Category: ACU Online
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
Faculty Spotlight: Brandon Podgorski
Bringing over 20 years of experience in higher education, college sports and athletic curriculum development, Brandon Podgorski is committed to making the Master of Science in Sports Leadership the go-to degree for coaches and administrators interested in incorporating foundational leadership pillars into the sports world. As a former college basketball coach, Podgorski is more than … 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
Healthy Habits for College Students
American novelist John Irving once said, “Good habits are worth being fanatical about.” Whether you’re someone who gets excited about change or someone genuinely interested in becoming more balanced, making small habitual changes can produce long-lasting positive effects like increased energy, less stress, better sleep and a deeper sense of well-being. In fact, establishing good, … 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
Student Spotlight: James Wise
Holding over 20 years of pastoral and counseling experience with college students, engaged couples, married couples and families, James Wise is a true believer in the power of therapy and prayer. Integrating faith and spirituality into treatments with his clients, James has come a long way from ministering on a large scale to one-on-one. Recently … Continued
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Brenda Bender
From renowned communications scholar to winning ACU’s Teacher of the Year Award to having supervised the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at both Abilene and Dallas campuses, Dr. Brenda Bender is a well-known name and leader amongst her colleagues and speech pathology students. Whether she’s managing the next cohort of students entering their first … 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