Features
ACU Theatre Alum Shines on Broadway’s Biggest Night
Alumnus Shares Story of Survival at United Nations
At age 8, Serge Gasore (’09), witnessed the deaths of his grandmother and brothers during the Rwandan Genocide. An experience that could have robbed him of hope instead instilled in him a calling to promote peace and justice. When Gasore was asked to share his story on one of the world’s largest stages, that calling … Continued
Building Belonging Through the First-Year Experience
Moving into your dorm with help from the university president. Watching a West Texas sunrise while singing praise songs. Sharing a home-cooked meal at your professor’s house. These moments define the first-year experience at ACU, where relationship-building is as essential as class attendance. This intentional community-building begins on move-in day, when students are immediately welcomed … Continued
FilmFest Gets Students on Set in Abilene and Beyond
ACU’s student film festival returned to the historic Paramount Theatre this spring for the 22nd premiere event to celebrate student achievement in film. The event featured projects from 14 teams, including narrative, documentary and animated films represented. The theme of FilmFest 2026 was “On Set,” and the evening included past and present judges and mentors … Continued
Academic News
ACU Joins CFA Institute University Affiliation Program
Abilene Christian University has been welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, offering new opportunities for students and demonstrating alignment with professional credentialing. The affiliation recognizes that the Dukes School of Finance incorporates at least 70% of the CFA Program curriculum into its courses and places emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics … Continued
ACU to Award Honors, Degrees at Commencement May 8-9
Abilene Christian University will present 963 degrees in three Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 8, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 52 doctoral and 261 master’s degrees. On Saturday, May 9, 650 bachelor’s degrees will be presented in two ceremonies – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. … Continued
Annette Gordon-Reed to headline Spain Center lectures May 1
Abilene Christian University’s Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action will host the Don Williams and Royce Money Distinguished Lecture Series May 1 at 7 p.m. in Chapel on the Hill in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. The event, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, is free and open to the public. Register … Continued
Alumni News
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 cast of Ragtime in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. And, most recently, he stepped onto the stage at Radio City Music … Continued
Alumnus Shares Story of Survival at United Nations
At age 8, Serge Gasore (’09), witnessed the deaths of his grandmother and brothers during the Rwandan Genocide. An experience that could have robbed him of hope instead instilled in him a calling to promote peace and justice. When Gasore was asked to share his story on one of the world’s largest stages, that calling … Continued
ACU Presents Alumni Awards to Dude Perfect Editor, Medical School CEO
Abilene Christian University presented its two highest alumni honors at the annual Alumni Day Luncheon, Sunday, March 29, to John Warner, M.D., CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and executive vice president at Ohio State, and to Tim Holt, vice president of post production for Dude Perfect. Tim Holt, Young Alumnus of … Continued
Campus News
ACU to Award Honors, Degrees at Commencement May 8-9
Abilene Christian University will present 963 degrees in three Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Friday, May 8, ceremony at 7 p.m. will award 52 doctoral and 261 master’s degrees. On Saturday, May 9, 650 bachelor’s degrees will be presented in two ceremonies – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. … Continued
Building Belonging Through the First-Year Experience
Moving into your dorm with help from the university president. Watching a West Texas sunrise while singing praise songs. Sharing a home-cooked meal at your professor’s house. These moments define the first-year experience at ACU, where relationship-building is as essential as class attendance. This intentional community-building begins on move-in day, when students are immediately welcomed … Continued
Annette Gordon-Reed to headline Spain Center lectures May 1
Abilene Christian University’s Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action will host the Don Williams and Royce Money Distinguished Lecture Series May 1 at 7 p.m. in Chapel on the Hill in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. The event, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, is free and open to the public. Register … Continued
ACU Online
Two ACU Students Awarded AAMFT Fellowship
Two members of Abilene Christian University’s (ACU) online Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) program have been selected for the 2026-2027 Foundation for the Advancement of Human Systems (FAHS) Minority Fellowship Program. The FAHS Minority Fellowship Program, overseen by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), is a nationally competitive program that prepares marriage … Continued
Student Spotlight: Dr. Laura Escobar
Dr. Laura Escobar has been a nurse for over 26 years, a career rooted in service, compassion and a deep desire to improve the lives of others. Throughout her career, she has served families with sick infants and children and, more recently, military veterans. Despite having decades of experience, Dr. Escobar never stopped believing there … Continued
Student Spotlight: Dr. Kelly Matlock
For almost two decades, Dr. Kelly Matlock has dedicated her life to caring for others. As a physician and anesthesiologist in rural Texas, she has spent her career helping patients through some of life’s most critical moments. Yet after years of practicing medicine, she began asking a different kind of question. What happens after the … Continued