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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ launches American Nuclear Society student chapter

The American Nuclear Society officially approved the establishment of a student section at Abilene Christian University. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is one of 54 U.S. colleges and universities to have an ANS student chapter.  The organization’s purpose is to communicate to the student body about current developments relative to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory (NEXT Lab) and … Continued
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ faculty professor feature in a children's book

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ professor’s discovery highlighted in a new children’s book

A new children’s book about recently discovered mammals includes a section about a rodent species identified by an Abilene Christian University biology professor. Dr. Tom Lee, a professor in the Department of Biology at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ; Amy Scott (’10), then a biology student at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ; and Carlos Boada, a researcher and professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica … Continued

¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s NEXT Lab, Natura Resources complete molten salt transfer from Copenhagen Atomics

Abilene Christian University’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Laboratory recently acquired a test batch of purified salt from Copenhagen Atomics (CA), another step toward deployment of the Natura Resources-funded Molten Salt Research Reactor. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is part of the Natura Resources Research Alliance – along with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University and The … Continued

nursing students and faculty Abilene Christian University doing a simulation lab

100% of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ nursing students pass NCLEX

Abilene Christian University Bachelor of Science in Nursing students achieved a 100% pass rate for the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses in 2023, one of only six Texas BSN programs with a perfect pass rate.  The NCLEX-RN is a requirement for nursing graduates to be licensed and able to practice as an RN. … Continued

AACSB reaccredits ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s College of Business Administration, marking 20 years of accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) announced the six-year extension of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s business accreditation for Abilene Christian University’s College of Business Administration (COBA), which has been continuously accredited by the organization since 2004. The mission of AACSB is to elevate the quality and impact of business schools globally, accrediting more than … Continued

Tommy and Martha Morris

Longtime ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ supporters receive honorary doctorates

Members of one of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s most beloved and deep-rooted families, Tommy (’55) and Martha (Smith ’58) Morris, received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees for their contributions to the university and society.  The presentation took place at a private ceremony on campus in May. Tommy’s honorary degree follows in the footsteps of his mother, Alberta … Continued

Dr. Phil speaks to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ friends and donors at a private reception in Dallas.

Dr. Phil speaks to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ friends, donors at Dallas event

A group of Abilene Christian University friends and leaders gathered with television personality and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Phil McGraw at a recent event in Dallas. Dr. Phil Schubert (’91), ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ president, interviewed McGraw for an audience of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ alumni and university leaders on topics including the role of Christians in society, media … Continued

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NRC construction permit issuance expected in September

This week the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced it will complete the safety assessment and construction permit issuance for the Natura Resources-funded Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR) at Abilene Christian University by Sept. 30. In March, the NRC completed the environmental assessment of the Natura-funded MSRR at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ. The reactor will be the first deployment … Continued

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ student receives $30,000 Sumners scholarship

Tamil Kayode-Adele of Midland, Texas, was recently awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Abilene Christian University by The Sumners Foundation. Adele is among 46 undergraduate students nationally to receive a Sumners scholarship in 2024. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, civic engagement and a capacity for leadership, and the funds apply toward the students’ junior … Continued