Category: Academic News
ACU Online honored by Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2022 by Newsweek and Statista Inc., and two undergraduate online programs received top honors in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for online degrees. In the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings released this week of “Best Online Bachelor’s … Continued
ACU moves up to doctoral tier in latest Carnegie classifications
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» earned Doctoral/Professional University status, as determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in its latest update, released Dec. 15. The Doctoral/Professional University classification (also known as R3) includes institutions that award at least 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees each year. ACU had previously been part of the Master’s Colleges … Continued
ACU named among America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2022. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Since 2015, ACU Online has significantly grown our online degree offerings in a variety of disciplines to meet today’s learners where they are,†said … Continued
New endowments provide support for faculty, students in political science and criminal justice, music
Two generous gifts to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» will provide funding for faculty in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice and a student scholarship in the Department of Music. Dr. Neal Coates, professor and ​​chair of political science and criminal justice, established the two endowments in honor of his late wife, Cynthia Coates. The … Continued
Serving others is all in a day’s work for ACU nursing student
Caleb Shirley has gained plenty of hands-on training through ACU’s nursing program, but one night in the ER showed him just how prepared he was. He was working in the emergency room at a local hospital with a less experienced nursing student shadowing him. Only three nurses were on duty that day, and they … Continued
ACU receives CCCU grant focusing on immigration, inclusion
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities announced last week that Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» is one of six CCCU-member institutions selected to receive a $10,000 grant as a part of the Inclusion Immigration Collaborative. The grant is designed to support projects that engage students with other groups to build more inclusive and welcoming communities across … Continued
ACU student investment fund hits $2 million
Students at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» are managing a now-multi-million-dollar investment fund that is part of the university’s endowment. The Student Trading and Research (STAR) Fund gives students first-hand experience with investing and financial management, and their success led to the fund reaching a new high of $2 million at the start of the 2021-22 academic … Continued
ACU announces new director of Lynay, Center for Building Community
Dr. Jason Morris has been named executive director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Center for Building Community and director of the Lynay program. Morris is dean of the Honors College and director of the Office of Major Scholarships at ACU and will continue to serve in those roles. The Center for Building Community and the Lynay … Continued
ACU’s handwriting camp offers fun, skill development
Abilene children practiced handwriting and improved their fine motor skills, all in a fun camp environment, while Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» occupational therapy students had a chance to practice what they’re learning about pediatric therapy. ACU’s first-ever “Wildcat Writers†handwriting camp, organized by the Department of Occupational Therapy, served 24 local children over two weeks in … Continued