Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, classified as Carnegie R2 and combining a student‑centered ethos with an expanding research enterprise. Industry engages through co‑located laboratories in the Gayle and Max Dillard Science & Engineering Research Center and the on‑campus NEXT Lab supporting molten‑salt reactor experimentation. An applied research center in Dallas broadens access for sponsored projects and community partnerships. Faculty secure competitive federal support, including programs of the U.S. Department of Energy. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and a formal invention‑disclosure process provide compliance, IP review, and contracting support for collaborators.