ACU professor earns Fulbright grant to Taiwan
Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College and director of Lynay at Abilene Christian University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) grant to Taiwan. This marks Morris’ third Fulbright award, highlighting his continued commitment to global engagement and academic excellence. Through this grant, Morris will engage with Taiwanese universities and educational leaders to explore best practices in global education, strengthen collaborative partnerships, and expand opportunities for ACU students and faculty abroad. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 400,000 accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. 

Dr. Jason Morris

Lenten Retreat on Orthodox Christianity and Mental Health 
Father Joseph Longofono, an Orthodox priest and retired Air Force clinical psychologist from South Carolina, will lead a retreat on “Orthodox Christianity and Mental Health” at St. Luke Orthodox Church, 501 Sunset Drive. Sessions will begin in conjunction with Lenten suppers in the parish hall at 7 p.m. on March 20 and 6:30 p.m. on March 21. Father Joseph will also preach in the Divine Liturgy on March 22 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact St. Luke’s pastor Father Philip LeMasters at frphiliplemasters@gmail.com. The parish website is:  www.stlukeorthodox.net

Father Joseph Longofono

Honduras medical mission
The Catholic Diocese of San Angelo is asking health care professionals to sign up for a medical mission to La Ceiba, Honduras, June 16-24. For more information and to sign up, email info@sanrafaelexpeditions.org or call Janelle O’Connell at 325-668-3397.

Project requests being accepted for HPU’s community service day
Opportunities remain for organizations in the Brown County area to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests can be submitted at www.hputx.edu/impactday. Submissions will be reviewed for eligibility by HPU leadership, and organizations will be notified following approval.

Don’t forget to ‘spring forward’ March 8
Daylight Saving Time returns at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. To be on the safe side, set your clocks forward an hour or “spring forward” before going to bed Saturday. DST will end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

ACU launches inaugural Founder Awards
The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy at Abilene Christian University announced the launch of the inaugural ACU Founder Awards, a new annual tradition recognizing exceptional alumni founders and alumni-led businesses. Nominations are now open. The inaugural awards celebration will take place during ACU Homecoming in October 2026.

‘Unity in the Holy Spirit’ prayer meeting at Sacred Heart
Professor Matteo Calisi from Bari, Italy, will minister and speak on “Unity in the Holy Spirit” at Hearts In One Accord Prayer Meeting at Sacred Heart Nelson Center, 837 Jeannette, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Calisi has served as president of the Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and is president and founder of United in Christ and the Community of Jesus. 

Register for Baptist Women in Ministry Lunch & Learn
Baptist Women in Ministry will host a Zoom Lunch & Learn Series session at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10. Presenter will be Dr. Meredith Stone, former professor in Logsdon School of Theology at Hardin-Simmons University. Stone is president of Baptist Women in Ministry. Theme of the Lunch & Learn series is “Imago D.E.I.: Ministering to the Margins.” Click here to register. 

HSU to host Christian University Theatre Festival
Hardin-Simmons University’s Theatre Department will host this year’s Christian University Theatre Festival March 2-4 in Van Ellis Theatre. Participating schools are HSU, McMurry, Lubbock Christian, and Howard Payne universities. The festival is open to the public.

‘McMurry Serves’ benefits Love & Care Ministries
“McMurry Serves” will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Love & Care Ministries warehouse, 4126 N. 1st St. Friends of McMurry, students, faculty, and staff will pack CarePacks for Kids, which provides weekend food for students who have been selected by their school district. Ten districts in Abilene and the surrounding area participate. During the 2024–2025 school year alone, more than 81,000 CarePacks—over 2,200 packs every Friday—were distributed to children in need. Dinner will be provided for all volunteers. Click here to register.