Dr. Phil Schubert, a 1991 graduate of Abilene Christian University, became its 11th president in June 2010.

During his tenure as president of one of the largest private universities in the Southwest, ACU has experienced remarkable growth in facilities, enrollment, and financial strength. Abilene Christian is the highest-ranking university in Texas in a U.S. News & World Report benchmark focused on student success. It achieved Top 20 status in three of eight high-impact categories among 1,500 universities in the nation and was the only one in Texas recognized in five of the categories.

Prior to becoming president, Schubert served as executive vice president at ACU and was responsible for university-wide strategic planning as well as the oversight of operational areas. He received his B.B.A. in accounting from ACU, an MBA from Duke University, and an Ed.D. in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.