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
Pursuing a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) is a significant step toward a rewarding career helping individuals overcome communication and swallowing challenges. At ACU, we understand that every student’s journey is unique – which is why our fully online MS-SLP program offers two distinct pathways: a two-year full-time track and a three-year part-time … Continued
Bryan Wong was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, with no idea the university just down the street would one day change his life for the better. During that time, his wife Laressa enrolled in ACU’s Master’s Program in Organizational and Human Resource Development and spoke highly of her professors, coursework and … Continued
To call Bobijean a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies program is true, but far from the whole story. Her path to higher education has been anything but linear—marked by starts, stops, setbacks and new beginnings. Yet through it all, Bobijean never let go of her love for learning. For her, … Continued
More than 7,200 students enrolled at Abilene Christian University this fall, marking the university’s largest-ever student body and an eighth consecutive year of record enrollment. The student total of 7,274 reflects an increase of 787 students or 12% over last year, 37% over the past five years and 60% over the past 10 years. A … Continued
Wondering what you can do with a degree in Organizational Communication? Spoiler alert: A lot more than you might think. Whether you’re drawn to people, storytelling, strategizing, or developing systems, a degree in Organizational Communication opens doors to a variety of careers. Why? Because every industry needs professionals who can clearly, persuasively, and strategically communicate … Continued