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American National University Secures DEAC Accreditation Through 2030
Salem, VA — American National University (ANU), a private institution with multiple campuses and robust online offerings across Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, has had its institutional accreditation formally renewed by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), effective through January 2030. At its June 2025 accreditation review, DEAC reaffirmed ANU’s complianceRead More
American National University Reaffirms ABHES Accreditation Through 2028
SALEM, VA — American National University (ANU) is proud to announce the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) through 2028. This recognition underscores ANU’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence and student success in healthcare, business, and technology education. Accreditation through ABHES affirmsRead More
American National University Celebrates President’s 50 Years of Visionary Leadership
Salem, VA — August 29, 2025 — American National University proudly celebrates a historic milestone as President Frank Longaker marks his 50th year of service as the leader of the university. Dr. Longaker’s visionary leadership endures to transform ANU from a small business school into a nationally recognized graduate levelRead More
From Art to Advocacy
Colleen’s Paralegal Journey with ANU Colleen Morgan, a dedicated direct support professional and employment specialist, has spent her career empowering adults with disabilities—often sharing her artistic talents by teaching art classes at work. With an associate degree in visual fine arts and a deep love for creativity, Colleen once envisionedRead More
Celebrating Academic Achievement: President’s and Dean’s List Recipients for Term 252
American National University is proud to recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and academic achievement. Each term, top scholars earn a place on either the President’s List or the Dean’s List, which are two of the university’s highest academic distinctions. The Dean’s List honors students with a GPA betweenRead More
How to Gain Real-World Experience While Studying Online
At American National University, we’ve been able to open new doors for students pursuing their higher education. We provide flexibility to those students with job obligations and families – all without compromising the quality of our programs. We have pioneered the idea that earning your degree online doesn’t mean missingRead More
First Recipients of the Bi-Annual Faculty Instructional Excellence Awards of 2025
In the inaugural round of American National University’s Bi-Annual Faculty Institutional Excellence Award, three outstanding professors have been honored: Laura Diggle, Tina Ousley, and Jean Halbeisen. Twice each year, program chairs, deans, and direct managers nominate faculty members who exemplify the core values of ANU. Nominees are recognized for theirRead More
What to Expect in Your First Semester as an Online Nursing Student
Starting your journey toward becoming a registered nurse is exciting—and doing it online brings both flexibility and new experiences. At American National University (ANU), the online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to help you succeed from day one. Whether you’re transitioning from another career, returning toRead More
The Future of Remote Work
How an Online Business Degree Prepares You The traditional office setting is changing. While older generations got used to commuting to work and sitting within cubicle walls, newer generations sign onto a computer and meet through videoconferencing applications. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about one in fiveRead More
Celebrating Academic Achievement: President’s and Dean’s List Recipients for Term 250
American National University proudly honors students who have shown outstanding commitment and academic success. Each term, top-performing students are recognized with placement on either the President’s List or the Dean’s List—two distinguished academic honors. The Dean’s List highlights students who earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.9, while the President’sRead More