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Do you know these 10 famous graduates of Abilene Christian University?

Do you know these 10 famous graduates of Abilene Christian University?

Many reasons draw people to Abilene. Jobs, Dyess Air Force Base, the people, the nightlife, I could go on forever. Abilene is constantly growing. New businesses and stores, even new neighborhoods.

But what about the universities in Abilene? Are they an attraction to this area? Believe me. Abilene’s universities are some of the best in the area and have a long tradition. Hundreds of young men and women study there. The attraction is there because many people are looking for higher education here in Abilene.

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One example is Abilene Christian University. It’s an important part of the Abilene community. Many students start at this school preparing for professional careers. This includes some people you may or may not know. Either way, the great thing is that they’ve all gone on to accomplish some pretty cool, monumental things.

If you’re interested in famous people, you’ll love this. Scroll with me and we’ll look at some famous people, musicians, and more who are all graduates of Abilene Christian University.

Look: Do you recognize these famous graduates of Abilene Christian University?

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That’s an impressive list of world-class musical talent, leaders, political figureheads and corporate presidents. I forgot about Ronnie Dunn and Aaron Watson. I just missed going to high school with Aaron Watson. We both went to the same school, but not at the same time.

While this is just a small sampling of the amazing accomplishments of Abilene Christian University graduates, many others from this area have accomplished some pretty cool things as well. Keep scrolling to see some of these big names and what they’re currently doing.

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