Education
ACU honors three Abilene women at leadership luncheon
Three Abilene women were honored at Abilene Christian University’s Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Brenda Vandunk Leadership Award Luncheon on March 20 as the ACU community celebrated Women’s History Month. Dr. Susan Lewis, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Ramonica Scott, associate professor and director of the Master of Athletic Training Program; and Naoemi…
Read MoreJill Jumper named Dean of Hardin-Simmons’ College of Health Professions
Hardin-Simmons University has named Dr. Jill Jumper, PT, DPT, as the next dean of the College of Health Professions. She will assume the role in June, following the retirement of Dr. Janelle O’Connell. “I am deeply honored to walk alongside the incredible faculty and staff of the College of Health Professions,” Jumper said. “I have…
Read MoreAbilene ISD names Shannon Marshall as Director of Federal Programs
Abilene Independent School District recently announced that Shannon Marshall has been named director of federal programs. In her new role, Marshall will oversee the strategic use of federal funding to support student achievement and district initiatives. Additionally, she will assume responsibility for directing the district’s bilingual program. Marshall previously served as principal at Thomas Elementary…
Read MoreDedication and recognition: Highlights from AISD school board meeting
On March 6, the Abilene Independent School District held its school board meeting, primarily dedicated to recognizing outstanding contributions from staff and students. In a “Teaching Minute” video highlighting TEKS Readiness Standards implementation, Bowie Elementary fifth-grade math teacher Kendra Overstreet demonstrated her approach to the math curriculum. “I dedicate a whole lesson to financial literacy,…
Read MoreAbilene school board recognizes several employees at meeting
By Makalah Wright The Abilene Independent School District Board of Trustees met on Feb. 10, addressing a variety of topics, from employee recognition to student achievements. Board President Angie Wiley presented an episode of the district’s Teaching Minute video series. Teaching Minute showcases the realities of AISD classrooms, as well as student outcomes and teacher…
Read MoreTSTC sets Vocational Nursing fall semester application dates
If you are looking to begin a career as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), Texas State Technical College is the place to start. TSTC will accept applications for the Vocational Nursing fall semester from April 1 through June 13 at the Breckenridge, Harlingen and Sweetwater campuses. Current students said TSTC provides the best learning environment.…
Read MoreHardin-Simmons names West dean of theology school
Dr. Jacob West has been named the new dean of Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon School of Theology. He will begin the role starting in June. West, who has served as the associate dean of the Logsdon School of Theology in the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts since March 2024, was named dean after the…
Read MoreACU offers $80K to Hendrick Healthcare Academy graduates
Abilene Christian University is offering $80,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students who complete the Hendrick Healthcare Academy and choose a health care-related major at ACU upon high school graduation. The new program is designed to encourage Abilene and Big Country-area students to study psychology, social work or one of several health…
Read MoreTaking a look at the early classrooms of Abilene
By Riley Condle Abilene has long been a bastion of education in the Big Country. With three colleges and 28 schools in the area, covering over 15,000 students of all religions and races, we, the people, sometimes forget the history of education in our beautiful Abilene. When you think of Abilene education, what comes to…
Read MoreAbilene ISD Board adopts resolution for Building Brighter Futures
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees recently adopted a resolution that paves the way for the district to take the next steps in its Building Brighter Futures initiative. As the district’s new strategic planning and development project, Building Brighter Futures is designed to ensure that every AISD student has access to exceptional academic experiences and…
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