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
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
Do you have a passion for human services but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve always dreamed about serving people needing help in your community, or perhaps you’ve found yourself more interested in listening to people and helping them with tangible therapeutic means? Whatever the case may be, one thing is for certain: you … Continued
Meet Joshua Jones, the newly appointed director of Education Preparation Services with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and a Wildcat for life. For nearly 18 years, Joshua Jones poured his heart into coaching basketball across Texas. But after 18 years on the court, he began to feel a pull in a new direction—one that would … Continued
Many people hesitate to return to school later in life, wondering if it is too risky or simply too late. But for Roel Santos, a student in the B.S. in Exercise Science program at ACU, the decision has sparked a life-changing journey. Blending courage, faith and determination, Santos is not just earning a degree, he … Continued
At ACU Online, our faculty are not only instructors but also mentors who walk alongside our students in their academic and personal journeys. Their dedication for teaching is deeply connected to ACU’s mission of transformational education, where learning goes beyond textbooks to shape character and purpose outside of the classroom. This month, we are honored … Continued
Why Resilience is a Part of the Christian Walk Resilience, or the ability to withstand or recover from difficult situations, is not just a psychological trait; it is a spiritual necessity for every believer. Throughout Scripture, the Christian life is portrayed as a journey, a race and often, a battle. None of these metaphors is … Continued
Pursuing a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) is a significant step toward a rewarding career helping individuals overcome communication and swallowing challenges. At ACU, we understand that every student’s journey is unique – which is why our fully online MS-SLP program offers two distinct pathways: a two-year full-time track and a three-year part-time … Continued
Bryan Wong was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, with no idea the university just down the street would one day change his life for the better. During that time, his wife Laressa enrolled in ACU’s Master’s Program in Organizational and Human Resource Development and spoke highly of her professors, coursework and … Continued