
Category: Student Spotlights


ACU Student Internship Spotlight: Holly Reichling, Nouwen Craft and Gabriella Lopez
Three Abilene Christian University students completed internships for the TV production The Chosen over the past two summers and acquired new connections as well as tangible skills for their future careers. Holly Reichling, senior multimedia major from San Antonio, was a production intern for The Chosen at the set in Utah this summer. Reichling started … Continued

Student Spotlight: Kayla Perez
Three words can be used to describe Kayla Perez: bright, young, and full of life. As a self-proclaimed Houston, Texas native and proud Latina, Kayla Perez is the perfect example of a go-getter. From studying around the clock to taking care of her horses to spending time with her boyfriend and family, Kayla doesn’t let … Continued

Student Spotlight: Krissi Lester
Krissi Lester believes, serves, loves, and seeks to honor God in everything. That is the message she wants to send, period. Facing incredible challenges, including a tough childhood and incarceration later in life, Krissi knows that the only way she can stand today is because of her faith in Jesus Christ. Now, as an adult … Continued

ACU Student Internship Spotlight: Devon Grey and Trevon Hardy
Connections to large companies regularly help students at Abilene Christian University land internships and roles to further their careers. Devon Grey (’23) started as a remote graphic design intern at Lands’ End this summer and is now a full-time associate graphic designer for the company. Grey graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science degree … Continued

ACU Student Internship Spotlight: Maddie Rogers
‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ is currently home base for recent Abilene Christian University graduate Maddie Rogers (’23), who is a graphic design intern for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Two summers ago, Rogers was a graphic design intern at Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, to further her skills. Rogers graduated in … Continued

ACU Student Internship Spotlight: Yourim Cho
Yourim Cho, sophomore biology major from Seoul, South Korea, spent eight weeks of her summer in Nairobi, Kenya, completing a medical internship with CMF International. CMF International is a global missions team that works across 26 countries to create Christ-centered communities. The organization strives to serve, send and transform the world by connecting others with … Continued

Student Spotlight: Brittany Moore
Brittany Moore is a testament to reaching your goals despite life’s constant changes. An army wife and mother of two, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May 2023 to facilitate her career change from dentistry to speech pathology. Brittany is excited to offer her positive attitude and strong work … Continued

Student Spotlight: Cora Bruton
Some people in this world are born attuned to the needs of others. Cora Burton is one of these people. Close to completing her bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Services and a teaching certification, Cora is a light in her community and a master influencer of kindness, change, and advocacy for children with physical … Continued

Student Spotlight: Taryn Speakman
One of the beautiful things about getting a college degree is that there is no one-size-fits-all. For some, the road to higher education starts immediately after high school. For others, it begins after years of working and starting a family. And, for a select few like Taryn Speakman, it starts after having to leave your … Continued