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Research, Creativity on Display at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Research Festival

More than 140 students from Abilene Christian University and other nearby schools presented a variety of research findings and creative projects April 7 at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s 18th annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival. A related event – the Excellence in Oratory Forum – took place the night before the festival, showcasing students’ public speaking skills. … Continued
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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Dean Awarded Fulbright Scholar Grant to Taiwan

Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College and director of Lynay at Abilene Christian University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) grant to Taiwan. This marks Morris’s third Fulbright award, highlighting his continued commitment to global engagement and academic excellence. The Fulbright IEA Program supports U.S. higher education administrators in … Continued

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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Names New VP for Research, Library Dean

Abilene Christian University recently announced two new hirings in academic leadership positions: vice president for research and dean of library services and educational technology.  Dr. Janet Donaldson began work in January as ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s vice president for research, and Dr. Lee Anne Paris has been appointed dean of library services and educational technology, effective Aug. 1, … Continued

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DOE taps ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, Natura to receive critical nuclear reactor fuel

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a plan to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to Abilene Christian University and its partner, Natura Resources, for their cutting-edge nuclear research. This crucial fuel allocation will support the university’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab in the development of a next-generation molten salt reactor. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s research … Continued

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Dallas Launches Applied Research Center to Foster Transformative, Faith-Inspired Research

Abilene Christian University (¾«¶«Ó°Òµ) proudly announces the launch of the Applied Research Center (ARC), a new initiative that empowers students and faculty to engage in meaningful, high-quality research that addresses real-world challenges and generates innovative, community-driven solutions. Rooted in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s commitment to faith and scholarship, the ARC serves as both a resource hub and a … Continued

Texas legislature funds water desalination through Texas Tech, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, Natura Resources partnership

A recent appropriation from the Texas Legislature, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, focuses on water desalination and directs research funding to Texas Tech University to help accelerate their research partnership with Abilene Christian University and its molten salt reactor project, sponsored by Natura Resources.  In January, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ entered into a memorandum of understanding with Texas … Continued

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ receives $2.1 million through grant project with Pepperdine

Abilene Christian University’s Siburt Institute for Church Ministry will receive $2.1 million as part of a collaboration with Pepperdine University’s Empower and Equip program, designed to strengthen the ministries and leadership of Churches of Christ in rural areas and small towns. Lilly Endowment Inc. granted Pepperdine $7.5 million for the Empower and Equip initiative, which … Continued

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ 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 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™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 … Continued

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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ partners with Texas Tech, Natura to advance cutting-edge technology

Abilene Christian University and Texas Tech University announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Natura Resources LLC of Abilene to seek business opportunities and funding for projects related to Natura’s molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction on the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ campus. The collaboration, which includes the Texas Produced Water Consortium (TxPWC) located at Texas Tech, … Continued