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Creative thinker. Courageous leader.
Game changer. Dream maker.
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A bold idea.

Creative thinker. Courageous leader.
Game changer. Dream maker.
It starts with a spark.
That one class. An inspiring professor.
A bold idea.

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Wildcat baseball is back in an all-new setting! Be a part of history as the Wildcats show what they’ve got in their spectacular new home at Crutcher Scott Field.

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December 2024 ACU commencement

Service learning at ACU challenges students to make a global difference

Service learning – a hallmark of the Abilene Christian University experience – is one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has again recognized ACU among the nation’s best in its 2025 rankings. But it is more than just a ranking – it’s a hands-on way for students to transform classroom knowledge into real-world impact. Last year, 138 students participated in projects across 20 countries, from Japan to Nicaragua.

R2 research designation

ACU achieves elite academic recognition with Carnegie Research 2 status

Abilene Christian University has earned Research 2 (R2) status in the latest update from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education – a milestone that reflects ACU’s intentional commitment to research growth and academic excellence. The prestigious R2 designation places Abilene Christian among top research universities in the nation, recognizing high spending and doctorate production.

Brad East Bible Missions Ministry

ACU Online Student Spotlight: James Williams

From teaching a classroom of middle schoolers to guiding his congregation in Napa Valley, California, James Williams has demonstrated to himself and others the importance of living life to the fullest. A devoted family man, follower of Christ, advocate and musical artist, James has recently earned the title of college graduate. He completed his B.S. in Integrated Studies, focusing on business and psychology, and is now putting his passion for service and mentoring into action.

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