Accreditation through ABHES affirms that ANU continues to meet rigorous standards of education in areas such as curriculum, faculty qualifications, student services, and institutional effectiveness. As a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education, ABHES accreditation provides assurance to students, employers, and the community that ANU delivers programs that meet standards of accountability and outcomes.

“Accreditation is not just a benchmark, it’s a responsibility,” said Dr. Frank Longaker, President of �鶹��. “It challenges us to keep evolving, to listen to our students, and to lead with purpose. As we look toward 2030, our focus remains on innovation, equity, and preparing graduates who are ready to make a difference from the very beginning.”

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Founded in 1886, �鶹�� is a private, accredited institution dedicated to providing accessible, career-oriented education to working adults. With programs in healthcare, business, and technology, ANU offers online learning opportunities designed to prepare students for success in their chosen fields.

�鶹�� has served adult learners for more than 130 years, offering flexible programs designed to meet the needs of working professionals. With this reaffirmation, ANU continues its mission of preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in today’s dynamic workforce.

For more information about �鶹�� and its accredited programs, please visit www.an.edu.

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At its June 2025 accreditation review, based on the school’s comprehensive self‑evaluation, the Commission Chair’s report, ANU’s institutional response, and recent progress updates. DEAC’s review concluded that ANU continues to meet the benchmarks for quality education and federal Title IV eligibility.

“Accreditation is not just a benchmark, it’s a responsibility,” said Dr. Frank Longaker, President of �鶹��. “It challenges us to keep evolving, to listen to our students, and to lead with purpose. As we look toward 2030, our focus remains on innovation, equity, and preparing graduates who are ready to make a difference from the very beginning.”

Founded in 1886 in Roanoke, Virginia, ANU now provides a broad range of academic programs, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration, cybersecurity, IT, nursing, healthcare management, and more, as well as certificates and diplomas in professional fields. In announcing the milestone, ANU emphasizes that the renewal underscores its commitment to accessible, career‑focused education for students regionally and online.

What this means for students:

• Stability and Confidence: DEAC’s renewal through January 2030 assures current and prospective students that ANU meets nationally recognized standards for institutional quality and integrity.
• Financial Aid Assurance: Maintained accreditation supports ANU’s eligibility to participate in Title IV federal student aid programs.
• Regulatory Recognition: DEAC is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), lending credibility to ANU’s distance education offerings.

This renewed accreditation allows �鶹�� to continue advancing its mission of delivering quality, career-focused education. As the university looks toward the future, it remains dedicated to supporting student success, expanding program offerings, and maintaining the high standards recognized by DEAC.

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Since becoming Chief Executive in 1975, after serving as professor and administrator at what is now the Kentucky affiliate of ANU, Longaker has overseen, and continues to oversee, decades of innovation and expansion. Under his leadership, ANU has continued to progress in meeting the changing needs of adult learners and working professionals. This goal remains the forefront of his presidency and is implemented through pioneering online distant learning and through offering flexible, accredited programs in healthcare, business, and technology. He pioneered the Evolution 2086 vision of ANU, a concept that frees students and educators alike from rote methods of delivering education and outdated programs and instead encourages them to constantly focus on new and efficient delivery of programs to students wherever they are. Evolution 2086 aspires to provide a roadmap to the institution’s 200th anniversary and challenges the University community to be constantly creative and innovative in the educational process. The axiom of �鶹��, ‘We Bring Our University to You,’ comes to life through President Longaker’s dedication and visionary outlook. The foresight of this vision is evidenced by the fact that over 40 countries are currently represented within the student body.

“Over fifty years ago, I made a commitment to help working adults build better lives through education,” says President Longaker. “What’s mattered most to me over the years hasn’t changed—our mission is to open doors and create opportunities. I’m deeply honored to continue this important work to current and future ANU students, and proud to have been given the opportunity to lead generations of alumni.”

During his tenure, President Longaker continues to lead the university through significant growth, including the launch of multiple campus locations, the development of online degree programs, and an unwavering focus on student outcomes. His leadership is recognized through numerous awards in higher education and business, as well as honors for community engagement and economic development. These include the grassroots student advocacy honor (Association for Private Sector Colleges & Universities TOPS Award), recognition for supporting veterans (Military Friendly School), and a Lifetime Achievement Award (Imagine America Foundation) celebrating �鶹�� President Frank Longaker’s 40 years of service to the career college sector. This is also along with many national recognitions, like Research.com naming ANU’s business programs as the best in America.

�鶹�� extends its heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to President Longaker for a lifetime of dedication, innovation, and service. His leadership not only continues to shape the university’s growth but also leaves a lasting impact on countless students, faculty, and alumni whose lives have been transformed through education.

ANU alumni recalled President Longaker’s dedication to his students during their testimonials. Cynthia Adams, who graduated in 2013 and returned in 2024, tearfully recalled interacting with him, “he said, ‘I don’t have many students like you. And I just want you to know I feel honored to have you in my college.”

Rupali Patel also has kind words for the president, as during her tenure, he gave her wise words to carry in her career: “You need to hang out with the people that fit your future, not your past… I use that saying all the time… when he said that it made me focus on [my] real life experiences.”

President Longaker’s unwavering belief in the power of learning continues to guide the institution through five decades of change and progress, ensuring that ANU will remain a place where ambition meets opportunity. As the university looks toward the future, it stands on the foundation President Longaker tirelessly builds—a legacy of access, excellence, and enduring commitment to student success.

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�鶹�� is proud to announce that Dr. Telicia Ward-Thomas, a dedicated professor in our pharmacy technician program, has been awarded the 2024 Student Champion of the Year Golden Goggles by . This national award recognizes outstanding educators who bring creativity, passion, and innovation to science education, inspiring students in both virtual and physical classrooms.

With a commitment to hands-on learning and personalized instruction, Dr. Ward-Thomas has continuously enhanced the learning experience for ANU students, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging. Her work exemplifies our mission to provide a high-quality, student-centered education. As per , “the Student Champion of the Year provides excellent support and mentorship to ensure student success throughout a course or program.”

Not only this, but Professor Ward-Thomas was also just recognized by ANU faculty and staff for her dedication to her students through the Bi-Annual Faculty Institutional Excellence Award. She was nominated for her instrumental role in the Pharmacy Technician lab courses, her unique teaching technique, her ability to connect with students, and her eagerness to assist the Pharmacy Technician department above and beyond expectations.

“We’ve been working with Science Interactive in the pharmacy technician department for the last few years. We have the kit shipped out and they have to have that hands on training for us to meet accreditation standards,” explains Professor Ward-Thomas. “[Professors] may get a kudos or a thank you from our program directors, but to be recognized on this level is just something that’s just really cool and I’m glad that Science Interactive is able to do this yearly. As a teacher, it’s just a selfless profession. We aren’t going into it for recognition. We really care about the education and making sure that our students understand what they need to know before they go out into the field.”

The award not only highlights Professor Ward-Thomas’s commitment to excellence in teaching but also underscores ANU’s dedication to fostering academic success through experienced, inspiring educators. We congratulate Professor Telicia Ward-Thomas on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to her continued contributions to our university and beyond.

For more information on the award and Dr. Ward-Thomas’s achievements, please visit

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Research.com, a premier university ranking platform that assists students in making informed educational choices, recently released their listings for . They have selected ANU for this award for our achievements in Business education. “It was granted after a meticulous analysis of a wide range of metrics conducted by a team of experienced data scientists. This rigorous process ensures that the award truly reflects the institution’s commitment to providing an exceptional Business education and fostering an enriching environment for its students,” they explain.

“It is an honor for �鶹�� to be recognized by Research.com as having one of the best business degree programs in America,” says Business program dean, Dr. Lyndsey Obringer. “This acknowledgment highlights our commitment to providing students with a practical, industry-relevant education led by experienced faculty. We are proud of the impact our graduates are making in the business world and will continue to prepare the next generation of leaders.”

Founded in 1886, ANU, formerly known as National Business College, has been striving to educate students to be successful in their future careers. To learn more about our business programs and what makes them the best, go to an.edu.

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Through Tutor.com, ANU students will have the ability to connect with over 4,000 expert tutors that cover more than 250 academic subjects and test preparation. This service offers personalized help to individual learning needs for each student.

Some key benefits to this partnership:

• 24/7, On-Demand Access: Much like the flexibility of ANU, Tutor.com offers scheduling tutor sessions at the students’ convenience. They can request help at any time of the day.
• Extensive Subject Coverage: Support comes in any subject. From math principles such as business and consumer math, calculus, or statistics, to more personalized subjects in programs that ANU offers, like business law, anatomy and physiology for health sciences, or career resources like cover letter reviews. Students can find help in the subjects they are learning in their classes at ANU.
• Mobile Accessibility: Tutor.com is available on any device – so students can access help from anywhere.
• Enhanced Learning Experiences: Video lessons, diagnostic quizzes, and an interactive whiteboard offer enhanced learning experiences.
• Asynchronous Drop-Off Reviews: Students can submit assignments, like essays, projects, cover letters, resumes, and more for review and receive feedback within 24 hours.

“This partnership with Tutor.com exemplifies our ongoing commitment to student success,” says ANU President, Frank Longaker. “By providing our students with 24/7 academic support, we ensure that our students can receive assistance they need, whenever they need it, from wherever they are. Partnering with Tutor.com allows us to uphold the ANU mission of providing students higher education from wherever they are in the world.”

For student access to Tutor.com, students can find a link in each individual classroom in Canvas, on the left-hand in-class navigation bar.

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Naima, known as Nina within her classes, will be competing at 5 AM EST on Saturday, August 3 in the Women’s 50m Freestyle swimming event as part of heat one with hopes of moving onto the semi-finals. She will be representing her home country of Djibouti during her competition. She also represents the over 30% of international student population at �鶹��, attending her classes while in different time zones than her fellow classmates and professors. Her online education at ANU allows her to participate in swim competitions across the globe without pausing her education.

This is a milestone for Nina to acknowledge her hard work, devotion, and perseverance that has led her to this world stage. She has competed internationally for three years to lead her to the 2024 Olympics with the Djiboutian national team. Some of her accolades include placing third in the 2023 8^th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 in the 50S Freestyle and 50S Breaststroke. She is ranked 1^st in the Djiboutian national team. She’s competed in countries across the globe, like Japan, Angola, the United Arab Emirates, and more.

“When I had Naima in BUS117, she attended our lectures from across the globe, often setting her alarm to wake up in the middle of the night to be present. This dedication should come as no surprise, given the extraordinary grit, determination, and commitment required to be an Olympic athlete,” says Dr. Lyndsey Obringer, dean of business programs at ANU. “We are thrilled to have one of our own competing in the 2024 Olympics, and I will be cheering her on this Saturday!”

For most, the streaming platform Peacock will be covering the events of the Olympics.

“I am immensely proud of Naima for her dedication to her sport. With ANU’s global educational outreach, we have been able to meet students like Naima that represent the passion our students have to bettering themselves and their futures,” explains ANU president, Frank Longaker. “Her achievements both in and out of the classroom are a testament to her hard work and determination. We stand behind her with unwavering support and wish her the best of luck in the women’s 50-meter freestyle event. Go Naima!”

UPDATE – Naima placed third in heat 1, ranked 75 overall!

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This venture into online nursing programs only boosts ANU’s High Tech, High Touch approach to education. ANU provides students with lab equipment and an Oculus Quest 2 All-in-One VR Headset with 256 GB of memory.  Students are sent lab equipment to their homes to replicate experiences students would have at physical campuses. These tools provide students with the hands-on experience they need to learn nursing skills and concepts – all from the comfort of their home! And with clinical partnership sites across the country for externships, students will get the opportunity to put those skills to test in the work force. Along with this, there are no hidden fees. Our tuition is $332 per credit hour with all equipment and textbooks included in that price, and your first NCLEX test attempt is on ANU!

This online bachelor’s of nursing program utilizes UbiSim virtual reality software. This technology allows faculty to customize scenarios in hospital settings so that students learn as they would in actual clinical settings and gain a much deeper understanding than what a textbook could provide. Instructors are able to lead students through any scenario they will face in their nursing career – from taking vitals, administering medicine, bedside manner, and speaking with a patient’s family, among many other skills. The program also does not operate on point-and-click mechanisms, but real-life hand gestures to provide active learning. Every interaction that students perform in these VR scenarios provides them with the experience they need to make their nursing career a reality. Additionally, following these virtual reality classroom experiences, students will participate in clinicals at physical locations, like physician offices, hospitals, and other medical sites.

Along with this, �鶹��’s Callista School of Nursing proudly bears the name of Sister Callista Roy, a renowned figure in the field of nursing. This esteemed choice is rooted in Sister Callista Roy’s groundbreaking Theory of Adaptation, encapsulated within the Roy Adaptation Model. Our commitment to her legacy is a testament to ANU’s dedication to providing the scholarly excellence, holistic education, and the enduring principles that underpin the field of nursing to our students.

“The decision to name the school after Sister Callista Roy underscores the institution’s commitment to imbuing nursing education with a profound scholarly underpinning,” says ANU Senior Executive Vice President of Operations, Dr. Joel Musgrove, explains. “By embracing the Roy Adaptation Model, nursing students are equipped with a sophisticated toolset to comprehend, maneuver, and adapt to the multifaceted challenges inherent in their educational journey.”

With Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) accreditation and approval from the Tennessee Board of Nursing, students will gain an interactive education to prepare them for the workforce. The future of nursing programs is here and available for ANU students in Tennessee. ANU does online differently. Students receive face-to-face and hands-on education from anywhere they have internet access. To learn more about ANU’s over 130-year history of educating men and women and implementing this history in our innovative eUniversity, go to an.edu/elearning. To learn more about how you can join the next class of nursing students attending online, go to /programs/bachelors-degrees/online-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/.

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“ANU students work hard to be recognized by such an esteemed academic honor society,” said Frank Longaker, president of �鶹��. “I know that wherever their careers take them, these students will be successful.”

The Second Class of Delta Epsilon Tau honor society inductees:

�鶹�� is proud to have such successful students amongst our ranks!

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With ANU’s all-inclusive undergraduate tuitions, you can earn an associate or bachelor’s degree sooner than you would at a synchronous college – for less! We have new terms starting every 6-7 weeks so that you can earn your associate degree in just 20 months, or a bachelor’s degree in just 38 months – almost a whole year ahead of students at other schools. You can have an accounting degree for less and sooner so that you can fast-track your career in an exciting field. Any textbooks or materials you need to be successful are included in your tuition, and you won’t have to worry about fees like room and board, parking passes, or technology fees because you will access ANU from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Upon completing your degree program at ANU, you can find many opportunities in the accounting field that are far from nerdy or boring. With how much technology has evolved, the math crunching that many people associate with the “boring” aspects of accounting are now automated – and that allows you to focus on the fun aspects of accounting. You could help businesses make their big financial decisions and be instrumental in developing new ideas and structures. You could also become a puzzle-solver in ways to defend business or people from fraud. Or you could even find yourself working with celebrities and brands in managing their money and financial decisions! Not only that, but you could also create your own business – and at ANU, you can gain the skills that you’ll need to make your own success!

So why should you choose accounting as your next career and education choice? It’s simple: it can produce stable, fulfilling careers, allow you to work however and for whoever you want, and it helps you build skills that attract any employer. Accounting has been around for a long time – even dating back as – and it’s not going anywhere because there will always be a need for business and those who can develop them. Not only that, but as previously mentioned, you can do a lot with accounting – if you want to be your own boss, or work with your favorite influencer or organization, or if you like to decode puzzles, then accounting can be your ticket to your next favorite career. And since accountants are essential to any business, you can find a need for them anywhere in the country. ANU will give you connections to peers who come from around the world, along with professional networks that your instructors can provide to you. Recent ANU graduate, Gaby Anes, said it best: ““I had people in my classes from Kenya, India, and China and Latin America, and that brings diversity of thought to the table…the experience and the networking that I created there was also fantastic.” The skills you learn at ANU, like tax and cost accounting or general problem-solving for major business, can increase your marketability to employers from any business. Your options broaden when you decide to earn your education in accounting at ANU.

Destroy the stigma! Earn your education in Business Administration Accounting at �鶹�� and show everyone the new kinds of exciting career prospects you have once you gain the skills every business and employer want. No longer tie yourself to the idea that you’ll simply be crunching numbers in a lonely cubicle – you’ll truly be working collaboratively with many others in your career to find exciting new financial decisions, solving puzzles, and becoming a leading professional in the world of business. To learn more about our accounting programs, go to /programs/bachelors-degrees/business-administration-accounting-bachelors or /programs/associates/business-administration-accounting-associates! Start an exciting new career sooner with ANU.

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