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Focus on the Finish Line
Written by American National University’s Provost and Senior Professor, Lucas Kavlie When I completed my undergraduate degree, I started with a date. I wrote down the month and year I intended to walk across the stage, and then I worked backward from it. How many credits stood between me andRead More
Returning to Her Calling
Lily Cedeño’s Journey Back to Healthcare at American National University This interview was conducted in Spanish and translated by Kary Alicea. For Lily Cedeño, healthcare has always been more than a career. Originally from Ecuador, Lily is a dermatologist by profession and spent years building her life and career beforeRead More
Your Career Journey Doesn’t Start at Graduation
For many students, earning a college degree is connected to a larger goal: starting a career, changing careers, advancing professionally, or developing skills for new opportunities. While completing a degree is an important milestone, preparing for the workplace shouldn’t wait until graduation. At American National University, career preparation is partRead More
Celebrating Academic Achievement: President’s and Dean’s List Recipients for Term 262
American National University is proud to recognize the academic success of each of our students. Each term, we celebrate those whose commitment to their education has earned them placement on the President’s List or Dean’s List. Students who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA are named to the President’s List, whileRead More
Did you know that Regional Accreditation is no longer a federal classification?
For decades, prospective students were frequently advised to attend a “regionally accredited” institution because regional accreditation was widely viewed as the highest standard of institutional quality. That advice became deeply embedded in higher education publications, employer guidance, transfer credit policies, and more recently, search engines and artificial intelligence (AI) systemsRead More
How To Choose the Right Online Degree Program
Choosing among today’s online colleges can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of schools advertising flexible schedules, affordable tuition, and accelerated programs, how do you know which one is right for you? The answer starts with looking beyond marketing claims and focusing on what truly matters for your education and career. StartRead More
What to Know Before You Enroll at American National University
Choosing a college is a big decision, and it’s important to have clear expectations before you begin. At American National University, we believe one of the best ways to support student success is by being honest about what it takes to earn a degree. College is rewarding—but it also requiresRead More
Professional Recognition Matters: How American National University’s Programs Meet Industry Standards
Choosing an online university is about more than earning a degree—it’s about preparing for a successful career. For many professions, one of the strongest indicators of program quality is recognition by respected professional organizations. At American National University, several programs have earned specialized programmatic accreditation or approval from organizations thatRead More
American National University Graduate Ashley Haas Receives DEAC Outstanding Graduate Award
SALEM, VA — American National University is proud to announce that Ashley Haas, a graduate of the University’s Pharmacy Technician Associate Degree program, has been recognized with the Outstanding Graduate Award by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) during the organization’s annual Outstanding Graduates and Famous Alumni Awards Ceremony. PresentedRead More
American National University Expands Global Partnerships in Mongolia, Strengthening Educational Opportunities
SALEM, VA — During a trip to Mongolia in July 2026, American National University President Dr. Frank Longaker, Vice President of Operations Dr. Joel Musgrove, and International Admissions Director Tuul Spencer signed new and renewed partnership agreements with three Mongolian universities and the government of Ömnögovi Province, expanding educational opportunitiesRead More