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  • What Does a Data Analyst Do?

    What Does a Data Analyst Do?

    Program Blog

    Data drives the modern economy. Collecting and analyzing information from different sources can reveal insights that organizations can use to make smarter, more effective decisions in areas that range from internal operations to external customer outreach. The rise of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) is making the role of data in business decision-making…

  • How to Become an IT Auditor

    How to Become an IT Auditor

    Program Blog

    Data breaches can carry significant financial and operational consequences. In 2025, the average cost of a data breach was $4.4 million, according to IBM.  An information technology (IT) auditor can help organizations identify vulnerabilities before system weaknesses escalate into full-scale crises. According to ISACA, a digital security professional association, the cost of conducting an audit…

  • Nurse Manager Salary and Job Description

    Nurse Manager Salary and Job Description

    Program Blog

    Within a healthcare facility’s clinical hierarchy, the nurse manager plays an important leadership role. Nurse managers are licensed registered nurses (RNs) who supervise the nursing staff in their department and act as liaisons between the staff and upper management. According to Zippia’s January 2025 demographic research summary, there are about 176,000 nurse managers employed in…

  • How to Become a Chaplain

    How to Become a Chaplain

    Program Blog

    When people feel overwhelmed, confused, or alone during challenging times, having the support of others can make a significant difference in their lives. This kind of help can be essential for those dealing with various forms of emotional hardship, such as grief, sudden loss, or depression. Chaplains are uniquely prepared to provide the kind of…

  • Christian Counseling vs. Secular Counseling: Comparing the Fields

    Christian Counseling vs. Secular Counseling: Comparing the Fields

    Program Blog

    Counselors help their clients manage their behavioral challenges, address their emotional conditions, and improve their mental health. Couples who want to improve their relationships, individuals with depression or anxiety, and families experiencing grief or divorce can all benefit from counseling.  Some counselors incorporate religion into their therapeutic practice. More than 70% of Americans said religion…

  • Driven by Faith, Fueled by Purpose: Morgan Cross’s Journey to MACU

    Driven by Faith, Fueled by Purpose: Morgan Cross’s Journey to MACU

    Program Blog

    Incoming student Morgan Cross is already making an impact before stepping onto campus this fall. A standout volleyball player and recent recipient of the South Oklahoma City Chamber’s Student of the Year award, Cross brings with her a strong work ethic, a passion for excellence, and a heart grounded in faith. Cross’s journey to Mid-America…

  • Spiritual Transformation Week Recap: “It’s the Person…”

    Spiritual Transformation Week Recap: “It’s the Person…”

    Program Blog

    During Holy Week, Mid-America Christian University (MACU) hosted Spiritual Transformation Week, a time set apart for the campus community to reflect, worship, and refocus on the person of Jesus Christ. This year’s theme, “It’s the Person…”, centered on the truth that our lives are not defined by our circumstances or achievements, but by our relationship…

  • Christ-Centered and Clinically Advanced: Lainie Zamora’s Nursing Experience at MACU

    Christ-Centered and Clinically Advanced: Lainie Zamora’s Nursing Experience at MACU

    Program Blog

    Elaina “Lainie” Zamora has always felt called to travel the world to help people and spread the Word of Christ. However, she was never quite sure how to make that happen. After visiting Mid-America Christian University (MACU) as a high school senior, though, she was sure of one thing: enrolling at MACU would be a…

  • Following the Footsteps of Paul: MACU’s Journey Through Greece

    Following the Footsteps of Paul: MACU’s Journey Through Greece

    Program Blog

    Recently, a group of students, alumni, faculty, and staff from Mid-America Christian University (MACU) had the incredible opportunity to travel to Greece to explore the footsteps of the Apostle Paul. What began as a study tour quickly became something deeper: a powerful, tangible experience of Scripture coming to life. Throughout their time in Greece, the…

  • Mid-America Christian University Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Designation

    Mid-America Christian University Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Designation

    Program Blog

    Mid-America Christian University has been named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School.  Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2026-2027 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. “Military Friendly® is committed to…

  • Pathway to Becoming a Licensed Counselor: Duties, Skills, and Careers

    Program Blog

    Nearly 25% of all adults in the U.S. experience some sort of mental illness, with about a quarter of them facing serious conditions that limit their daily functioning, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). However, access to treatment remains limited: Only 19% of people in need of substance abuse treatment…

  • Breaking Ground on New Student Center

    Breaking Ground on New Student Center

    Program Blog

    On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the MACU community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone, the groundbreaking of our new Student Center. The Board of Trustees, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University came together in celebration, marking the moment with commemorative keepsakes and, most importantly, one another. The ceremony was more than symbolic;…