Balancing family, school, and life is never easy—but for one Medical Assisting student, perseverance has become her defining strength. Taylor Cowles-Kokofsky lives with her husband and young son while expecting her second child in Texas. She has continued pushing forward in her education despite a difficult pregnancy. A devoted collegeRead More

After years as a medical assistant, a mom, and full-time worker, Danielle Garcia never imagined she’d one day return to school—let alone earn recognition as a Term Trailblazer for Term 254 at American National University. A California native, devoted wife of 21 years, and mother of four, she’s spent herRead More

Samantha Kunz Voelker’s Story with ANU For Samantha Kunz Voelker, a lifelong dedication to hard work has always been second nature. After years in retail, where her friendly and outgoing personality shined, she found herself longing for a career with more purpose and room to grow. When her husband wasRead More

American National University proudly celebrates the outstanding academic accomplishments of our students. Each term, we honor those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and excellence in their studies through inclusion on the President’s List and Dean’s List—two of the university’s highest academic distinctions. Students earning a 4.0 GPA achieve placement onRead More

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

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

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

Ann Burns’ journey to becoming a paralegal student at American National University is rooted in her passion for the legal field and desire to expand her knowledge. Originally from Rochester, New York, Ann began her career as a corporate paralegal after completing a paralegal program recommended by her employer. AfterRead More

For Kayla Spears, community has always been at the heart of everything she does. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia, she knew she wanted a career where she could make a difference. After completing her education in Medical Billing and Coding at a school local to herRead More

Driven by a deep belief in the power of education, Rama Alzamel embarked on her journey to turn her dreams into reality. As a mother, she sought a program that would provide the flexibility she needed to balance her family responsibilities while pursuing her academic goals. Enrolling in American NationalRead More