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Why Study Psychology?

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

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ACU NEXT Lab students receive scholarship from the U.S. Department of Energy

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

Princeton Review ranks ACU among best game design programs

   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 technology program … Continued

Why Should You Get a B.S. in Integrated Studies?

Studying a degree like Integrated Studies aims to develop your strengths while tailoring your interests to fit the job market and build off your previous academic work and experience. Whether you want to start with existing credits or looking for a way to mesh two disciplines into one degree, our program can guide you toward … Continued

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ACU Announces Online Certificates In Church Leadership

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is launching two new online undergraduate certificates in church leadership, focused on equipping church leaders with foundational and practical aspects of the Christian faith to serve their congregations better.  Taught by a diverse array of passionate scholar-practitioners, each certificate is designed to help church leaders expand their biblical interpretation skills and … Continued

Management

Why Should You Get A B.S. in Management?

The purpose of ACU’s online Bachelor of Science in Management is to produce competent and well-connected students with a robust and comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills that they can effectively apply in the world of business and management. Sound like you? Whether you’ve taken some classes in business management or are interested in becoming … Continued

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Faculty Spotlight: Pricilla Wyatt

For many people, identifying the career where they’ll feel most fulfilled is hard, difficult work. Others may never necessarily discover their vocation—their job is just a job. For some people, though, the work to which they are called is evident from the beginning. Dr. Pricilla Wyatt is one of those people. Learn how this professor … Continued

integrated studies

Three Reasons Why You Should Consider An Integrated Studies Degree

Sometimes your dream career can feel so distant. Many things can get in the way of obtaining your perfect job—life commitments, geographical location, skill set, education, and more. And whether you’re a first-time college goer or a returning student, you can easily feel overwhelmed by having to choose one career path when your interests may … Continued

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The ROI of College: Why an Undergrad Degree is Worth It

We’ve all seen the headlines: an opinion piece in the New York Times fretting that “College May Not Be Worth It Anymore”; a 2021 report discovering that the average price tag for undergraduate education had increased by an alarming 169 percent since 1980; and countless articles and studies addressing the American student loan crisis. With … Continued