will take place Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. to launch the first week of … Continued
Ģý’s NEXT Lab submits construction application with NRC to build research reactor sponsored by Natura Resources
In yet another significant step toward the goal of building a molten salt research reactor, Ģý’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Lab submitted an application for a construction permit with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday. The application is the first for a new research reactor in more than 30 years … Continued
Fall Summit set for Oct. 13-14 with new twice-a-year format
Registration is now open for the fall event of Ģý’s 116th year of Summit, Oct. 13-14, part of the new twice-a-year format designed to better serve church leaders. Each fall, a two-day gathering will coincide with Ģý’s Homecoming weekend, and each spring, a two-day event will lead into Sing Song weekend. “By joining Summit with … Continued
Ģý names new chief of staff for president’s office
Will Beasley (’11) began work as chief of staff for the president’s office at Ģý July 11. He will work alongside Suzanne Allmon, senior advisor to the president, until her retirement in May 2023. The chief of staff role, renamed from the previous term of “senior advisor to the president,” is responsible for … Continued
Ģý hosts first All-State Choir Camp
A new camp joins the lineup of residential activities taking place this summer at Ģý as 50 high school students converge on campus for Ģý’s first All-State Choir Camp June 29 – July 2. The high school vocalists – representing both large and small schools from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, … Continued
Ģý names new chief investment officer
Joe Lee has been appointed Ģý’s chief investment officer and president of Abilene Christian Investment Management Company, effective July 25. In this role, Lee will be responsible for managing the university’s nearly $700 million endowment. Longtime Ģý CIO Jack Rich plans to retire at the end of 2022. For the last three … Continued
Bird Scooters return to Ģý
Ģý and Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, are once again teaming up to bring shared e-scooters to the campus. The eco-friendly transportation option can be activated through a free mobile phone application and used to replace gas-powered car trips around Abilene. Bird will provide quarterly donations to Ģý based … Continued
Ģý enters agreement to serve Coca-Cola products on campus
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages will be the new beverage provider for Ģý beginning May 2. Ģý signed a five-year contract with the Dallas-based bottler, which will bring Coca-Cola products to the university’s main cafeteria, The World Famous Bean; on-campus retail dining locations; concession stands; and vending machines. A recent survey of faculty, staff and … Continued