Category: ACU Online
Student Spotlight: Liz Zamudio
Liz Zamudio sees her role as more than just a mom or student. In fact, she sees herself as an example for others to follow. Whether she’s raising her family, tutoring her kids, battling cancer, or communicating with her professors to complete her degree on-time, Liz is a testament of what it means to be … Continued
Tips for Acing The Interview
Finishing your degree is a great accomplishment. Finding a job afterward can be the tricky part. According to a report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 72% of jobs require postsecondary education or training, and 42% of jobs require a bachelor’s degree. As such, you can certainly expect to have your … Continued
Why Become a Marriage and Family Therapist?
Therapy is one of the most sought after services within the past few years. More than 40 million Americans received mental health treatment, including 15.8% who have reported taking prescription medication and 9.5% who received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional in 2019. Throughout the years, the importance of therapy has left many … Continued
Faculty Spotlight: Drew Davis
Known for her smiling demeanor and love for children, Drew Davis, adjunct professor in the online Child and Family Services program, is someone who wants to make a difference in big and small ways. Whether she’s teaching undergraduate students the significance of child development, driving her kids to preschool, or serving as a child life … Continued
Student Spotlight: Bashelia Ward
Radiating as a passionate educator and advocate for knowledge and research, Bashelia Ward, a student in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership program, aims to bridge her visions for restorative educational practices with her love for fostering equitable opportunities within marginalized communities across schools and districts. As a mom, researcher, and doctoral student … Continued
The Top Transferable Skills You Gain From Community College
Community colleges have long been a vital part of the American higher education system. These institutions offer students the opportunity to pursue a variety of educational and training programs at an affordable cost. With lower tuition fees and a range of financial aid options, it’s no wonder that community colleges have provided students accessible pathways … Continued
Student Spotlight: Tina Patterson
Focused on creating and distributing award-winning educational curriculum for schools in and around her community, Tina Patterson embodies what it means to have a dream of engaging with students and teachers, and see it come to fruition through hard work, dedication, and resilience. As she embarks on completing her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership … Continued
ACU Announces New Master of Science in Sports Leadership
Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online master’s degree in Sports Leadership focused on equipping prospective or current sports professionals in enhancing their experience with foundational and academically-based strategies to become effective coaches, sports administrators, and sports brand leaders. Led by a diverse array of sports professionals, interdisciplinary professors, and practitioners, the program … Continued
The Rundown of a Cybersecurity Certificate
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing industries across the United States. With over 1.3 million U.S. professionals working in cybersecurity, cybersecurity has been considered a highly profitable degree around the world. And that shouldn’t be a surprise. Today, over 60% of all corporate data and personal data are stored in cloud systems like Google … Continued