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NJCAA Announces Partnership with Abilene Christian University

Charlotte, NC – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a new partnership with Abilene Christian University (ACU) in Abilene, Texas. The partnership facilitates higher education opportunities for those working within the association and its member schools.    “At Abilene Christian University, we’re proud to partner with the NJCAA to expand access to high-quality, flexible education … Continued

Student Spotlight: Haana Gibbs

If you were to ask Haana Gibbs what she appreciates most about ACU Online’s combined M.S. in Nutrition with Dietetic Internship, she’d give several different answers. She might discuss the program’s flexibility that allows her to continue working part-time. She might mention the smaller class sizes that create space for meaningful learning and discussion. Or … Continued

ACU Online’s Teacher of the Year, Dr. Kristin Koetting “KK” O’Byrne

Abilene Christian University is proud to announce Dr. Kristin Koetting O’Byrne, college professor in ACU Online’s Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program, as the 2025 ACU Online Teacher of the Year. Known affectionately as “Dr. KK” to the Wildcat community, Kristin has made a lasting impact through her dedication to student growth, her passion for positive … Continued

From Bachelor’s to Master’s: A Seamless Path for Communication Sciences Graduates

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

Student Spotlight: Cody Record

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

Student Spotlight: Datril Anderson

“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

ACU Named One of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek

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

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James Thomas

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

Therapist Talking to Young Boy

Social Workers vs. Psychologists: Which Human Services Path Fits You?

Do you have a passion for human services but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve always dreamed about serving people needing help in your community, or perhaps you’ve found yourself more interested in listening to people and helping them with tangible therapeutic means? Whatever the case may be, one thing is for certain: you … Continued