For many students majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), the ultimate goal is clear: becoming a certified speech-language pathologist. But the journey from a bachelor’s degree to professional practice requires one essential step: earning a master’s degree. At ACU, we’ve designed our fully online Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) to make that … Continued
Cody Record went from being an educator to helping educators by providing education solutions for classrooms as the Assistant Director of Region 10 ESC. His journey began when he realized he was ready to pursue his Ed.D. However, as a husband and father to two young daughters, he needed a program that would allow him … Continued
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is announcing the launch of a new, fully online degree program: the Master of Education in Instructional Learning with Teacher Certification. Curated for individuals called to lead, teach and help students in the classroom, ACU prepares students for future roles, equipping them with the skills needed for curriculum design, learning theory … Continued
“I love what I do!” Datril Anderson beamed. Datril Anderson is recently married and a mother of two sons, and has worked in healthcare for the past 25 years. Currently, Datril works in the transplant department at Houston Methodist, but before that, she had her heart set on becoming a nurse. At 50 years old, … Continued
For the fifth consecutive year, Abilene Christian University has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a global leader in data analytics and industry rankings, as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026. ACU ranked at #162, a 49-spot jump from the prior year. This increase in ranking is a testament to ACU’s commitment … Continued
For as long as Dr. James Thomas can remember, becoming a Texas Ranger was his dream. At just nine years old, after countless Saturday mornings spent watching westerns with his father in the piney woods of East Texas, he set his heart on the path of law enforcement. Decades later, at age 36, that dream … Continued
Meet Joshua Jones, the newly appointed director of Education Preparation Services with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and a Wildcat for life. For nearly 18 years, Joshua Jones poured his heart into coaching basketball across Texas. But after 18 years on the court, he began to feel a pull in a new direction—one that would … Continued
Many people hesitate to return to school later in life, wondering if it is too risky or simply too late. But for Roel Santos, a student in the B.S. in Exercise Science program at ACU, the decision has sparked a life-changing journey. Blending courage, faith and determination, Santos is not just earning a degree, he … Continued
At ACU Online, our faculty are not only instructors but also mentors who walk alongside our students in their academic and personal journeys. Their dedication for teaching is deeply connected to ACU’s mission of transformational education, where learning goes beyond textbooks to shape character and purpose outside of the classroom. This month, we are honored … Continued