Dallas, Texas– Abilene Christian University (ACU) and the City of Washington, North Carolina, are excited to announce a new, transformative partnership designed to create educational opportunities for municipal employees. The mission of this partnership is to forge academic opportunities for city employees to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills to better serve their community.
ACU and the City of Washington, North Carolina, share a common belief, which is serving communities by providing tailored care and resources. City employees work diligently to keep the community running smoothly, providing essential services and sharing important information about natural disasters, community events, municipal elections, policies, utilities, recreation, and more. ACU is committed to ensuring that students are supported and cared for while pursuing their degree or certificate by offering Christ-centered organizations, groups and student events to foster positive relationships between faculty and students.
“At Abilene Christian University, we believe education is one of the most powerful tools for community transformation,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, chief executive officer of ACU Dallas. “Our partnership with the City of Washington, North Carolina, reflects a shared commitment to service and leadership development.”
“Through our partnership with ACU, we are expanding access to online degree and certificate programs that empower our employees to strengthen their expertise and enhance the service they provide to our citizens,” said Bobby Roberson, Interim City Manager of Washington, North Carolina. “This collaboration represents an investment in our workforce and in the future of our community.”
Through this collaboration, city employees will gain personalized admissions support and academic resources and tools to pursue their chosen online degree or certificate program with a waived application fee and tuition discount. This partnership unites two organizations, symbolizing the power of collaboration, fostering positive change and career opportunities for city employees to bring meaningful change to their community.
For more information about the ACU and City of Washington partnership and educational opportunities, visit acu.edu/professional-education/partners/city-of-washington/.
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About ACU
Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University enrolls more than 5,700 students in robust online and residential undergraduate and graduate programs. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. In 2026, ACU became one of the highest-ranking Texas universities for First-Year Experiences, Service Learning, Study Abroad and Learning Communities. Learn more at acu.edu.
About the City of Washington, North Carolina
The City of Washington, North Carolina, operates under a Council–Manager form of government and is dedicated to providing essential services and resources that support the daily lives of its citizens. With departments focused on public safety, utilities, parks and recreation, development services, and public works, the city works to ensure efficient operations, community well-being, and responsive local governance. Learn more at www.washingtonnc.gov.
