Written by Professor Abby Hoard A common misconception surrounding vocation and calling is that a Christian’s calling from God is mostly related to vocational ministry. While some may be called into vocational ministry, this concept stretches far beyond the traditional confines of ministerial roles. Everyone has a calling, and this calling can and should be … Continued
Known as one of the oldest forms of human interaction and connection, the study of communication is considered one of the most popular degrees and disciplines in most universities. Typically tied to broader categories such as liberal arts or humanities, the National Center for Education Statistics has identified more than a third of degrees awarded … Continued
Enlisting in the military is a major accomplishment and honor for anyone. Today, there are over 1.3 million active duty U.S. Department of Defense members, including military servicemen, officers and enlisted personnel. Because of the sheer amount of active members joining the military for a variety of reasons, it brings up the question of what … Continued
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
Oh, the places you’ll go with a college degree. Well, it should actually be, oh the places you’ll go with a cybersecurity degree. With over 1.2 million U.S. professionals working in cybersecurity, and nearly 5 million people globally, cybersecurity is one of the best (and most profitable) degrees in the world. As cyber threats become … Continued
For the fifth consecutive year, the student experience at Abilene Christian University, both in and out of the classroom, was ranked as one of the nation’s best in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today – in the categories of Study Abroad, Learning Communities, Service Learning, First-Year Experience and Senior Capstone. Overall, … Continued
A psychology major ranks as one of the most popular degrees in the United States. Part of the reason why this major has skyrocketed in popularity is due to the increasing number of general-level introductory psychology courses that universities offer to non-major students. What is so appealing about these psychology courses that has propelled the … Continued
Five students who are a part of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory at Abilene Christian University were awarded scholarships from the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Nuclear Leadership Program. Although ACU students have been awarded these scholarships in past years, this is the most scholarships ACU has received in a single cycle. Samuel Ash, … Continued
For the eighth consecutive year, Abilene Christian University has earned a top spot on The Princeton Review’s list of best game design programs. ACU is ranked No. 28 in the “Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Game Design for 2023” list. “We have found that our ranking brings awareness of the digital entertainment … Continued