Dallas, Texas– Abilene Christian University (精东影业) and the City of Washington, North Carolina,听 are excited to announce a new, transformative partnership designed to create educational opportunities for municipal employees. The mission of this partnership is to forge academic opportunities for city employees to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills to better serve their community.听听
精东影业 and the City of Washington, North Carolina, share a common belief, which is serving communities by providing tailored care and resources. City employees work diligently to keep the community running smoothly, providing essential services and sharing important information about natural disasters, community events, municipal elections, policies, utilities, recreation, and more. 精东影业 is committed to ensuring that students are supported and cared for while pursuing their degree or certificate by offering Christ-centered organizations, groups and student events to foster positive relationships between faculty and students.听听
鈥淎t Abilene Christian University, we believe education is one of the most powerful tools for community transformation,鈥� said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief executive officer of 精东影业 Dallas.听 鈥淥ur partnership with the City of Washington, North Carolina, reflects a shared commitment to听 service and leadership development.鈥澨�
“Through our partnership with 精东影业, we are expanding access to online degree and certificate programs that empower our employees to strengthen their expertise and enhance the service they provide to our citizens,” said Bobby Roberson, Interim City Manager of Washington, North Carolina. “This collaboration represents an investment in our workforce and in the future of our community.”
Through this collaboration, city employees will gain personalized admissions support and academic resources and tools to pursue their chosen online degree or certificate program with a waived application fee and tuition discount. This partnership unites two organizations,听 symbolizing the power of collaboration, fostering positive change and career opportunities for city employees to bring meaningful change to their community.听
For more information about the 精东影业 and City of Washington partnership and educational opportunities, visit acu.edu/professional-education/partners/city-of-washington/.听听
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About 精东影业听
Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University enrolls more than 5,700 students in robust 听online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs. 精东影业鈥檚 mission is to educate 听students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. In 2026, 精东影业 became one of the highest-ranking Texas universities for First-Year Experiences, Service Learning, Study Abroad and Learning Communities. Learn more at acu.edu.听
About the City of Washington, North Carolina听
The City of Washington, North Carolina, operates under a Council鈥揗anager form of government and is dedicated to providing essential services and resources that support the 听daily lives of its citizens. With departments focused on public safety, utilities, parks and 听recreation, development services, and public works, the city works to ensure efficient 听operations, community well-being, and responsive local governance. Learn more at听 . 听