Bringing passion, humility and kindness, Dr. Kimberly Knutsen is an esteemed writer, counselor and instructor who brings heart and authenticity to everything she does. As a professor of English within the College of Learning and Development at ACU Online, she is devoted to helping undergraduate students find their voice and express themselves through the written … Continued
What does it take to shape leaders who inspire meaningful change in their organizations? Dr. Heather Rasmussen is a dedicated faculty member in the Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) in Organizational Leadership program at Abilene Christian University Online (ACU Online), where she blends academic rigor with real-world expertise. With a strong background as a licensed … Continued
With a passion for mentorship and a commitment to fostering future leaders, Dr. Frank Rojas is more than a professor—he’s a mentor dedicated to developing scholars who aspire to improve their communities, workplaces and classrooms. Known for his unwavering dedication to student success and academic excellence, Dr. Rojas was honored as the Adjunct Teacher of … Continued
As a high school student, Gweneth Barbre was intrigued by psychology, design and computer science and she knew she wanted to explore the interaction between people and computers. So she looked for a university with a similar research focus and opportunity. Less than a year later, as a freshman computer science major at Abilene Christian … Continued
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