Category: ACU Online
NJCAA Announces Partnership with Abilene Christian University
Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a new partnership with Abilene Christian University (ACU) in Abilene, Texas. The partnership facilitates higher education opportunities for those working within the association and its member schools. “At Abilene Christian University, we’re proud to partner with the NJCAA to expand access to high-quality, flexible education … Continued
Student Spotlight: Haana Gibbs
If you were to ask Haana Gibbs what she appreciates most about ACU Online’s combined M.S. in Nutrition with Dietetic Internship, she’d give several different answers. She might discuss the program’s flexibility that allows her to continue working part-time. She might mention the smaller class sizes that create space for meaningful learning and discussion. Or … Continued
ACU Online’s Teacher of the Year, Dr. Kristin Koetting “KK” O’Byrne
Abilene Christian University is proud to announce Dr. Kristin Koetting O’Byrne, college professor in ACU Online’s Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program, as the 2025 ACU Online Teacher of the Year. Known affectionately as “Dr. KK” to the Wildcat community, Kristin has made a lasting impact through her dedication to student growth, her passion for positive … Continued
From Bachelor’s to Master’s: A Seamless Path for Communication Sciences Graduates
For many students majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), the ultimate goal is clear: becoming a certified speech-language pathologist. But the journey from a bachelor’s degree to professional practice requires one essential step: earning a master’s degree. At ACU, we’ve designed our fully online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) to make that … Continued
Student Spotlight: Cody Record
Cody Record went from being an educator to helping educators by providing education solutions for classrooms as the Assistant Director of Region 10 ESC. His journey began when he realized he was ready to pursue his Ed.D. However, as a husband and father to two young daughters, he needed a program that would allow him … Continued
ACU Launches Online Master of Education in Instructional Learning with Teacher Certification
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is announcing the launch of a new, fully online degree program: the Master of Education in Instructional Learning with Teacher Certification. Curated for individuals called to lead, teach and help students in the classroom, ACU prepares students for future roles, equipping them with the skills needed for curriculum design, learning theory … Continued
Student Spotlight: Datril Anderson
“I love what I do!” Datril Anderson beamed. Datril Anderson is recently married and a mother of two sons, and has worked in healthcare for the past 25 years. Currently, Datril works in the transplant department at Houston Methodist, but before that, she had her heart set on becoming a nurse. At 50 years old, … Continued
ACU Named One of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek
For the fifth consecutive year, Abilene Christian University has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global leader in data analytics and industry rankings, as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026. ACU ranked at #162, a 49-spot jump from the prior year. This increase in ranking is a testament to ACU’s commitment … Continued
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James Thomas
For as long as Dr. James Thomas can remember, becoming a Texas Ranger was his dream. At just nine years old, after countless Saturday mornings spent watching westerns with his father in the piney woods of East Texas, he set his heart on the path of law enforcement. Decades later, at age 36, that dream … Continued