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Student Spotlight: JoAnn Vidibill

Imagine your home, filled with its valuables and family memories, gone. You see pieces of furniture floating from side to side, precious photos soaked in water, and articles of clothing now ruined. In the blink of an eye, your life as you knew it, has changed forever. This is the reality for JoAnn Vidibill, a … Continued
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ACU Announces New Certificate in Practical Ministry

Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new Certificate in Practical Ministry focused on equipping church ministers with foundational and theologically-based courses to lead their congregations better. In response to the rising challenges of ministers and congregations across the country, this new graduate-level certificate is designed to meet the specific needs of ministers who require … Continued

Faculty Spotlight: Kristy Williams

Well-versed in the field of nursing and healthcare administration, Dr. Kristy Williams is working tirelessly to prepare her pre-nursing students for the hard work ahead. As a former nurse herself, Dr. Williams understands the uphill battles nurses and students receive daily. From the mental exhaustion to the physical toll it can take on your body, … Continued

Digitally Civil

How To Be Digitally Civil In Today’s World

It’s no secret we live in a constantly changing digital world filled with news information, social media personalities and various digital friends – all trying to comment, promote or spread ideas on the internet. However, things can sometimes get complicated. Imagine a neighborhood, for example, with different homes and businesses all working cohesively. While things … Continued

Ravin Garrett Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Ravin Garrett

Sustainability and nutrition are always at the forefront of Ravin Garrett’s mind. Known for her can-do attitude and constant push to bring low-income communities the nutritional and food-based resources they need to succeed and flourish, Ravin is already making moves as she begins to complete her final courses in her M.S. in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship degree. … Continued

AACSB

AACSB Accreditation: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Accreditation is more than just a fancy term to distinguish reputable schools from the rest. In many ways, accreditation focuses on providing students with the best quality education, skill sets, training, and faculty members to launch them toward their desired careers. For students interested in business schools, that starts with looking for programs that have … Continued

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The Benefits of Slow Productivity

Being productive is more than just keeping busy. From managing your time to checking things off your to-do list, to finally feeling accomplished at the end of the day, productivity is a process that takes diligence, discipline and tools to aggregate a seamless transition from feeling busy to feeling empowered – and in control. If … Continued

Joy Williams

Student Spotlight: Joy Williams

Living up to her name through her work, family, and life obligations, Joy Williams is a prime example of what can occur when you put your passions into practice. As an online Master of Marriage and Family Therapy student, Joy has experienced what it means to be heard, included and acknowledged fully, and that’s exactly … Continued

Dr. Marcia Sotelo

ACU Appoints Dean of College of Health and Human Services

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Marcia Sotelo, program director and associate professor in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, as the dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Devoted to the success of her students and raising awareness of the program, Dr. Sotelo brings a wealth … Continued

ACU sets all-time enrollment record

More than 6,700 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University this fall, marking the university’s largest-ever student body and seven consecutive years of record enrollment. The student total of 6,730 reflects an increase of 8% over last year, more than 27% over the past five years and more than 48% over the past 10 years.  This … Continued