麻豆社 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 , 鈥渢he Student Champion of the Year provides excellent support and mentorship to ensure student success throughout a course or program.鈥�

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.

鈥淲e’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,鈥� explains Professor Ward-Thomas. 鈥淸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.鈥�

The award not only highlights Professor Ward-Thomas鈥檚 commitment to excellence in teaching but also underscores ANU鈥檚 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.

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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. 鈥淚t 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,鈥� they explain.

鈥淚t is an honor for 麻豆社 to be recognized by Research.com as having one of the best business degree programs in America,鈥� says Business program dean, Dr. Lyndsey Obringer. 鈥淭his 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.鈥�

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鈥� 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 鈥� 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.

鈥淭his partnership with Tutor.com exemplifies our ongoing commitment to student success,鈥� says ANU President, Frank Longaker. 鈥淏y 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.鈥�

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鈥檚 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 麻豆社, 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鈥檚 competed in countries across the globe, like Japan, Angola, the United Arab Emirates, and more.

鈥淲hen 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,鈥� says Dr. Lyndsey Obringer, dean of business programs at ANU. 鈥�We are thrilled to have one of our own competing in the 2024 Olympics, and I will be cheering her on this Saturday!鈥�

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

鈥淚 am immensely proud of Naima for her dedication to her sport. With ANU鈥檚 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,鈥� explains ANU president, Frank Longaker. 鈥淗er 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!鈥�

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

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This venture into online nursing programs only boosts ANU鈥檚 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. 聽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 鈥� 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鈥檚 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 鈥� from taking vitals, administering medicine, bedside manner, and speaking with a patient鈥檚 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, 麻豆社鈥檚 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鈥檚 dedication to providing the scholarly excellence, holistic education, and the enduring principles that underpin the field of nursing to our students.

鈥淭he decision to name the school after Sister Callista Roy underscores the institution’s commitment to imbuing nursing education with a profound scholarly underpinning,鈥� says ANU Senior Executive Vice President of Operations, Dr. Joel Musgrove, explains. 鈥淏y 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.鈥�

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鈥檚 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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鈥淎NU students work hard to be recognized by such an esteemed academic honor society,鈥� said Frank Longaker, president of 麻豆社. 鈥淚 know that wherever their careers take them, these students will be successful.鈥�

The Second Class of Delta Epsilon Tau honor society inductees:

麻豆社 is proud to have such successful students amongst our ranks!

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With ANU鈥檚 all-inclusive undergraduate tuitions, you can earn an associate or bachelor鈥檚 degree sooner than you would at a synchronous college 鈥� 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鈥檚 degree in just 38 months 鈥� 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鈥檛 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 鈥渂oring鈥� aspects of accounting are now automated 鈥� 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 鈥� and at ANU, you can gain the skills that you鈥檒l need to make your own success!

So why should you choose accounting as your next career and education choice? It鈥檚 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 鈥� even dating back as 鈥� and it鈥檚 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 鈥� 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: “鈥�I had people in my classes from Kenya, India, and China and Latin America, and that brings diversity of thought to the table鈥he experience and聽the networking that I created there was also fantastic.鈥� 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 麻豆社 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鈥檒l simply be crunching numbers in a lonely cubicle 鈥� you鈥檒l 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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鈥淲e are delighted for this partnership with Pikeville Medical Center,鈥� says 麻豆社 President, Frank Longaker. 鈥淲e will get the honor of educating these students to further develop their professional careers with Pikeville Medical Center.鈥�

Pikeville Medical Center is a 348-bed regional referral center and Kentucky鈥檚 only level II trauma center that offers over 400 services, including every major specialty and many subspecialties, and features the region鈥檚 most advanced medical technology. Pikeville Medical Center employs more than 3,000 people and has nearly 400 credentialed healthcare providers. Pikeville Medical Center鈥檚 mission is 鈥渢o advance the health and well-being of our region through comprehensive care in a Christian environment鈥� and maintains the core values of quality, faith, inclusion, teamwork, integrity, and stewardship.

鈥淧ikeville Medical Center鈥檚 Project HEART (Healthcare Employment around Regional Training) is helping to create obtainable career pathways in health care for the people in the region,鈥� said Donovan Blackburn, President & CEO. 鈥淭hrough continued partnerships and funding, Pikeville Medical Center has taken great strides in improving education and healthcare in Eastern Kentucky.鈥�

We are excited to be working with 麻豆社 and their Business Partnership Grant Program in which qualified Pikeville Medical Center employees may potentially receive financial assistance and tuition credit,鈥� says James Glass, Vice President of External Technical Instruction. 鈥淭his program can help our employees work toward achieving their academic and career goals.聽 We look forward to the opportunities this program will provide our employees and the potential impact it may have on the healthcare of our region.鈥�

With our High Tech, High Touch鈩� approach to education, students can earn their diplomas 100% online from anywhere. There are no hidden fees, all materials, like at-home lab kits and books, are included in the tuition price. We know that our eLearning will provide an array of professional development to the Pikeville Medical Center employees鈥攏ot only with our medical programs, but also our IT, business, and cybersecurity programs as well.

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The UbiSim Virtual Reality experience will only boost 麻豆社鈥檚 High Tech, High Touch鈩� initiative to provide students with an all-inclusive education. Students will receive lab equipment and an Oculus Quest 2 All-in-One VR Headset that they can utilize at the Pikeville campus. The virtual reality goggles with provide students with an immersive experience where they can . Along with this, there are no hidden fees with ANU鈥攁t $310 per credit hour with all equipment and textbooks needed within that price, and this includes bootcamped training for the NCLEXRN.

鈥淎t 麻豆社, virtual reality simulation is incorporated into the nursing curriculum,鈥� says Dean of Nursing, Dr. Marie-Bernard Lazare. 鈥淯sing the Oculus VR system along with an innovative virtual simulation platform, the students are immersed in a variety of clinical scenarios that take place in a less intimidating environment, which is more conducive to learning. The faculty and students are excited about using VR and look forward to what comes next.鈥�

The UbiSim VR implementation to ANU鈥檚 nursing curriculum revolutionizes the way students can learn. The technology allows faculty to customize scenarios in hospital settings so that students learn as they would in actual clinical setting, and gain a much deeper understanding than what a textbook could provide. Students will learn everything they would need鈥攕uch as interacting with patients and their families, taking vitals, and administering medicine, among many other experiences. 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.

The future of nursing education is here, and 麻豆社 is proud to offer students the opportunity to learn in this high-tech platform. ANU does online differently.聽 Students receive live face-to-face instruction from anywhere they can access the internet and in-person instruction in Pikeville for skills training. To learn more about ANU鈥檚 over 136-year history of educating men and women and implementing this history in our innovative eUniversity, go to an.edu/elearning.

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鈥淲e are thrilled about our partnership with Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.,鈥� says 麻豆社 President Frank Longaker. 鈥淣ot only will many of their employees have the chance to develop their professional careers, but we get the honor of helping these future students on their educational journeys.鈥�

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. employs over six thousand, and has 14 hospitals across the state of Kentucky and in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices and pharmacies, among others. They are accredited by DNV 鈥� GL Healthcare. Their mission is to 鈥渋mprove health and promote well-being of all people in Central Appalachia in partnership with their communities.鈥�

鈥淲e are thrilled to join this partnership with 麻豆社 to provide additional opportunities to our Team Members in the journey of furthering their education. Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. is committed to offering our Team Members resources to help them be happy and successful; personally, professionally, and educationally,鈥� says Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. representative, Sandy Campbell. 鈥淲e look forward to the opportunities that this partnership will bring to the ARH Team and are appreciative of the support that we have received from the Team at ANU.鈥�

With our High Tech, High Touch鈩� approach to education, students can earn their diplomas 100% online from anywhere. There are no hidden fees, all materials, like at-home lab kits and books, are included in the tuition price. We know that our eLearning will provide an array of professional development to the Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. employees鈥攏ot only with our medical programs, but also our IT, business, and cybersecurity programs as well.

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