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Members of the Ko Jo Kai social club get ready to warm up their voices before the group's performance for Abilene Christian University's annual Sing Song
HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher education Abilene Christian ACU was the first university in the
world to provide iPhones and iPod touch-
University
options plentiful 1600 Campus Court
(325) 674-2650, (800) 460-6228
es to all of its undergraduate students
and faculty, as part of the university’s
A
bilene is a place where www.acu.edu award-winning mobile-learning initiative.
you can get the higher President: Dr. Phil Schubert The university’s AT&T
Mascot: Wildcats Learning Studio offers an
education you need to suc- Affiliation: Church of Christ
innovative facility for stu-
ceed in a job and in life. It is a hub
ACU’s mission is to educate students dents and faculty to
for higher education. The choices
for Christian service and leadership explore together how
range from doctoral programs to
throughout the world. Its alumni are they live, learn and communicate in a
vocational classes of only a few digital world.
sought out by graduate and professional
months. The city’s institutions of schools, companies and organizations for The student experience at ACU is
higher education are producing their integrity, leadership and professional unique, combining challenging classes in
wind energy technicians, pharma- excellence. high-tech academic facilities, professors
cists, teachers, nurses, physical Each year, Abilene Christian’s innova- who are scholars and mentors, and a
therapists, cosmetologists, welders, tive, diverse learning environment dynamic Christian community.
chefs, administrative assistants and attracts about 4,700 students from 47 Its students, faculty and staff are
virtually everything in between. states and territories, and 43 nations to actively involved as volunteers and as
its beautiful 208-acre campus. problem-solvers in our community and
Exceptional academic programs around the world. Its global network
include business, pre-health professions, includes 86,000 former students who live
theatre, physics, journalism, psychology, in more than 100 countries.
teacher education and biblical studies. The university’s vibrant Christian com-
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munity offers more than 100 organizations for
involvement and leadership. It also provides
study abroad opportunities in several coun-
tries, with international centers in Oxford,
England; Montevideo, Uruguay; and Leipzig,
Germany.
As a member of the NCAA Division II and
the Lone Star Conference, ACU competes in
16 varsity sports. Only four universities (includ-
ing UCLA, USC and Stanford) have won more
NCAA national team championships than the
Wildcats.
Distinguished alumni include best-selling
Christian author Max Lucado, Duke Medical
Center neurology professor Dr. Janice Massey,
CBS Sports executive producer Lance Barrow, Greg Kendall-Ball/Reporter-News
U.S. Congressman and former Houston judge The Six White Horses equestrian team from Hardin-Simmons University marches down Cypress Street during the Western
Ted Poe, U.S. Congressman and former Los Heritage Classic Parade.
Angeles councilwoman Janice Hahn, and the world. For more information, visit acu.edu. President: Dr. Lanny Hall
Baltimore Ravens’ assistant football coach and Mascot: Cowboys
Affiliation: Baptist
former NFL all-pro Wilbert Montgomery. Hardin-Simmons
ACU promises to be a vibrant, Christ-cen-
University Hardin-Simmons University, founded in
tered community that engages students in 1891, is a private Christian institution, affili-
2200 Hickory
authentic spiritual and intellectual growth, (325) 670-1000 ated with the Baptist General Convention of
equipping them to make a real difference in www.hsutx.edu Texas (Texas Baptists) since 1941.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
With an enrollment of approximately
2,300 undergraduate and graduate students
from 28 states and 20 countries, HSU has a
13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Eighty percent
of HSU’s faculty hold the highest available
degree in their fields.
Tuition rates
for full-time stu-
dents do not
increase while
they are enrolled in consecutive fall and spring
semesters and make continuous, satisfactory
progress toward a degree. (The tuition freeze
does not apply to some programs.)
HSU is:
n Ranked in the Top Tier of U.S. News
and World Report’s Best Universities in the
Western Region
Greg Kendall-Ball/Reporter-News
n Cited by The Princeton Review as a Best
Elementary students listen as a McMurry University student talks about the Native American way of life at the university’s
in the West University
annual Tipi Village.
n Recognized by Colleges of Distinction
for teaching, learning, and service Performance – Orchestra, Opera, accepted into graduate and professional
n Named to the 2011 Honor Roll by The Concert Choir and Chorale perform free programs at major universities around the
Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great concerts. “World Famous” Cowboy Band nation.
College to Work For offers free concerts and marches in parades Seventy-eight percent of McMurry’s full-
n Named to the President’s Higher across the country, often accompanied by time faculty have Ph.D.s or terminal degrees
Education Community Service Honor Roll the Six White Horses team. Theatre performs in their field.
Through seven schools and colleges, HSU several major productions. McMurry is accredited by the Commission
offers seven undergraduate degree pro- on Colleges of the Southern Association of
grams encompassing more than 70 major McMurry University Colleges and Schools, the Texas Education
fields of study. Eighteen graduate programs Agency, The University Senate of the United
S. 14th & Sayles Blvd.
are offered, including doctoral programs in (325) 793-3800 Methodist Church, the National League for
physical therapy, ministry, functional manual www.mcm.edu Nursing and the Texas State Board of
therapy, and education. President: Dr. John H. Russell
Nursing Examiners.
Mascot: War Hawks
Special programs include Honors, As McMurry University moves into the
Affiliation: Methodist
International Studies, and Leadership second decade of the 21st Century, it is
Studies. McMurry University, founded by the poised to continue growing in both academ-
Music – Oldest accredited School of United Methodist Church in 1923, offers ics and in new and improved campus facili-
Music in Texas more than 40 major courses of study in the ties to provide students the best Christian-
Science – Home to the International schools of Arts and Letters, based higher education experience possible.
Astronomical Search Collaboration, an out- Natural and Computational As part of that vision, McMurry will con-
reach program for students across the globe Sciences, Social Sciences tinue to reach out to the community with
Community Outreach – Students log and Religion, Education, cooperative efforts to benefit the Abilene
around 7,500 hours of community service Business and Nursing. and McMurry communities.
each year About 1,500 students attend McMurry McMurry will be increasing investment in
Athletics – Holds ASC titles in women’s University; 16 percent are Methodist, 95 the emerging bio sciences capability in
soccer and volleyball and advanced to the con- percent are from Texas, 33 percent are Abilene, providing expanded possibilities for
ference final in men’s basketball and soccer minority students and 94 percent of fresh- faculty and student involvement in these
HSU has won 61 American Southwest men receive financial aid. Seventy-one per- growth areas. This investment will provide
Conference titles (next closest team has 39) cent of the McMurry freshman class rank in an avenue for curriculum enhancement,
HSU’s student-athletes have had a cumula- the top half of their graduating classes. research contributions in resolving critical
tive GPA of over 3.0 for 17 straight semesters McMurry’s recent graduates have been health issues and the production of gradu-
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ates prepared for professions or further Center in Abilene continues to provide aspir- Immunotherapeutic Research &
graduate/professional study in these areas. ing pharmacists and nurses with a compre- Development is also located at the Abilene
McMurry continues to seek avenues for pub- hensive and practical education that encom- campus. Its mission is to develop and imple-
lic school collaboration. It is completing the passes a broad range of contemporary ment new immune-based approaches to
third year collaborating with the Abilene health issues. improve the prevention, early detection,
Independent School District to operate the The TTUHSC School of Pharmacy opened diagnosis, prognostic assessment and treat-
Fifth-Grade Math-Science Magnet School. its Abilene regional campus in ment of human disease.
In the coming years, McMurry will provide 2007, and students who com- The TTUHSC School of Nursing began
opportunities not only for public school stu- plete the four-year program offering programs in Abilene in 2008. The
dents in the region, but also those who have earn a Doctor of Pharmacy 58 students presently enrolled here are part
invested their lives to teaching these stu- (Pharm.D.) degree. of the SON’s total enrollment of more than
dents. When the 2010-2011 academic year 1,200 who benefit from several Abilene
began, 40 students were enrolled in each of undergraduate nursing education options.
Texas Tech University Health the program’s four years, giving the campus The Traditional Bachelor of Science in
Sciences Center an enrollment of 160 future pharmacists. Nursing (BSN) option can be completed in
The first class of pharmacy graduates the classroom in two years and includes
(School of Pharmacy &
received their degrees from the Abilene cam- hands-on clinical experience. Students with a
School of Nursing in Abilene)
pus in May 2011. bachelor’s degree or higher in another field
1718 Pine St.
(325) 677-1112, School of Pharmacy
The Abilene School of Pharmacy campus is can earn a Second Degree BSN online in 12
(325) 676-7948, School of Nursing a state-of-the-art facility with multimedia months.
www.abilene.ttu.edu classrooms, a drug information center, a The school’s RN-to-BSN option can be
President: Dr. Tedd Mitchell pharmacy practice laboratory, patient coun- completed online in two semesters.
Mascot: Red Raiders seling and physical assessment training Graduate education options include a
Affiliation: Texas Tech University
rooms and modern research labs. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences The School of Pharmacy’s Center for Administration or Education; MSN Nurse
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Practitioner and Post-Master’s Certification;
RN to MSN; and Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Cisco College
717 East Industrial Blvd.
(325) 794-4400
www.cisco.edu
President: Bobby Smith
Provost of the Abilene Educational Center:
Dr. Carol Dupree
With locations in both Cisco and Abilene,
Cisco College offers a comprehensive pro-
gram of academic transfer as well as career
and technical education options, leading to
associate degrees and cer-
tifications of proficiency.
Cisco College began
offering affordable, acces-
Nellie Doneva/Reporter-News
sible, quality education
From left, Stephen Land, Kristen Zwerner and Caitlin Bailey practice swaddling a baby at the Patty Hanks Shelton School
options in 1940 in Cisco and continues to of Nursing.
evolve and grow to meet the demands of a
global economy. Patty Hanks Shelton School
In 1972 the college began offering classes of Nursing
in Abilene. 2149 Hickory
Because of the demand for education, the (325) 671-2399
college has continued to expand its pro- Admissions: rking@phssn.edu
Advisor: Rachel King, MEd
grams and course offerings. Today the col-
www.phssn.edu
lege is one of the leading providers of health Dean: Dr. Nina Ouimette
care workers in the area, offering training in
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing is a
nursing, respiratory therapy, surgical technol-
consortium of Abilene Christian University,
ogy, pharmacy technology and much more.
Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry
In 2004 Cisco opened the Abilene
University. Students may study for a Bachelor
Educational Center located on a 38-acre site
of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and a
at the intersection of Loop 322 and
Master’s degree in nursing (MSN).
Industrial Blvd.
The Master’s program offers a Family
The 81,500-square-foot complex is
Nurse Practitioner track and an Education
equipped with state-of-the-art technology
track.
and offers the latest options, including a vir-
tual library and upgraded lab space and will Texas State Technical
soon be expanded to include a new health
sciences wing.
College West Texas
Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Campus
Scheduling options for classes at the col- Catherine Morris (left) and Gianluca Chaffey work in the 650 E. Hwy. 80
lege include a variety of daytime, evening biotechnology lab during Cisco College’s molecular biology (325) 738-3319
techniques lab. www.westtexas.tstc.edu
online and hybrid classes.
Weekend classes as well as three-week President: Gail Lawrence
of study for most four-year degree majors or
intensive minimesters are also popular choose from a variety of career and technical Texas State Technical College West Texas has
options for those with busy, hectic lives. education programs, including automotive been serving Abilene and the West Texas region
Continuing education courses and programs technology, criminal justice, child care tech- for more than 30 years. With four locations in
can be structured to fit the educational nology, cosmetology, fire technology, real West Texas (Abilene, Sweetwater, Brownwood
needs of business and industry. estate and more. For additional information, and Breckenridge), TSTC has become an easy
Students may complete the first two years visit the website at www.cisco.edu. choice for those who want to find quality,
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affordable hands-on training. American Commercial well as providing teacher training. New class-
TSTC West Texas offers hands-on training es begin monthly, and the school offers
for a path into a variety of growing indus-
College placement assistance for graduates as well
402 Butternut Street
tries, such as: as financial aid for qualified students and
(325) 672-8495
n Computer Site Director: Paige Griggs veterans.
Aided Drafting
n Computer American Commercial College offers train-
Networking and ing toward national certification for careers
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
Programming such as medical transcription, CPA assistant, University Worldwide
n Nursing medical office specialist, medical assistant Dyess Air Force Base Campus
n Wind Energy Technology and computerized administrative assistant. 425 Third Street, Suite 318 “Education Building”
(325) 692-2007, 696-1785
n Energy Management New classes begin every five weeks. ACC
Email:dyess@erau.edu
n Air Conditioning Technology offers day and night courses, placement www.erau.edu/dyess
n Applied Engineering (Robotics) assistance for graduates and financial aid for
n Welding qualified students. Dyess Air Force Base hosts one of Embry-
n Automotive Technology Riddle Aeronautical University’s worldwide
n Diesel Technology Texas College locations. The
Many of the programs at TSTC are not
of Cosmetology Dyess campus
offered anywhere else in the region. TSTC is was established
117 Sayles Blvd
dedicated to catering to the needs of stu- in 1994 and
(325) 677-0532
dents near and far who are looking for a Owner: Steve Weilert offers courses at Dyess in five, nine-week
better career. Many graduates leave with terms each year and throughout the year
starting salaries of $30,000 - $50,000 a year. Texas College of Cosmetology offers on-line to serve working adults in and out-
For more information call 325.672.7091 courses leading to licensing for cosmetolo- side of the military community.
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