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A defining Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ experience: Study Abroad in action
Abilene Christian Intercollegiate to debut in October 2026 at Halbert National
Officials from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Athletics, Golf Channel and HNS Sports Group announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership to host a new collegiate golf tournament, the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate. The competition will be held annually at Halbert National in Granbury, Texas. The inaugural event will take place October 19-21, 2026. The three-day tournament will feature … Continued
Students find special community in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s Honors College
When senior Abigail Countess arrived on the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ campus four years ago, she didn¡¯t yet know where to find her classrooms or how to navigate college life. But she did know one thing: she wanted community. She found it in the Honors College, surrounded by classmates who shared her curiosity, drive and faith … Continued
Service learning at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ challenges students to make a global difference
Service learning ¨C a hallmark of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ experience ¨C is one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ among the nation¡¯s best in its 2026 rankings. For the seventh consecutive year, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ earned top marks in the ¡°Programs That Enhance Student Experience¡± category, including ranking #11 … Continued
Academic News
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to host collaborative U.S.-China art exhibition, dialogue
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and The Grace Museum will host visiting Chinese artists and dignitaries from Jan. 15-17 for collaborative exhibitions, a public dialogue and a live painting experience, all part of an intercultural project conceived by Robert Green (’79), department chair and professor of art and design at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. The show in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Shore Gallery, … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Named One of America¡¯s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek
For the fifth consecutive year, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global leader in data analytics and industry rankings, as one of America¡¯s Top Online Colleges for 2026.? Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ ranked at #162, a 49-spot jump from the prior year. This increase in ranking is a testament to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s commitment … Continued
Lilly Endowment awards $1 million to support efforts of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Graduate School of Theology
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the expansion and sustainability of the Ministry Residency Program in the Graduate School of Theology.? Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, which is intended to help theological schools across the United States and Canada … Continued
Alumni News
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to host collaborative U.S.-China art exhibition, dialogue
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and The Grace Museum will host visiting Chinese artists and dignitaries from Jan. 15-17 for collaborative exhibitions, a public dialogue and a live painting experience, all part of an intercultural project conceived by Robert Green (’79), department chair and professor of art and design at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. The show in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Shore Gallery, … Continued
Abilene Christian Intercollegiate to debut in October 2026 at Halbert National
Officials from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Athletics, Golf Channel and HNS Sports Group announced on Wednesday a multi-year partnership to host a new collegiate golf tournament, the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate. The competition will be held annually at Halbert National in Granbury, Texas. The inaugural event will take place October 19-21, 2026. The three-day tournament will feature … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Remembers: Clark Potts
Longtime Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ communications professional?Forrest Clark Potts, 93, of Abilene, Texas, died May 30, 2025. A private family graveside service will be held in his Arkansas hometown. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Western Grove and grew up in Rogers and various towns across northwest Arkansas. He was editor of?The Optimist?student newspaper in … Continued
Campus News
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to host collaborative U.S.-China art exhibition, dialogue
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and The Grace Museum will host visiting Chinese artists and dignitaries from Jan. 15-17 for collaborative exhibitions, a public dialogue and a live painting experience, all part of an intercultural project conceived by Robert Green (’79), department chair and professor of art and design at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. The show in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Shore Gallery, … Continued
Lilly Endowment awards $1 million to support efforts of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Graduate School of Theology
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the expansion and sustainability of the Ministry Residency Program in the Graduate School of Theology.? Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, which is intended to help theological schools across the United States and Canada … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ again named among Great Colleges to Work For
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ continues to be 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 year marks the 16th time Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has been recognized in the last 17 years.? The 2025 Great Colleges to Work For results were announced … Continued
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Announces Partnership with ATPE
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is partnering with the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) to create more affordable educational opportunities. The ATPE is an association that advocates and provides educators with the products and services needed to help students thrive in their classrooms. Through this partnership, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ will provide a tuition discount to ATPE members and … Continued
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Stephanie Hamm
For Dr. Stephanie Hamm, social work has never been just a career; it has been a calling shaped by compassion. From hospital rooms and delivery wards to online classrooms reaching students across the country, Dr. Hamm¡¯s journey reflects a steady commitment to meeting people where they are and walking alongside them with purpose. Dr. Hamm¡¯s … Continued
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Named One of The Best Online Bachelor¡¯s in Business Programs Four Years In a Row
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½¡¯s Bachelor of Science in Business Management has been named one of the Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs by U.S. News and World Report for 2026. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ ranked #98 nationally and appears on the list for the fourth consecutive year.? The Best Online Programs list highlights over 200 universities offering an online … Continued