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Student Spotlight: Dr. Shecarra Cook

It was a presentation that changed the trajectory of Shecarra Cook’s life. She didn’t know it at the time, though. It was 2012; and Shecarra was in San Antonio, Texas for a nurse practitioner conference with some of her nursing colleagues and friends. She’d just started as a nurse at Baylor Scott & White Family … Continued

ACU Online honored by Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report

Abilene Christian University has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2022 by Newsweek and Statista Inc., and two undergraduate online programs received top honors in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for online degrees. In the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings released this week of “Best Online Bachelor’s … Continued

Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Crisis: What Is It And Who Can Solve It?

by Logan church-owens Nearly every American who has gone grocery shopping, ordered online, or bargain hunting at stores in the last 18 months has felt the ripples of the supply chain crisis. Its effects have been felt everywhere from widespread holiday airline cancellation to massive new car shortages and empty grocery shelves. There are several … Continued

JOBS

Top 10 Best Jobs Of 2022—And How To Get Them At ACU Online

Recently, U.S. News & World Report posted their 100 Best Jobs for 2022. These jobs were chosen as the best careers to jump into this year for a variety of factors: good pay, room for growth and advancement, well-matched to in-demand skills, reasonable stress levels, and a rewarding work-life balance. Below, we’ve listed the top … Continued

Kathy

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kathy Carroll

Practicing healthy habits is essential in this modern age of pandemics, sedentary lifestyles, and worsening health outcomes. For Dr. Kathy Carroll that means a greater call to properly educate the next generation of exercise professionals. As assistant professor and program director for ACU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance degree, Dr. Carroll … Continued

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Student Spotlight: Summer Norment

Summer Norment knew her calling in life from a young age. From taking care of her sick grandmother at the age of seven to exploring a multitude of different healthcare roles later in life, she was certain her future was in the medical field. Above all, her dream is to one day open her own … Continued

Why You Should Go Into Pre-Nursing

The last two years have proven that nurses are essential for keeping our world healthy. Being a nurse can be one of the most rewarding jobs around. And if you are someone who loves to help people and make a difference in their lives, pursuing a career in nursing will satisfy that need. Plus, nursing … Continued

Elijah

Student Spotlight: Elijah Rodriguez

An Uncertain Future 2019 was a rough year for Elijah Rodriguez. At the end of his spring semester – because of a variety of factors – he dropped out of his nursing program at ACU in Abilene and moved back to live with his parents in Leander, Texas. He started an associate’s in business administration … Continued

Communication Disorders

What Can You Do With a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders?

The ability to communicate is one of the most important aspects of being human. But, more than 40 million people in the United States have some type of communication disorder. This inability to convey one’s thoughts and feelings can take an emotional toll and deeply impact a person’s quality of life. The field of communications … Continued

America's Top Online Colleges 2022

ACU named among America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek

Abilene Christian University has been named one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2022. The award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “Since 2015, ACU Online has significantly grown our online degree offerings in a variety of disciplines to meet today’s learners where they are,” said … Continued