ACU Theatre Alum Shines on Broadway’s Biggest Night

In the past year, ACU Theatre alumnus Eean Cochran (’14) has seen more than a few dreams move from someday to center stage.

He recorded his first Broadway cast album. He performed with the  …

ACU Remembers: Dr. Rodney Ashlock

Longtime Abilene Christian University Bible professor Dr. Rodney Olen Ashlock (’91 M.Div.) died Aug. 1, 2026, at age 60. A memorial service is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at University Church of Christ (733 E.N. 16th St., Abilene, Texas 79601), with visitation at 9 a.m. in the UCC Family Room. The service also can …

ACU Student Cam Hazzard Wins World Championship Dunking Competition

Abilene Christian University junior Cam Hazzard – a triple major, an honors student, a trumpeter in ACU’s Big Purple Band – has now added “world champion dunker” to his resume, taking home the trophy and $500,000 in the Dunkman World Championship. After winning a preliminary round of the competition in July, Hazzard was one of …