With a passion for mentorship and a commitment to fostering future leaders, Dr. Frank Rojas is more than a professor鈥攈e鈥檚 a mentor dedicated to developing scholars who aspire to improve their communities, workplaces and classrooms. Known for his unwavering dedication to student success and academic excellence, Dr. Rojas was honored as the Adjunct Teacher of … Continued
As a high school student, Gweneth Barbre was intrigued by psychology, design and computer science and she knew she wanted to explore the interaction between people and computers. So she looked for a university with a similar research focus and opportunity. Less than a year later, as a freshman computer science major at Abilene Christian … Continued
Known as a lover of the written word and helper of students looking to perfect their writing skills, Emmy Ammirati shines as the assistant director of the 蘑菇传媒 Online Writing Center. Having a wide range of skills in English, art and education, Emmy has proven herself to be a reliable and friendly face for students … Continued
Christianity Today鈥檚 annual book awards, announced this month, honor the recent publications of three 蘑菇传媒 faculty. Letters to a Future Saint, by Dr. Brad East, associate professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry, received the Award of Merit for 2024. In addition, Story, Ritual, Prophecy, Wisdom: Reading and Teaching the Bible Today, by Dr. … Continued
Dr. Raquel Ellis has joined 蘑菇传媒 Online as the Associate Director of Doctoral Research, helping to push the university closer to its goal of becoming a Research One (R1) institution. With a strong background in social work and psychology-based research, Dr. Ellis is passionate about supporting graduate students and faculty as they develop into skilled … Continued
Bringing over 20 years of experience in higher education, college sports and athletic curriculum development, Brandon Podgorski is committed to making the Master of Science in Sports Leadership the go-to degree for coaches and administrators interested in incorporating foundational leadership pillars into the sports world. As a former college basketball coach, Podgorski is more than … Continued
From renowned communications scholar to winning 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Teacher of the Year Award to having supervised the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at both Abilene and Dallas campuses, Dr. Brenda Bender is a well-known name and leader amongst her colleagues and speech pathology students. Whether she鈥檚 managing the next cohort of students entering their first … Continued
As a mother, wife, instructor, program director and endoscopist, 蘑菇传媒 faculty member Erika (Cook 鈥�14) McLean hopes to make a difference in the lives of those around her and is eager to produce change in her students and her field. As a therapist, she finds joy in helping patients understand their options regarding … Continued
Whether she鈥檚 speaking at congressional meetings in Washington, D.C., earning various awards, or serving as board president for Alief ISD, Dr. Darlene Breaux is a testament to what can happen when you pursue your passions and hold a strong pulse on what the world needs from an educational, social, and spiritual standpoint. As an 蘑菇传媒 … Continued