
Author: Chelsi Krause

Faculty Spotlight: Raquel Ellis
Dr. Raquel Ellis has joined ACU Online as the Associate Director of Doctoral Research, helping to push the university closer to its goal of becoming a Research One (R1) institution. With a strong background in social work and psychology-based research, Dr. Ellis is passionate about supporting graduate students and faculty as they develop into skilled … Continued
ACU Announces New Pre-Health Professions Certificate
Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online Pre-Health Professions Certificate that equips students interested in pursuing a nursing career with the required prerequisite courses needed for nursing school. Led by a diverse array of interdisciplinary professors, the program is designed to prepare students with the required skills and knowledge to transition into an … Continued
ACU and Alief ISD Join Forces to Empower Houston’s Educators
Abilene Christian University is excited to announce a dynamic new partnership with Alief Independent School District designed to empower aspiring and current educators in the Houston area through fully online degree programs and professional development pathways. In response to the growing demand for well-prepared teachers and educational leaders, ACU and Alief ISD have collaborated to … Continued
ACU Partners with the City of Dallas to Offer Exclusive Benefits to City Employees
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the City of Dallas to make quality education more accessible and affordable for city employees. This partnership provides exclusive benefits for those who enroll in ACU Online degree programs. City of Dallas employees are now eligible for a tuition discount across all ACU … Continued
ACU and ESC Region 11 Partner to Empower Future Educators in Greater Fort Worth
Abilene Christian University is proud to announce a new collaboration with Education Service Center Region 11 to offer fully online degree programs and professional development pathways tailored for aspiring educators and teaching professionals in the Greater Fort Worth area. This partnership is designed to create innovative pathways for future teachers to earn their teaching certification … Continued
ACU & TALAS Partner to Provide Tuition Discount for Administrators and Superintendents
Abilene Christian University is proud to announce a new partnership with The Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) to offer a tuition discount on ACU’s fully online degree programs for TALAS members, rising Latin educators and professionals in the state. To support TALAS’s efforts in encouraging its members to pursue ongoing education, ACU … Continued
A Call to Lead: How Can a Leadership Degree Help You Fulfill God’s Calling for Your Life?
Written by Professor Abby Hoard A common misconception surrounding vocation and calling is that a Christian’s calling from God is mostly related to vocational ministry. While some may be called into vocational ministry, this concept stretches far beyond the traditional confines of ministerial roles. Everyone has a calling, and this calling can and should be … Continued
ACU Invited To Join The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Network
Abilene Christian University is proud to announce the acceptance of its invitation to join The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) network consisting of over 135 institutional members in the important work of redesigning professional practice preparation in education for the improvement of PK-20 education. Alongside other top-tiered universities, including Gonzaga University, Missouri State … Continued
How to Become a Conflict Resolution Master
Let’s face it – conflict occurs no matter the circumstances. Regardless of whether you’re working on a large team or small group, conflict can occur when people feel unappreciated, unheard, or even unseen despite your best efforts as a leader or coworker. Still, though, not all conflicts are particularly bad. Though conflict is often something … Continued