Known as a lover of the written word and helper of students looking to perfect their writing skills, Emmy Ammirati shines as the assistant director of the ACU Online Writing Center. Having a wide range of skills in English, art and education, Emmy has proven herself to be a reliable and friendly face for students … Continued
Christianity Today’s annual book awards, announced this month, honor the recent publications of three Abilene Christian University faculty. Letters to a Future Saint, by Dr. Brad East, associate professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry, received the Award of Merit for 2024. In addition, Story, Ritual, Prophecy, Wisdom: Reading and Teaching the Bible Today, by Dr. … Continued
Dr. Raquel Ellis has joined ACU Online as the Associate Director of Doctoral Research, helping to push the university closer to its goal of becoming a Research One (R1) institution. With a strong background in social work and psychology-based research, Dr. Ellis is passionate about supporting graduate students and faculty as they develop into skilled … Continued
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
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
As a mother, wife, instructor, program director and endoscopist, Abilene Christian University faculty member Erika (Cook ’14) McLean hopes to make a difference in the lives of those around her and is eager to produce change in her students and her field. As a therapist, she finds joy in helping patients understand their options regarding … Continued
Whether she’s speaking at congressional meetings in Washington, D.C., earning various awards, or serving as board president for Alief ISD, Dr. Darlene Breaux is a testament to what can happen when you pursue your passions and hold a strong pulse on what the world needs from an educational, social, and spiritual standpoint. As an ACU … Continued
A new children’s book about recently discovered mammals includes a section about a rodent species identified by an Abilene Christian University biology professor. Dr. Tom Lee, a professor in the Department of Biology at ACU; Amy Scott (’10), then a biology student at ACU; and Carlos Boada, a researcher and professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica … Continued
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is proud to congratulate Dr. Darlene Breaux on being a 2024 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the White House Administration. Due to her exceptional work ethic and volunteer services across Harris County and the state of Texas, Dr. Breaux was awarded this prestigious honor alongside her various other … Continued