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Why Attending College is Worth It
The value of college has become one of the most hotly debated topics in recent years. With student debt ballooning to an incredible 1.6 trillion and reports of graduates putting off major life milestones such as buying a home and even getting married because of their student debt, many people have begun to question if […]
Student Spotlight: Andrew Ritchie
ACU welcomed Andrew Ritchie back to the community in January 2018. Andrew is an ACU alum, having earned his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Texts. He’s returned to ACU to pursue an online Master of Arts in Christian Ministry degree. Balancing graduate studies with his roles as youth minister at Cinco Ranch Church of Christ in […]
Student Spotlight: Lauren Vader
“I’ve always been interested in how the mind works and with helping people,” says Lauren Vader, a student in ACU’s online Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program. Lauren has completed one year in her MFT program and is quick to credit her autistic future step-son with being a prime source of inspiration. “I’m […]
Student Spotlight: Andrew Jones
From firefighter to theology professor is quite a career transition, but if anyone can pull it off, Andrew Jones can. Currently tackling two graduate programs with seeming ease, Andrew estimates he’s about halfway through ACU’s online Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the residential Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) programs. Andrew received his Bachelor’s in […]
Student Spotlight: Meet Tsitsi Edith Nherera
In keeping with the mission of our school: “To educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world,” ACU is providing full scholarships for several African Christian College (ACC) staff members. Currently, five staff members at ACC are enrolled with ACU Online in pursuit of graduate degrees. This student spotlight features Tsitsi Edith Nherera, […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jonas Nguh, Exemplifying ACU’s Spirit of Service
A highly regarded professor within the online Doctor of Nursing Practice program, Dr. Jonas Nguh exemplifies ACU’s spirit of faith-inspired service. He’s passionate about nursing and public health — and determined to make his mark both at home and abroad. Keep reading for a fascinating dive into Dr. Nguh’s background and his current philosophy of […]
ACU Online Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Butcher
Last year, ACU proudly welcomed one of Texas’ most esteemed leaders to our School of Educational Leadership: Jennifer Butcher. A key player in the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program, Jennifer brings a strong background to ACU. She earned both her Master of Education in Educational Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from Prairie […]
Student Spotlight: Marc Smithers
A deep love for learning and “an abiding curiosity in the world” are two reasons Marc Smithers entered ACU Online’s Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program last summer. The Higher Education concentration is a perfect fit for this passionate learner, who for the last 10 years has served as Assistant Dean of Students for […]
Student Spotlight: Leticia Ingram
To say that ACU alumna Leticia Ingram is a passionate advocate for education is the understatement of the year. In fact, this 2016 Colorado Teacher of the Year is one of just two teachers participating in The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development. The prestigious panel includes three governors, 28 researchers, […]
Student Spotlight: Aaron Maleare
Aaron Maleare made his first visit to ACU’s campus in May 2018 — as a participant in the graduation ceremony for his online degree program. When he began ACU Online’s Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program in August of 2015, Aaron and wife Vanessa were living in Ontario, Canada. Aaron had leveraged his Master […]
