Dr. Mason Lee has been appointed dean of the Graduate School of Theology, effective immediately, after serving as interim dean since 2025. Lee has been at ACU since 2020, serving as associate dean and director of contextual education before stepping into his role as interim dean. Lee said the appointment is less about personal achievement ... [Read More…]
Student films featured at Abilene Frontier Film Festival
Two documentaries created by ACU students were featured at the second annual Abilene Frontier Film Festival. The Abilene Frontier Film Festival was held on Oct. 2 and 3 at Frontier Texas, and it celebrated independent filmmaking through screenings, Q&A sessions and awards. Cody Tolle, festival founder and director, described the event as ... [Read More…]
Freshman Follies returns for family weekend
Freshman Follies will return to campus once again this weekend for Family Weekend. The event began in 1970 as an informal freshman skit and showcase during Homecoming weekend. Today, Freshman Follies is a freshman-only lip-sync competition featuring residence hall acts and student talent acts. This year’s production will feature 12 hall acts ... [Read More…]
From ACU to Broadway: Eean Cochran gives back to next generation
On Aug. 16, the Broadway revival of "Ragtime" closed after a nearly year-long run. During its run, the production earned 11 Tony Award nominations and won four awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. Among the cast was ACU alumnus Eean Cochran, who served as both a swing and dance captain throughout the show's run. As Cochran’s Broadway ... [Read More…]
Honors College launches first academic minors
The Honors College is introducing its first academic minors this year, offering all ACU students the opportunity to study leadership or interdisciplinary studies in applied artificial intelligence. The new programs are open to every student across every major; they do not have to be a part of the Honors College. The overarching goal of ... [Read More…]
Annual Opening Assembly begins 2026-27 school year
The school year will begin Monday, with Opening Assembly at 11 a.m. in Moody Coliseum, with the year’s parade of flags featuring a record 151 flags that represent the states, territories and countries that make up the ACU community. This year’s guest speaker is Luke Norsworthy, senior minister of Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin and an ... [Read More…]