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Nancy Kucinski

Faculty Spotlight: Nancy Kucinski

Dr. Nancy Kucinski might be the definition of homegrown talent. Not only is she an Abilene native, but she comes from a family of professors instilling in her a calling to Christian Higher Education. “My father was a professor when I was born and I essentially grew up on a small university campus. Plus, both … Continued

The Mental Health Crisis: What’s Going On and What Can We Do

The statistics are startling. Between 2007 and 2019, adolescents reporting a major depressive episode increased 60 percent. Tragically, during a similar time frame, the suicide death rate among 10–24 year olds increased 56 percent. This issue isn’t confined to young people. In 2020, anxiety and depression increased globally by 25 percent. Depression and anxiety rates … Continued

Patrick

Student Spotlight: Patrick Dupont

Guidance and mentorship play a pivotal role in student success. This proved true for Ģý alumni Patrick Dupont as he saw the demand for strong leaders to teach the next generation of healthcare professionals. With the help of Ģý Online’s Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D.) program, Patrick was able to form the skills … Continued

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What’s a B.S. in Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation?

Our culture is becoming more complex, more digital, and more interconnected. At Ģý, we’re training men and women in Christian ministry and theology who proclaim the Gospel and pursue the mission of Christ as compassionate, biblically-grounded intercultural leaders and ministry innovators. To prepare you for this high calling, Ģý Online offers a Bachelor of Science … Continued

Ģý signs innovative partnership agreement with MLB’s Texas Rangers

      Ģý is now an official higher education partner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and will be providing customized academic learning opportunities for players and staff through Ģý Online. In addition to the traditional benefits of a sponsored partnership, the Rangers approached Ģý with ideas for a more in-depth collaboration. … Continued

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ben Ries

“To be formed vocationally and live in our vocational identity is primarily a task of learning how to pay better attention,” said Dr. Ben Ries, associate dean for vocational formation at Ģý Online. Vocational formation is about paying attention—but sometimes it seems like the entire world is conspiring to distract and prevent anybody from paying … Continued

Jerica

Student Spotlight: Jerica Nickerson-Guidry

  Pursuing higher education was never a question for alumna Dr. Jerica Nickerson-Guidry, but a matter of determining which level of degree would support her professional goals. After encouragement from a mentor to earn her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Ģý Online, Nickerson-Guidry was able to advance her career opportunities while enriching the … Continued

Pam

Student Spotlight: Pam Buller

  “You will be the momma to many.” This was what Ģý Online student, Pam Buller, heard whispered from the Lord as she prayed nearly 10 years ago before her move to Liberia in West Africa. For years, she and her husband felt a calling to follow God into the unknown to serve in global … Continued

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Scott Self

Dr. Scott Self has been a part of the Wildcat family since 1987, when he was a student on campus in Abilene, TX. Now, as the assistant provost for Academic Initiatives and Innovations and program director for the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies at Ģý Online, Dr. Self is helping students on their educational … Continued