Archive for March, 2026

Applications and abstracts for the 2026 Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival at Abilene Christian University are due on Friday, January 30, 2026 by 5 p.m. The ACU Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the Hunter Welcome Center. To learn more about the Undergraduate Research, Creativity, and Innovation Festival, watch this video For additional information and to submit a proposal, visit the following link here! All students who have participated in research and other scholarly activities are encouraged to submit an abstract. If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at orsp@acu.edu or the Office of Undergraduate Research at uresearch@acu.edu.

As of March 1st, True Rx has retired the member portal and app given the launch of their new app and portal, True Rx+. The updated web portal and app offer easier navigation, prior authorization tracking, and the ability to live chat with a Health Strategist. You will need to download the True Rx+ app to set up your account.

Join UAP for a lunch panel featuring autistic college students as they share their experiences, perspectives, and insights about navigating college life. This will be Part 1 of a two-session series, beginning with student voices, followed by a second session focused on debrief, reflection, and deeper discussion facilitated collaboratively by UAP and faculty from the School of Psychology. This is a meaningful opportunity to listen, learn, and build deeper understanding of neurodiversity in higher education. RSVP HERE

Part I – Student Panel! Date: Wednesday, April 15, Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Location: LYNAY Classroom, Lunch Provided (rsvp by April 9)

Part II – Debrief & Reflection Session! Date: Thursday, April 23, Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Location: LYNAY Classroom Snacks Provided

Please join us in celebrating the class of 2026 at this year’s Senior candlelight devo! Senior Celebration Candlelight Devo is on May 3rd at 8:30pm at  the Tower of light.

There are still spots open for a roundtable conversation and lunch about AI usage on Tuesday, March 10, at noon. This event, hosted by IT, will be an opportunity to share ways that we are already using AI on campus to improve efficiency and the way we do business. Space is limited. Sign-up here. For questions, reach out to Eric Lemmons at eric.lemmons@acu.edu.

On Tuesday, March 3, Olympic gold medalist and ACU alum, Earl Young (’62), will be our guest speaker for COBA Department Chapel. Students, Faculty, and Staff are encourged to attend in Hart Auditorium.

Earl’s story is powerful and life-changing. After receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant to cure his leukemia, he founded Earl Young’s Team to advocate for donor registration and support families walking through cancer battles. Through his swabbing campaigns, several COBA and ACU students have already become donor matches — Joshua Lloyd being the most recent.

You can read more about Earl and Earl Young’s Team here.

A consultant from TIAA will be offering individual counseling sessions on campus to discuss your personal financial situation and retirement investments on March 24th and 25th. You can register for an appointment online. Appointments fill up fast and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Register HERE.

Get Ready for Headshot Day! Spring 2026 faculty and staff headshots will be taken on March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Brown Library, in the Davis-Tucker Conference Room (#328B). Please take advantage of this opportunity if you don’t have an ACU headshot or if you would like an updated one. There’s no need to sign up in advance – simply stop by at your convenience! If you’re unable to attend this time, you can come to our next session in the fall. Photos will be available through Canto 4-5 weeks after the event. Review the Headshot Style Guide for helpful tips for preparing for your photo. Headshot Style Guide